How to make a probation period a learning experience for both sides.

Imagine you would get the chance to try it out — marriage — before actually doing it. With all the emotions involved, all the magic, and still, being able to call it a day if you are not fully into it. That might be the difference between a happily ever after or a bittersweet rose war. But as with any relationship, it is always about communication how this probation period can be part of a learning process, fair to all participants, and serving the purpose of your company. Probation periods are used in a lot of companies to be able to “correct mistakes made when hiring”. This is not enough. Probation times can be greatly gratifying learning experiences not only for the new employee but for the organization and for you as leader even more. New people will always give you new insights into how you work with new perspectives and how you adapt to new personalities. As a leader, you have the great opportunity to learn something new and to be surprised or even taken off guard. Your emotional intelligence can only benefit from new exposure. On the other hand, your team will also have a great opportunity to grow — not only in numbers — but within their existing roles. You will be surprised how mentoring a new colleague might be reinvigorating for the long-year employee being their knowledgeable person self every day. A few days to be able to receive appreciation for this will remain a great source of motivation. <a href="https://medium.com/@lily.kriegs-happinesswhisperer/how-to-make-a-probation-period-a-learning-experience-for-both-sides-9d2b4bcec395">Visit Now</a>