Practical guidance for Malaysian employers, HR professionals and people managers on managing employees throughout the probation period – from setting clear expectations and reviewing performance to confirmation, extension and termination.
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Probation in Malaysia
Understand how probation works in Malaysia, including probation periods, employee rights, performance expectations, confirmation, extension and termination.
Probation in Malaysia: What Employers and Employees Should Know
A practical introduction to probation in Malaysia for employers, HR professionals, managers and employees.
Setting Expectations & Managing Performance
Set clear expectations from the start of probation and manage performance through regular feedback, documented discussions and appropriate support.
Setting Probation Goals & Performance Expectations
Practical guidance for managers on establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations and measurable goals at the beginning of probation.
Probation Reviews
Conduct structured probation reviews to assess performance, provide feedback, identify areas for improvement and determine the appropriate next steps.
How to Conduct a Probation Review
A practical guide for HR and managers on preparing for, conducting and documenting an employee’s probation review.
Confirmation After Probation
Manage the confirmation process consistently by reviewing probation outcomes, documenting the decision and formally communicating confirmation of employment.
Confirming an Employee After Probation
Practical guidance for HR and managers on making the confirmation decision, completing the required documentation and communicating the outcome to the employee.
Probation Extension
Manage probation extensions carefully by identifying the reasons for extension, setting clear improvement expectations and documenting the extended review period.
Extending an Employee’s Probation Period
Practical guidance for HR and managers on when a probation extension may be appropriate, how to communicate the decision and what should be documented during the extension period.
Termination During Probation
Understand the considerations involved when employment may need to be terminated during or at the end of probation, including performance concerns, documentation and procedural fairness.
Terminating an Employee During Probation in Malaysia
Practical guidance for HR and managers on managing poor performance during probation, documenting concerns and handling a termination decision appropriately.
Probation Templates & Tools
Practical templates, checklists and tools to help HR professionals and managers manage the probation process consistently from commencement through to the final probation decision.
Probation Management Toolkit
A practical step-by-step toolkit covering the full probation management process, with guidance, checklists, review tools and supporting HR documentation.