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Free Probation Review Form Template

Managers review a probationer on fit, skills, learning speed and teamwork with evidence, and get an AI report behind the pass or extend recommendation.

4 scored dimensions
evidence-based
AI report
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Quick answer

Off-the-cuff confirmation decisions convince neither employee nor lawyer — four anchored dimensions with required evidence, extension with conditions and a re-review date; check local labour law before acting.

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About this template

Probation decisions made from memory are the hardest to defend afterwards. This form has managers gather evidence while the period runs, then score four dimensions — role fit, skill level, learning speed, teamwork — and record a clear pass, extend-with-conditions or do-not-confirm outcome. The AI report assembles the one-page case, so the decision stands on written facts. Outcomes are internal HR records; apply your local labor rules before acting.

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Template at a Glance

TemplateProbation Review Form
CategoryHR & People Ops
FormatStructured worksheet with AI review report
Time to completeAbout 10 minutes per response
What you getA personalized AI report (printable PDF) for every response, plus the raw answers
Best forManagers ending probation · HR · Onboarding leads
CostFree to copy and customize on FormLM
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Sample form and AI report preview (fillable once the app is published).

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Fill it in to see how responses flow.
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Sample AI report with scoring visuals and recommendations, printable as a PDF.
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What's Included

Everything you need to run this template.

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Four review dimensions

Fit, skills, learning speed, teamwork on anchors.

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Evidence per score

The achievement or incident behind each rating.

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Structured outcome

Pass, extend with conditions and date, or do not confirm.

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AI summary

A one-page, printable case for the decision.

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How It Works

From copy to deliverable in four steps.

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Use this template

Copy it and enter the probationer, role and dates.

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Gather evidence while it runs

Note achievements and misses as they happen.

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Score the four dimensions

Fit, skills, learning speed, teamwork — with proof.

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Decide and document

Pass, extend with conditions, or don't confirm — the AI report summarizes it.

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Who Is This For

Pick your role — see how it fits your workflow.

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Managers ending probation

Decide from written evidence, not end-of-period fog.

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HR

Consistent records across every confirmation decision.

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Onboarding leads

Repeated probation misses feed back into onboarding.

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Key Features

What makes this template work as a professional deliverable.

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Sample Questions Inside

A preview of real questions — the full version adds scoring and a personalized report per respondent.

  1. Name, role and probation dates (fields)
  2. Role fit versus the job description (1–5)
  3. Skill level for the role today (1–5)
  4. Learning speed on feedback (1–5)
  5. Teamwork and communication (1–5)
  6. Evidence behind any low rating (open)
  7. Outcome: pass / extend with conditions / do not confirm (choice + note)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When should the review be started — decision day or earlier?
Evidence accumulates during probation; the form gets its ratings in the final week. Managers who start writing on decision day end up with hazy memories and shaky calls.
How is this different from the week-one ramp feedback?
Ramp feedback adjusts support early and judges no one; the probation review is the conclusive pass-or-extend decision. Catching gaps early is what keeps this decision clean.
Is the outcome a legal determination?
Treat it as an internal HR record, and confirm local labor rules and contract terms before acting on it — employment law differs by jurisdiction and this template is not legal advice.
Can probation be extended with this form?
Yes — the extend option carries conditions and a review date, so extensions stay structured instead of drifting.
Who sees the completed review?
The manager, HR and — per your policy — the employee, typically in the confirmation conversation rather than before it.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Copy it into your FormLM workspace and align dimensions with your role expectations.
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Methods & terminology behind this template

Likert scale Onboarding assessment guide

Make the confirmation call on written facts

Copy it free and document a defensible probation outcome.