BE READY… TO GET PROBATION RIGHT

From 1 January 2027, employees will be able to claim ordinary unfair dismissal after six months’ service rather than two years. This leaves employers with a much shorter period in which to assess suitability, address concerns and make properly informed employment decisions.

A probation period should never be a date in the diary that everyone forgets about until the final week. It should be an active, structured process that begins with good recruitment and continues through onboarding, regular feedback and properly recorded reviews.

This practical masterclass will show you how to build and manage an effective probation process that gives new employees the best opportunity to succeed while protecting the organisation when things do not work out.

During the session, we will cover:

Recruiting for the role the business genuinely needs
Setting clear expectations before and from the first day of employment
The importance of contracts and effective probation clauses
Creating a structured onboarding and probation timetable
Setting meaningful objectives and standards
Holding regular probation reviews
Giving clear, constructive feedback
Addressing concerns as soon as they arise
Recording performance, support and agreed actions
When it may be appropriate to extend probation
Confirming employment or ending employment fairly
The common mistakes that weaken probation decisions
Managing employees who are already approaching six months’ service

This will be an interactive session using practical examples and realistic workplace scenarios. It is designed to give managers the confidence and structure they need to manage probation consistently and make decisions at the right time.

Who should attend?

This masterclass is suitable for business owners, directors, line managers, supervisors and anyone responsible for recruiting, onboarding or managing new employees.

Investment: £125 plus VAT per person.

Alternatively, book the complete three-part Be Ready series for £300 plus VAT and save £75.

K Bater HR retainer clients receive one complimentary place and 50% off any additional places.

You will leave with:

A clear probation process
A practical probation timetable
A manager’s probation checklist
A framework for effective review meetings
Greater confidence in addressing concerns and reaching fair decisions

Event details

Book all 3 Be Ready courses for a reduced fee using the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999674958631?aff=oddtdtcreator

BE READY… TO GET PROBATION RIGHT