These slides compliment the very popular webinar delivered by Joanne Vose from The Business Springboard. Within the webinar, Joanne discusses and answers questions relating to: * Benefits & entitlements in probation * What do we want to achieve? * Probation structure * Inductions & reviews If you would like to view the full webinar, please email marketing@shorebird-rpo.com and we will happily email the recording immediately, or why not join our LinkedIn Webinar Network to access all our archives http://linkd.in/1acZPdh

1. Managing in Probation Periods
By: Joanne Vose
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About Your Presenter
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

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Did you know, probationary periods….
….have no meaning in the law!

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Legislation to be Aware of
Discrimination
Whistleblowing
Breach of Contract
Loss of statutory rights
Unfair dismissal

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So why have them??
Set expectations
Define ‘testing’ period – for you and them
Understand consequences
Prompt to review
Delay benefits

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Questions & Answers

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Want to Know More?
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Small groups to allow individual mentoring and action planning
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Making real changes by enhancing management skill sets
Topics include Managing Performance, Giving Feedback, Interview Sills and Attendance Management
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