Probationary period checklist

What is a probationary period checklist and when should you use it?

Probationary periods are recommended for all employers.

While a job and a candidate can match perfectly on paper and even seem perfect during the interview process, it can be a different story once a candidate is in the role.

This is why most, if not all, employers take advantage of a probationary period to assess a new employee.

Although, with a robust selection process, a failed probation should be the exception rather than the rule, they do offer an additional level of protection.

These periods work both ways.

They enable you, as an employer, to create a safety net when hiring, providing the chance to see how the employee works and fits into your business, before committing longer term.

Likewise, they also enable the employee to get a good handle on the actual role and your business before fully committing to the role.

Therefore, it is important that you have a clear understanding of your probationary process.

This checklist will assist you in that task.

It provides you with a 20 item ‘to do’ list that will keep you focused on the right issues.

Follow this checklist and your management of any probationary period will be a lot simpler.

You should also check out our guide on how to manage employees on probation