To put an employee on probation is to assess his suitability to the work he has been appointed for, to judge his adoptation to the Co. Rules, Culture, ethos, values and philosphy.
If an employee, on completion of his probationary period, fulfills all these requirements he deserves to be confirmed in the service of the Co.
It is always advisable to mention some clause in the appointment letter like - You may be confirmed, in writing, in the employment of Co., if your performance is found satisafctory and commensurate to the expectation of the management during the period of probation or the extended period but not more than 01 year.
If not communicated in writing you will continue to be on probation.
Such clause puts employer on a safer side- they will be able to assess the employee of his sutability and if not found satisafctory he may be asked to resign.
If such clause is not mentioned then the employee may automatically get confirmed irrespective of his suitablity.
Moreover confirming a desriving employee timley is a good retention tool also.
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