Introductory Period Policy
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Introductory Period policy

Many employers require new, transferred, and promoted employees to complete an introductory period of employment that allows an evaluation of their skills and compatibility with the organization and their jobs. During this period, the employee also has the opportunity to demonstrate his ability to learn the new job and to determine if he likes working in the organization. Some employers refer to this time period as a training period, orientation period, initial employment period, or even a “familiarization” period. Other employers use the more traditional phrase “probationary period,” although use of this title may create some legal problems.
 
This policy discusses introductory vs probationary period, the importance of keeping the period after the introductory period at-will, and discusses setting goals for the new employee.
 
Topics addressed include:
 
· Introductory Periods
· Introductory Period vs. Probationary Period
· Written Goals and Evaluations
· Time to Demonstrate Ability
· Discipline and Termination During the Introductory Period
· Review of Termination Recommendation
· Benefits During Introductory Period
· Unsuccessful Transfers and Promotions
· Introductory Period and Employment-At-Will

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