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Identify areas for improvement by asking departing employees or contract workers for feedback with this Exit Survey Template.

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This Exit Survey Template helps businesses to pinpoint why an employee left a company. HR leaders and management can use the feedback to make adjustments that improve workplace culture, employee satisfaction and retention.

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An exit survey is a feedback tool that captures departing employees’ experiences. It includes questions about satisfaction, management and skill use, helping companies gather insights into why employees leave and identify areas for workplace improvement.

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The goal of an exit survey is to understand why employees leave and what factors influence their decision. By gathering feedback, companies can identify trends, improve management practices and enhance retention efforts to keep current and future employees engaged.

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Exit surveys offer insights into why employees leave, improve retention strategies and help create a better work culture. Detailed feedback can reveal management or workplace issues, leading to targeted adjustments that foster a more supportive environment.

An employee exit survey asks the following:

  1. How effectively were your skills utilised at this company?
  2. How well were you paid for the work that you did for this company? 
  3. How realistic were the expectations of your supervisor?
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