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Podcast: World's Greatest Boss
Episode: 219: Why a 90-Day Probation Might Not Be Doing What You Think It Is
Description: Still using a 90-day probationary period to “test out” new hires? It might be doing more harm than good. In this solo episode, Jackie Koch breaks down why the traditional probationary period is outdated, misleading, and potentially risky for your business.You’ll learn what 90-day periods really signal to your new team members (hint: it’s not trust), why they don’t actually protect you legally, and how to better structure the first three months of employment to set your new hire—and your business—up for success.Jackie shares a modern, compliance-friendly alternative: creating a str...