How to sail through the probationary period

The probationary period for a new employee, typically 90 days, can often be tense and fraught with misunderstanding. Some experts claim that as many as 1 in 5 don’t make it through their probationary period; a definite and significant lose-lose scenario. It’s an issue that, in some cases, can be addressed by companies adopting better on-boarding practices. But is there anything that a new employee can do to avoid pitfalls and get through this tricky and critical job stage?