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To Cite this Article: Narayanan, E., Ismail, L., Krishnasamy, P., Yusuf, A. H., Yusuf, A., & Krishnan, I. A. (2022). Why Do Employers Extend the Probationary Period of Fresh Graduates after Employment Feedback from The Human Resource Managers. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 12(6), 575– 587.
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