Managing Probationary Period Effectively
23rd Apr 2010,The Legend Hotel,Kuala Lumpur
Dear Friend,
Probation is a period many employees go through whenever they join a new organization. Probation is also a period when employers decide if the employee is suitable for permanency in the organization
Many employers are 'lost' when they need to decide on this. Some assume that it is not a big deal. All one has to do is wait for the end of the probation period and then decide. Others feel that they can terminate the employee's services anytime during probation as the letter of employment provides for that. Some others treat the probation period as a short-term contract.
There is more to it than is simply felt. Confirming a non-confirmable employee poses a problem as well as not confirming a confirmable employee. These problems are not only internal to the organization but also employers may be sued in the Industrial Court
What is this workshop about?
This workshop is designed to addresses the issues concerning what the employer must and must not do during the probationary period so that the confirmable employee is confirmed and the non-confirmable employee is not confirmed. And in the process to ensure that there are justifiable reasons for doing so should the matter go to court.
The 10 Important Lessons you will learn during this workshop
Lesson 1: Probationers
- Who are probationers?
- Must you have a probation period?
- Probation period for new entrants
- Probation period for promotees
- Extension of probation
Lesson 2: Contract of Employment
- What can and cannot be included in contracts
- Termination of probationary contract
- Benefits for probationers
- Differences in entitlements between probationers and confirmed staff
Lesson 3: Confirmation of Employees
- What is confirmation of employees?
- The 'deemed to be confirmed' clause
- What happens if the employee is not confirmed
Lesson 4: Documentation
- Counseling notes
- Cautions
- Warnings
- Non-confirmation
- Termination
- Performance reviews
Lesson 5: Counselling
- Whose job is it?
- Attributes of a good counselor
- Importance of counseling
- Counselling method and techniques
- Difference between advising and counseling
- Should HR counsel
Lesson 6: Informing and Developing Probationers
- Importance of development programmes
- What to include in orientation programmes
- Is it important to train fresh new employees
- Why is it important to train experienced new employees
- Areas of training for probationers
Lesson 7: Handling Poor Performance During Probation
- Role of counseling
- Documentation
- Why employees under-perform or don't perform
- Motivation issues
- Overcoming underperformance or non-performance
Lesson 8: Handling Disciplinary Problems During Probation
- Role of warning letters
- Role of Domestic Inquiries
- What to say in warning letters
Lesson 9: Legal Issues During The Probationary Period
- Termination issues
- Whether there is a need for domestic inquiry for termination
- Justifying non-confirmation
- Documentation issues
Lesson 10: Legal Issues After Termination or Non-Confirmation
- What can the employee do
- What can the employer do
- Procedures in making complaints
- Role of Industrial Relations Department & Industrial Court
- What the Industrial Court looks at
- Reinstatement and compensation issues
Why this workshop?
You will learn to understand the needs of probation period and the 6 essentials skills that will assure you from unnecessary disputes
You will learn how to:
- Counsel employees for better performance and discipline
- Keep appropriate records for proper probation management
- Identify appropriate performance indictors for equitability
- Take appropriate action for poor performance and indiscipline
- Be aware of the standards applied by the Industrial Court
- Prevent wrongful termination of employment
Course Leader
Cyril Pagadala has vast real work experience, in local and multinational companies, of more than 18 years in the field of Human Resources Management, Administration and Operations in various industries: banking, manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and publications. He last held the position of Director of Administration and Human Resources. He is now a lecturer and corporate trainer.
He has a BA (English) and MA (Human Resource Management). In his work experience he has gone through the whole gamut of HRM including: setting up the HR Department A-Z with appropriate systems, designing policies and procedures, handling misconduct, taking disciplinary action, conducting the domestic inquiry, handling grievances, carrying out negotiations with trade unions and collective agreements, administration of the Employment Act 1955 and Regulations, Company Policies, etc; at all levels
Cyril Pagadala is a PSMB Certified Trainer for Corporate Programmes (PSMB/ TTT 0217) and a PSMB Approved Trainer in English and Business Communication for the PSMB Graduate Training Scheme; He trains and facilitates programmes in Human Resource Management, Employment Laws, Managerial Skills, Customer Relations, Soft Skills, English and Business Communication.
What others have to say after they have attended Cyril workshop
“This course will help me a lot in my job”
Ahmad Fikri b. Ahmad, Perwaja Steel Sdn Bhd
“This workshop is good for new staff who appointed at staffing department”
Yong Voon Phin, Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
“This program really help me in understanding my job clearly and able to apply this knowledge in my job”
Abdul Aziz bin Omar, Ethylene Malaysia Sdn Bhd
“Keep up the good job”
Siti Faezah binti Isa, Suruhanjaya Tenaga
“Good course and exposure on DI”
Noraita Amnor, Suruhanjaya Tenaga
Who Should Attend
HR / Non-HR Managers, Executives, Supervisors, Assistants and anyone who have employees under their care.
Workshop Size
Registration is strictly to the first 25 people. This cannot be altered. If the past is any indication of the future, spaces fill up very quickly. If you are interested in attending, call us now or download the registration form here and fax it back to us at ++6 03 40235716.
HRDF Claimable
This workshop is claimable under the HRDF SBL Scheme. Checks with your department to make sure you are eligible.
Tax Deductibility
In all likelihood this seminar is tax deductible. Check with your accountant to be sure.
Workshop Investment $$
RM 550.00 per delegates. This includes all workshop materials. Lunch will be provided.
Early Bird Offer!!
If you register yourself EARLY, you will enjoy a discount of 5%. For more information, please refer to the registration form here.
Group Discount!!!
If you register in group of 3 persons or more, you will enjoy additional 5% discount, and if your group are 5 persons or more, you will get a much greater discount of 7%, and 10% discount shall be entitled for group of 8 persons or more. So get your friend or colleagues to register with you!
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
We understand that some of you don't know us. That is why we make this workshop a 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If for any reason whatsoever you don't feel like you have received more than your money worth by lunch break, simply hand in your materials for a complete 100% refund. No weasel clauses, no hassles, no questions asked. We won't lie, as rarely we have to make refund to our participants; however it is our integrity which makes our business successful.
If you like what you have gone through so far, you may register yourself by downloading the full brochure here, and fax the registration form back to us at ++6 03 40235716. And if you happen to have some friends or colleagues who would like to clear their doubts on employee probationary issues, please forward this link to them.
Yours Sincerely,
HRMRoundtable.com
Tel: ++6 03 40216000
Fax: ++6 03 40235716
Email: hrmr@hrmroundtable.com
