Managing in Probation Periods

Managing in Probation Periods

By: Joanne Vose

On: 17th September 2014 @ 13:00

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Joanne holds an MA in Human Resource Management, is a fully qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and is a qualified NLP Practitioner. With considerable experience in people management and training interventions, Joanne’s consultancy and training is valued by her clients for her practical and business orientated approach, providing a complete people management solution to support organisational goals.

Joanne delivers a number of modules for The Business Springboard, including The 4D Manager and the Leadership & Management Development Programme, both of which are recognised for progression to further education.



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Welcome

Probationary Periods– What are they??

Benefits & entitlements in probation

What do we want to achieve?

Probation structure

Inductions & reviews

Questions & Answers



Did you know, probationary periods….

….have no

meaning in the

law!



Legislation to be Aware of

Discrimination

Whistleblowing

Breach of Contract

Loss of statutory rights

Unfair dismissal



So why have them??

Set expectations

Define ‘testing’ period – for you and them

Understand consequences

Prompt to review

Delay benefits



Benefits & Entitlements

Holiday entitlements – accrue from day 1

Notice period – statutory entitlement is 1

week after 1 month’s service

Pensions – changes in auto-enrolment

Other contractual benefits

The importance of the Employment

Contract!



What Do We Want to Achieve?

“A defined & structured time

where both the employer and

employee can decide if the

relationship is right, with both

knowing what is expected of them”

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Importance of Inductions

We want new employees to do well!

Introductions – team / company / office

environment / equipment / local area etc

We perform better when we know what is

expected of us

Setting standards



Reviews & Feedback

What are your measure of good,

acceptable and bad performance?

Initially communicate standards

Structure in review times, at intervals that

best suit you and the business.

Ensure feedback in information specific

Don’t forget praise & criticism if needed

Don’t make judgements based on

feelings



When it Doesn’t Work Out …

What is the problem?

Can it be fixed?

Training & support

Remember costs!

Cutting your losses …. When it just isn’t

going to work

Discipline Procedure??

Unsuitability dismissal



Top Tips for Probationary

Periods

Firstly review your recruitment procedure – are

you getting it right??

Clearly define the probationary period in the

Contract of Employment

Be prepared! - Inductions

Monitor & review

Ensure managers are able to give feedback

Confirm successful completion or take action



Questions & Answers



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