HR Hype Probation Management Toolkit

This document pack gives HR professionals and business leaders everything they need to manage probation periods confidently, consistently, and in line with UK employment law.

The documents are completely customisable for your business and contains full guidance on how to use.

All for £29.99

Includes 20% tax

Probationary periods are more than just a formality; they’re a critical opportunity to assess new hires and set the tone for performance, behaviour and culture. For HR professionals, line managers and employers in general, managing probation effectively means protecting the organisation from costly hiring mistakes while supporting employees to succeed from day one.

A well-managed probation period provides structure, clarity and flexibility. It enables you to spot issues early, give meaningful feedback and make informed decisions about whether to confirm, extend or end employment. It also allows you to act swiftly and fairly when someone isn’t the right fit, as long as the process is documented and legally compliant.

With the right tools in place — clear policies, contract clauses, review templates and training — probation becomes a streamlined, confident process. It protects the organisation, empowers managers and gives employees the best chance of success in their new role.

Our probation management toolkit includes the essentials to help you approach probation periods with confidence and in legal compliance.

There are no subscriptions, no platform logins and no unnecessary extras. Just practical, UK-compliant documents you can download, edit and use immediately.

 

What These Documents Will Do for You

 

This complete set of probation documents gives HR professionals, line managers and employers the structure, clarity and legal confidence needed to manage new hires effectively, without unnecessary complexity or risk.

Whether you’re confirming employment, extending a probation period or navigating a dismissal, every document in this pack is designed to help you make clear, consistent and compliant decisions. From ready-to-use templates and letters to manager guidance, checklists and review forms, you’ll have everything you need to:

 

  • Set expectations from day one
  • Ensure every probation is reviewed properly and on time
  • Handle underperformance or concerns lawfully and professionally
  • Protect the business from avoidable legal risks
  • Support line managers with consistent tools and messaging
  • Improve employee onboarding and early-stage retention
  • Save time on admin while strengthening your people processes

 

This isn’t just about paperwork; it’s about giving your team the confidence to manage probation periods properly, protect the business, and create a better experience for every new employee.

 

Probation toolkit contents

 

The toolkit includes the following documents:

 

tick symbol Probation policy template
tick symbol Probation policy audit checklist
tick symbol Probation period employment contract clauses
tick symbol Probation review form
tick symbol Probation mid-point review form
tick symbol Line manager probation review preparation form
tick symbol Employee probation review preparation form
tick symbol Probation review invitation letter
tick symbol Probation successful letter
tick symbol Probation extension letter
tick symbol Probation extension due to absence letter
tick symbol Probation unsuccessful letter
tick symbol Termination of employment during probation period letter
tick symbol Probation dispute response letter
tick symbol Probation dismissal risk checklist
tick symbol Probation employee expectations summary
tick symbol Probation training for line managers – content for presentation slides
tick symbol Probation period do’s and don’ts for line managers
tick symbol Probation performance tracker

 

 

Probation toolkit changelog

 

Version 1.0 – 20 April 2025

 

Includes 20% tax

About our documents & templates

No subscriptions. No contracts. Just what you need, when you need it.

Fast, one-off access
Every document is a single, straightforward transaction. No ongoing subscriptions, no accounts to manage, no recurring costs.

Practical, ready-to-use templates
Designed specifically for UK HR teams and employers, each template is structured, editable, and written in clear, professional language.

Legally aligned
Templates reflect current UK employment law and HR best practice. Whether you’re managing probation, onboarding, termination, or dispute resolution, the content is legally sound and commercially usable.

No lock-in
Buy exactly what you need. No bundles or ongoing commitments unless you choose them. You stay in full control of what you purchase and when.

Clear guidance included
Each document includes practical, plain-English guidance notes so you can apply it confidently — even if you’re not an HR specialist.

Designed for speed and consistency
Save time, ensure compliance, and bring consistency to your people processes. Ideal for growing businesses, internal HR teams, and consultants who need documents they can rely on.

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