Do most companies have a 90 day trial period for a new employee and why?

Answer 1

Most companies have a probationary period so that they don't invest too much into a new employee who drops out inside of 60-90 days, i.e. benefits or vacation. In addition, this helps alleviate problems that could arise from the nature of termination. If an employee knows they could be fired for any or no reason in the first 60 days, they will not be surprised when it happens or have any room to complain.

Answer 2

The 90-day trial period is to allow an employer to terminate an employee who somehow got past all the screens and checks and got hired, then is subsequently found to have problems. I think anyone who has been in the workforce for a few years has their own particular horror story about the New Hire from *ell who couldn't/wouldn't do the job they were hired for. The 90-day probationary period is supposed to make it possible to get rid of that employee without too much effort.

Answer 3

While the term of a "Probationary Period" may vary from company to company, most reputable companies have this as a "safety net." This is a "no-fault" period where either party (the employer or the employee) may end the relationship without penalty.

From both viewpoints, "Jobs/Employees are like a box of chocolates--you never know what you're gonna get."

Some people lie or exagerate the truth on their resumes to make themselves look more desirable to the employer. However, if they're hired and it is clear that they cannot perform at the level advertised, the employer may exercise the option to release them.

Likewise, if a job starts out as something that sounds simple and snowballs into an overwhelming list of daily tasks that you simply cannot manage, you can choose to quit or renegotiate your compensation.

In both cases, the relationship can end: No harm - no foul. You don't have to list the employer on your resume and they don't have to count you in their attrition rates/turnover figures.

Answer 4

Yes that seems to be the standard set by most companies today. The reasons are simple, if you screw up or don't come up to their standard of doing the job right they can say goodbye. Its basically company protection because after 3 months trail it becomes much more difficult to get rid of an employee because the company has to show just cause and more paper work etc. Put yourself in their shoes if you hired a slacker would you want him around forever collecting a salary when he wasn't doing the job, of course not.

Answer 5

Yes, most do, although the time span for "probation" may vary. The reason is so they can evaluate the employee to make certain they made the right choice in hiring this person.

Answer 6

It's called Probation. Employers want to see how you work, interact and productivity level before permantly keeping you on for good. Any mistakes during the first 90 days and its' a BYE BYE.

Answer 7

Yes most companies institute that policy in order for them to determine if the individual is capable to handle the job. If they can prove that they will manage the duties assigned to them they will be made permanent by the manager.

Answer 8

Would you but a car without taking it for a test drive?

Answer 9

I think its to try you out, and maybe so you don't qualify for unemployment