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View full libraryThe Hybrid Working Trial Period Progress Update Letter provides a clear and professional way to review an employee's progress during a trial of hybrid working. It records how the arrangement is working, recognises what has gone well, identifies any concerns and confirms any changes or actions required before the trial concludes.
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[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Hybrid Working Trial Period – Progress Update
I am writing following our recent review of your hybrid working trial, which commenced on [date] and is currently due to run until [date].
The purpose of the trial is to assess how the proposed hybrid working arrangement works in practice for you, your role, the wider team and the business.
Progress to date
Overall, we consider that the trial has [been progressing well / made reasonable progress / highlighted some areas that need further consideration].
The following aspects of the arrangement have worked particularly well:
We have also discussed [any specific achievements, improvements or positive feedback].
Areas for consideration
As part of the review,
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A Hybrid Working Trial Period Progress Update Letter provides a formal record of how an employee's temporary hybrid working arrangement is progressing. It allows the employer and employee to review what is working well, identify any concerns and agree actions before the trial reaches its conclusion.
It provides greater clarity than relying solely on informal conversations and creates a useful record of the review.
The letter can be used to confirm the outcome of an interim review and set expectations for the remainder of the trial. It can cover performance, productivity, communication, collaboration, availability, team requirements and any practical difficulties created by the arrangement.
It also provides an opportunity to confirm that the trial remains temporary and that a final decision will be made following the agreed review process.
The template is suitable for HR professionals, managers and employers operating hybrid or flexible working arrangements on a trial basis. It can be adapted for different roles, working patterns and trial periods.
The manager should monitor the agreed areas and provide appropriate feedback during the remainder of the trial. At the final review, the employer should consider the evidence gathered during the trial alongside the employee's circumstances and the ongoing requirements of the role.
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No. A trial should make clear from the outset that it is being used to assess whether the arrangement works. The employer should communicate how and when the final decision will be made.
Potentially, depending on the arrangement, contract and circumstances. The employer should follow any agreed process and consider contractual terms, equality considerations and any relevant flexible working request before making a decision.
HRDocBox combines deep HR knowledge, practical application and years of experience with real workplace arrangements. The template helps employers review a hybrid working trial objectively, record progress and concerns clearly and provide a structured basis for the final decision.
AI can produce a generic hybrid working review, but hybrid arrangements can involve flexible working rights, contractual considerations, equality issues and reasonable adjustments. HRDocBox combines UK employment-law knowledge, ACAS guidance and practical HR experience rather than relying on generic wording.
It should be detailed enough to explain how the trial is progressing, identify any concerns and confirm what is expected for the remainder of the trial. It should focus on relevant work outcomes and agreed arrangements rather than unnecessary commentary.
Yes, depending on the circumstances. ACAS recognises that changes to working arrangements can form part of reasonable adjustments for disabled employees. https://www.acas.org.uk/reasonable-adjustments
It helped us get the tone right without making the letter feel stiff. It gave the manager a clear route through what could otherwise become a fiddly piece of correspondence. We found the Hybrid working trial period progress update letter easy to tailor to the circumstances.
How this content is developed and reviewed
The Hybrid working trial period progress update letter template is developed using a practical HR methodology that considers current UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, CIPD good practice and the real-world HR process it supports. Templates and supporting information are regularly reviewed and updated, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes to legislation, guidance or established HR practice, helping ensure each document remains practical, relevant and suitable for UK employers.
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Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
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