What would you do if an employee's productivity starts to go down hill?

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Jim has worked for Paper Store Ltd for 5 months and is approaching the end of his 6 month probationary period. 

His productivity starts to go down hill and begins to effect performance, productivity and leads to questions over whether his manager, Beth, will be able to confirm his post at the probationary review meeting at the end of the month. download SA Law's comic about the different options open to employers in this situation. 

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