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The purpose of the probationary period is to provide orientation, guidance, on-the-job training, and coaching to the new employee, allowing them the opportunity to learn and fulfill the requirements of their new position. This period is also the final and critical phase of the selection process that will provide the supervisor or the Board with the opportunity to evaluate the hiring decision. To do this effectively, the supervisor will be required to regularly monitor, measure and review the new employee’s level of performance during the probationary period. During this time, the new employee will be evaluating and adjusting to his/her new position and work environment to determine if expectations are being met and assessing his/her overall fit to EBC and its mission and values.

If an employee is promoted or transferred to a new position, the appropriate probationary period and review is once again required . An employee does not have the option of returning to his/her former job if the new position does not work out satisfactorily nor can EBC guarantee another position.   The Board may choose to waive the probationary period at its discretion.

The probationary review must be conducted prior to the end of the probationary period that applies. The form shall be completed, signed and forwarded to the Board of Directors. The assessment of the employee is reviewed, the appropriate administrative steps followed and the document becomes part of the employee’s personnel file. The form allows for periodic evaluations of the new employee throughout the probationary period. The supervisor must provide ongoing supervision and keep the new employee informed on his/her performance relative to EBC’s expectations.

An employee cannot change from a probationary status to employment status unless his/her probationary review form shows an acceptable assessment.