What is Preboarding

The organization's leaders are bestowed with the ability to plan their workforce and are supported in that endeavor by various supporting leaders such as human resource professionals. The attitudes of C-level leaders, high and mid-level leaders, as well as front line leaders directly influence the organization's culture. Probationary periods are an effective and legal means used to fill openings with the most qualified candidates based upon observed merit via demonstrating essential skills, knowledge, and abilities. A robust probationary period is a critical practice that increases a good fit between newcomers and the organization increasing efficiency and producing greater return on investment. Those organizations who leaders forego entry-point training programs are likely to experience a disconnect between worker and role resulting in sustained mediocrity and eventually cease to exist. This chapter walks the reader through the development of the probationary period, case studies, and best practices.