I failed probation - what can HR say?
Hi,
I have failed probation. When the new employer asks for a reference, can HR say why I failed probation? Or are they not allowed to go into that much detail?
Thanks, Dan
Hi,
I have failed probation. When the new employer asks for a reference, can HR say why I failed probation? Or are they not allowed to go into that much detail?
Thanks, Dan
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