A probation period allows you to confirm that a new employee can actually do the job you’ve hired them for. But suppose they’ve ended up spending a large chunk of it on sick leave? What options are
available to you then?
Published 18.11.2011
Apparently, 88% of employers regret at least one recruitment decision they’ve made in the past twelve months. That means probation is more important than ever. How can these all-important trial
periods help you?
Published 01.07.2011
One of our subscribers recently took on a new employee who’s subsequently spent most of her probation period off sick! Obviously, they don’t want to confirm her employment. What options are open to
them?
Published 01.06.2007
A probation period enables you to assess a new hire’s performance and conduct. At the end of that period, you’ll either confirm their job role, extend the probation period or dismiss them. What are
the dangers for you if probation is extended?
Published 07.09.2022
Although a candidate can look good on paper and interview well, they may not be the perfect match. You can test the waters with a probation period. If the required standards aren’t met, can it be
extended automatically?
Published 12.09.2017
It’s been suggested that probation periods are pointless because new employees can only claim unfair dismissal once they’ve accrued two years’ continuous service. So should you bother with them or
not?
Published 21.05.2014
You’ve created a new key role and the ideal candidate for it is an existing employee. Although they seem up to the job, what should you do to protect yourself just in case things don’t work out?
Published 02.07.2012
You’ve decided to promote an employee, and whilst you’re pretty sure they’ll meet your expectations it’s possible that they won’t. So is there anything you can do to protect yourself if things don’t
work out?
Published 28.09.2009
You hired a new employee who was subject to a three-month probation period. Unfortunately, this expired whilst their line manager was on holiday. Can their probation period still be reviewed or are
your hands now tied?
Published 13.06.2023