The probation period is one of the most useful tools a manager has, but only if it's used well. Too often, concerns go unspoken, feedback is vague or not given at all, and managers arrive at the end of probation without the records or clarity they need to act.
This guide gives managers a clear, practical framework for running probation properly: setting expectations from day one, giving honest feedback throughout, addressing concerns early enough to do something about them, and handling the end of probation - whatever the outcome - with confidence.
What's included:
What probation is for and how to approach it well from day one
Manager responsibilities throughout: what to do, when, and how
How to raise a concern during probation: specific, practical guidance
The three possible outcomes: confirm, extend, or end employment
When to seek advice and why it matters
A Probation Review Template for both the mid-point and end of probation review
Licensed for use by the purchasing organisation. May not be resold or shared externally.
The probation period is one of the most useful tools a manager has, but only if it's used well. Too often, concerns go unspoken, feedback is vague or not given at all, and managers arrive at the end of probation without the records or clarity they need to act.
This guide gives managers a clear, practical framework for running probation properly: setting expectations from day one, giving honest feedback throughout, addressing concerns early enough to do something about them, and handling the end of probation - whatever the outcome - with confidence.
What's included:
What probation is for and how to approach it well from day one
Manager responsibilities throughout: what to do, when, and how
How to raise a concern during probation: specific, practical guidance
The three possible outcomes: confirm, extend, or end employment
When to seek advice and why it matters
A Probation Review Template for both the mid-point and end of probation review
Licensed for use by the purchasing organisation. May not be resold or shared externally.
