Probationary period for hiring is all you need to know the applicant

When a person applies for a job, he is invited to be interviewed. This is in case he never worked for this company. If the potential employee successfully passes the interview, the skills and experience correspond to the vacancy, he is recruited. However, this is not the final success.

Probationary period - what is it?

The probationary period for hiring is the period when a new employee took up his duties in the company for the first time, and his work is estimated by a potentially permanent employer. The trial period is a chance for both sides to understand:

1. Employer - whether the employee is suitable for the position.
2. To the employee - whether the collective suits, duties and working conditions.

Probation period - pros and cons

Work with a trial period has its advantages and disadvantages. Hiring and retaining valuable employees is a daunting task for HR officers. The introduction of a trial period is a kind of guarantee for the hiring of a suitable employee. Pros for the employer:

1. The ability to assess the effectiveness of an employee without significant risks.
2. The right to terminate the trial period without any consequences.
3. Absence of significant financial investments (for example, allowances) until the end of the "examination" period.

There are significant disadvantages:

1. The employee may leave before the expiry of the probation period, leaving with a "new" vacancy.
2. The risk of wasted finance in the event that:

• the employee decided to leave;
• the candidate did not fit.

For the applicant, the probation period is also full of pluses and minuses. Undoubted advantages:

• chance to "try on" a position;
• the opportunity to see the company from the inside;
• absence of serious obligations when leaving.

Not very pleasant aspects:

• a lowered wage rate;
• the risk of "flying out" and being out of work;
• lack of a full package of benefits.

In order to avoid negative moments when working for a probationary period, you need to get answers from the employer to the questions:

1. How long will the probation period last?
2. Who will evaluate when and when?
3. If a preferential salary is offered during the trial period, when will it increase?
4. How many people were taken to the test for this position, how many took off?
5. What specific duties are to be performed?

Before agreeing to a probationary period, it is important:

1. Understand all of its conditions.
2. Be ready to do more to impress.

The usual thing is that employers expect new beginners to do more work that is not directly related to the job description. For example, after-hours or small things like "run for coffee" and "change the cartridge in the printer." This is normal, if in moderation. Such situations are tested for ability:

• to be active;
• work in a team;
• to meet face to face with deadlines .

Probation period

The trial period in the employment contract must be specified. According to the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, it can last up to 3 months, not more. During this period, the employee has all rights in accordance with labor law. The trial period of 6-12 months may be appointed for managerial positions (director, branch manager) and their deputies, as well as for:

• chief accountant;
• ATS officer;
• civil servant;
• a law enforcement official.

It is not permitted to prolong probation. If the trial period expires and the employee continues to work, it is considered that he passed it successfully. Applicants of some categories are not subject to probationary testing:

• pregnant women;
• mothers with children under 1.5 years;
• employees under the age of 18;
• employees with an employment contract for less than 2 months.

Did not pass the probationary period - what to do?

The failure of the trial period is not the end of the world. In the event that all the issues were discussed beforehand, and the "failure" is honest on the part of the employer, it is worth moving on:

• first calm down;
• then relax;
• update the resume;
• start the search - the dream job is yet to come!

How to quit on probation?

Dismissal during the trial period works in both directions. The law states that an employee has the right to terminate an employment contract during a trial period on his own initiative:

1. For three days notifying about his decision.
2. Having written the application for dismissal.

To inform the employer about the reasons for leaving is not necessary - there will be enough simple notice in writing. However, there are some points:

1. Working off. In case of work on a permanent basis, it lasts two weeks. When leaving at will, during the test, it is reduced to three days.
2. A materially responsible person, upon dismissal on probation, must transfer all the cases to the receiver.

Can they be dismissed on probation?

Dismissal on probation due to the initiative of the employer and in connection with the unsuccessful result is possible. But certain rules must be observed, the employer must:

1. Establish clear criteria for evaluating an employee for a probationary period.
2. Issue work assignments in writing.
3. Notify at least 3 days before the date of termination.
4. Provide an explanation for the reasons.