End Of Probation Review

A candidate typically gets recruited in an organisation after a laborious search & selection process. After joining, most organisations follow a standard policy of 3 months to 6 months of probation.

Characteristically, the probation period, should be utilized effectively to –
induct and train new recruits in the organisation, role, team, policies & processes
assigns specific tasks or projects
provide ongoing support to the recruit to settle in the role

While these initial months in the organisation from joining are very critical for both the employee and the manager, it’s the end of probation review process that relays back decisive information at this critical juncture. To ensure objectivity and clarity, it’s essential to have a structured review process in place before the probationary period begins.

This week, we share with you a format that will help you assess new joiners’ performance at the end of probation with the aim of:

– Assessing if hiring objectives are met
– Gauging at the alignment with role
– Evaluating employee’s career aspirations and job satisfaction