PROBATION
Unless otherwise specified on appointment,
the probation period for all staff newly appointed to
the Company is three months, extendable by up to a further
three months. The purpose of the probation period is to
ensure that the performance and conduct of new staff is
monitored in the early stages of their employment. This
enables the employee to be offered advice and assistance
where appropriate before the end of probation recommendation
is made.
Where problems in respect of either
work performance or conduct are apparent during the probationary
period employees will be given advice and assistance from
their manager with what improvement is required and a
timescale for a further review.
Prior to the end of the probation
period managers will receive a reminder from the Human
Resources department that a formal recommendation is required.
The end of probation must not be allowed to pass without
a recommendation, positive or otherwise being made following
an interview with the member of staff.
In the event that an employee fails
to complete probation satisfactorily, notice will be given
under the terms of the contract of employment.
This section is for information
only and does not form part of the contract of employment.