Workplace glossary

What is Exit Interview?

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An exit interview is a structured conversation with an employee who is leaving. It asks what worked, what did not, why they are leaving and what the organisation could improve.

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The value is in patterns, not one emotional conversation. Repeated themes can reveal management, workload, pay, culture or workplace issues.

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What does Exit Interview mean in simple terms?

An exit interview is a structured conversation with an employee who is leaving. It asks what worked, what did not, why they are leaving and what the organisation could improve.

How does Exit Interview work in practice?

The value is in patterns, not one emotional conversation. Repeated themes can reveal management, workload, pay, culture or workplace issues.

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