Simply the Best: Using Probationary Periods to Assess Federal Agency Employees

The probationary or trial period is the last step in evaluating a new employee — and one of the most effective and reliable tools in determining a candidate's potential before their appointment becomes final. Exactly who is on a probationary or trial period? Do they have MSPB appeal rights? What about excepted service and all those special appointments?

Learn the legal basis for probationary appointments — and how to use the process to build a quality team.

            David Orr, renowned federal HR-management consultant and trainer, will review the rationale behind probationary periods and examine their role in assessing federal employees. You’ll learn the differences between probationary and trial periods, plus specific tips on how to properly classify employees as probationary, trial or career.

            In just 90 minutes, you'll gain a complete understanding of how the MSPB looks at probationary separations since the Van Wersch and McCormick decisions — so you can confidently determine whether an employee has full procedural and appeal rights.  

Plus, you'll get expert guidance on:

·         Methods that will reduce your agency’s vulnerability to appeals

·         Handling problematic cases

·         What unions can bargain over

This event is an audio conference and can be accessed from the comfort of your office or conference room. Audio Conference registrants will receive an e-mail a few days before the event with complete instructions on how to participate. You'll be given a unique Event I.D. and PIN that entitles you to a single phone-line connection to access the audio portion of the event. The instructions also will include steps to retrieve the speaker's hand-outs.