Expectations

What expectations should be covered?

Managers should ensure expectations are clear in the following areas: (flip the cards to find out more)

Employees should understand:

• what their role is responsible for
• what good performance looks like in practice
• key priorities in the first few months

Probation is also about how someone shows up at work, including:

• professionalism and attitude

• working with colleagues

• communication and reliabilityhe required standards

Standards around attendance, punctuality and absence should be clear from the start, including how issues will be managed during probation.

Role and performance

Behaviour and conduct

Attendance and timekeeping