Starting a new role is about more than making a good first impression. Your probationary period is an opportunity to understand expectations, demonstrate your value and build the foundations for long-term success.

In this report we cover:

• How probationary periods work across the UK and what employers are really looking for in the first 90 days
• Your legal rights and protections from day one, including pay, leave and what happens if things don't work out
• A practical 30-60-90 day framework to help you build confidence, add value and make a lasting impression
• How to ask for feedback, act on it and turn your manager's observations into career-building momentum
• The common mistakes that quietly derail new hires and how to recognise and avoid them before they cost you the role