Exit Interview
A conversation with a departing employee to understand their reasons for leaving.
Definition
An exit interview is a structured conversation or survey conducted with an employee who is voluntarily leaving the organization, aimed at gathering honest feedback about their reasons for departure, their experience as an employee, and their suggestions for improvement. The insights from exit interviews are a valuable source of data for identifying patterns in attrition, addressing workplace issues, and improving retention strategies. Data should be analyzed in aggregate to identify trends rather than acting on individual cases alone.
Example
“Analysis of six months of exit interview data revealed that 60% of departing employees cited lack of career progression as the primary reason for leaving, prompting a review of the internal promotion process.”
Synonyms
- exit survey
- separation interview
- leaver interview
- farewell interview
Antonyms / Opposites
- entry interview
- onboarding interview