About this template
A probationary evaluation form is essential for HR professionals and managers to understand how new employees are adjusting to their role and workplace environment. This structured assessment tool ensures that new hires receive constructive feedback, meet performance expectations, and get fully acclimated to company culture during their initial months on the job.
Using Doc2Form, you can instantly turn this template into a ready-to-use Google Form, making it simple to collect manager feedback, document performance milestones, and make informed decisions on whether an employee passes probation. Standardizing your evaluation process leads to fairer reviews, better documentation, and stronger employee retention.
This form captures essential details including job performance criteria, attendance, quality of work, and supervisor recommendations. Centralize your review records in Google Drive and streamline your onboarding feedback loop effortlessly.
Key features
- Standardize new hire evaluations across departments
- Assess core competencies like quality of work and reliability
- Capture supervisor recommendations for continued employment
- Store and review all probation records securely in Google Drive
- Deploy instantly as a clean, mobile-friendly Google Form
Use cases
- 30-day, 60-day, or 90-day new hire performance reviews
- End-of-probationary-period employment status decisions
- Internship and contractor performance check-ins
What this form collects
- Employee Name (Short answer)Enter the full name of the employee being evaluated.
- Department (Short answer)Specify the department the employee works in.
- Job Title (Short answer)Enter the employee's official job title.
- Date of Employment (Date)Enter the employee's hire date.
- Period of Probation (Dropdown)Select the duration of the probationary period being evaluated.
- Supervisor Name (Short answer)Enter the full name of the evaluating supervisor or manager.
- Quality of Work (Linear scale)Accuracy, thoroughness, and effectiveness of completed tasks.
- Productivity and Timeliness (Linear scale)Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and produce expected output volumes.
- Reliability and Attendance (Linear scale)Punctuality, dependability, and adherence to work schedules.
- Teamwork and Communication (Linear scale)Collaboration with colleagues and clarity in written and verbal communication.
- Job Knowledge and Adaptability (Linear scale)Understanding of job duties and ability to learn new skills or adjust to changes.
- Supervisor Comments (Paragraph)Summarize the employee's key strengths, areas for improvement, and overall adjustment during probation.
- Supervisor Recommendation (Multiple choice)Select the final recommendation regarding the employee's probationary status.
- Supervisor Signature (Acknowledgment) (Short answer)Please type your full name as a digital signature confirming this review.
- Signature Date (Date)Enter today's date.
FAQ
What is the purpose of this probationary evaluation form?
It helps managers and HR professionals systematically assess a new employee's performance, cultural fit, and readiness during their initial probationary period.
Can I customize the evaluation criteria?
Yes! Once you generate the form in Google Forms, you can easily add, edit, or remove questions to align with your company's specific performance standards.
Who should fill out this evaluation form?
Typically, the employee's direct supervisor or manager fills out the form after discussing performance with the new hire.
How do I share this form with supervisors?
You can share the Google Form link via email or embed it on your internal HR portal for quick access.
Where are the evaluation responses stored?
All submissions are automatically organized in a linked Google Sheet, giving you an easily searchable archive of every employee evaluation.
Get this form in your Google Drive
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