Probation and appraisal processes play a crucial role in setting expectations, supporting performance, and ensuring fair, consistent decision‑making.
This course has been developed to equip managers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage probationary periods effectively, conduct meaningful appraisals, and address common challenges confidently and lawfully.
By the end of this training, learners will be able to:
Gain a clear understanding of why probation exists, what it aims to achieve, and how it supports effective onboarding and performance development.
Manage probationary periods effectively by providing ongoing feedback, conducting review meetings, and making informed decisions about confirmation, extension, or termination.
Understand the key legal considerations surrounding probation, including fair process, documentation, discrimination risks, and contractual obligations.
Conduct effective performance appraisals by running constructive conversations, setting objectives, giving balanced feedback, and supporting continued development.
Navigate common challenges with practical strategies for handling underperformance during probation, lack of engagement, difficult conversations, and disagreements over appraisal outcomes.
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Our eLearning solutions are designed with busy organisations in mind—easy to deploy, engaging to complete, and built for compliance.
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“Flint Bishop has delivered several excellent training courses for our employees and managers, all of which have been very well received and these have now become part of our annual training programme.”
“I recently had the pleasure of meeting Becky Madden, who delivered a training course covering EDI and sexual harassment in the workplace. Becky was professional, clear, relevant and delivered the course in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. The ‘real world’ examples gave the delegates the opportunity to place the information into context and bring these important areas to life. I can very much recommend Becky and the team and look forward to working with her again in the future.”
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