Probationary period policy template
Use this if you require a robust and practical probationary period policy template.
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What is a Probationary period policy?
The purpose of this Probationary period policy template is to provide you with a flexible and customisable document to serve as a robust and effective starting point for you.
By using our Probationary period policy template, you can streamline your process, maintain consistency and accuracy, and save time, and it can be easily adapted to fit your specific scenario.
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During onboarding / after changes / planned refresher
Internally issued to appropriate recipients in your Company
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
Probationary period policy template
Probationary period
All new staff are subject to a probationary period of [3|6|12] months. An initial informal review will take place after [3|6] months with your line manager, with a formal review after [6|12] months. Your appointment will be confirmed on satisfactory completion of the [3|6|12] month period. During this probationary period you will be given appropriate support and development opportunity to help you reach the required standards.
Extension of the probationary period may be granted to enable the required standards to be achieved, but failure to do so could result in termination of your employment.
This policy [does not] form[s] part of your terms and conditions of employment.
Version: [1.0]
Issue date: [date]
Author: [name, job title]
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