Managing Probation

Course Overview

As all new employees undergo a probation period when they first start in an organisation, it is vital that managers understands their key responsibilities during this time. This course has therefore been created to inform managers of their responsibilities during the probation period. In particular, it will look at the formal probation meetings they should hold as well as how to deal with any performance, conduct and attendance issues. It will also look at the steps that should be taken when it is necessary to terminate an employee’s appointment.

Key Content

• The probation period;
• Employee entitlements during probation;
• Role of the manager;
• Inducting the new employee;
• Formal and informal probation meetings;
• Dealing with performance, conduct and attendance issues;
• Extending the probation period;
• Confirming the employee’s appointment;
• Terminating an employee’s appointment
• Probation-related documents.
 

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Identify the length and purpose of the probation period;
• Explain the rights of employees and organisations during the probation period;
• Identify and discuss their responsibilities during probation;
• Discuss how to deal with performance, conduct and attendance issues during the
probation period.