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Publication date: 13 August 2024

Pia Carnegie

This “viewpoint” paper aims to explore the root causes of probation fear, including worries about job security, performance expectations, cultural fit and feedback. It seeks to…

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Abstract

Purpose

This “viewpoint” paper aims to explore the root causes of probation fear, including worries about job security, performance expectations, cultural fit and feedback. It seeks to examine the impact of these fears on employees’ mental health, job performance, work relationships and career progression, as well as the broader implications for employers, such as increased turnover and training costs. Leadership’s role in creating a supportive environment and encouraging feedback is emphasised.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper uses a combination of author observations and literature to explore the intricacies of probation fears faced by employees during the probation process.

Findings

Author observations and literature show that the impact of probation fear is not strictly limited to the employee who is going through the probation process. It is suggested that by addressing probation fear, a more inclusive, supportive and productive workplace can be created. In a collective effort, Employers can implement transparent communication, structured onboarding, supportive feedback, mentorship programs and foster psychological safety and employees can seek clarity, build relationships, prioritise self-care, focus on learning and engage in professional development.

Research limitations/implications

As this paper includes observations from the author the paper could suffer from the writer’s biases even though this is unintended.

Originality/value

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, as this paper includes observations by the author, this study is original. This paper also provides value to both HR and front-line managers involved in the employee probation journey where the exploration of probation fear is under-researched.

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Strategic HR Review, vol. 24 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1475-4398

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