The theoretical probation literature shows that individuals have incentives to mimick "good workers" during periods of … employment probation. This study empirically tests at the example of absence behavior, whether such behavioral responses to the … incentives of probation periods exist. We find significant responses of white collar employees and public sector workers to …

contract is signed. At the example of absenteeism we evaluate whether behaviors change after the end of the probation period … behavioral adjustments in response to probation periods. Probation periods typically precede regular employment contracts and are … commonly interpreted as a screening device for employers. During probation employees have an incentive to behave according to …

The theoretical probation literature shows that individuals have incentives to mimick "good workers" during periods of … employment probation. This study empirically tests at the example of absence behavior, whether such behavioral responses to the … incentives of probation periods exist. We find significant responses of white collar employees and public sector workers to …