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Our exit interview questions (short) form template contans 15 questions used to gather information about an employee's experience and their reasons for leaving the organisation.
| Name: | |
| Job title: | |
| Department: |
CONFIDENTIAL
| What is your primary reason for leaving your role? | |
| What triggered your decision to leave? | |
| What did you most enjoy about your job? | |
| What did you least enjoy about your job? | |
| How would you describe your relationship with your |
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Understanding the reasons why someone has chosen to leave their employment, and gaining insight into their honest thoughts on what it was like to work for this employer can help strengthen the employer employee relationship for others, and help improve the culture.
To make the exit conversation as meaningful and productive, use this form to act as guidance and structure ensuring all critical points of information are touched upon during the conversation.
Follow these best practice actions to get the most from the Exit interview questions (short) form template, guiding you before, during, and after implementation:
| Step | Description | Responsibility | Timing |
| 1 | Notify the departing employee about the exit interview. | HR/Manager | Before last day |
| 2 | Schedule the exit interview meeting. | HR/Manager | Before last day |
| 3 | Conduct the exit interview using the Questions Form. | HR/Manager | Ideally, no later than 7 days before employment ends |
| 4 | Gather and record the employee's feedback and responses. | HR/Manager | During interview |
| 5 | Analyse the feedback to identify areas for improvement. | HR/Management | After interview |
This Exit interview questions (short) form template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
There is no legal requirement to conduct an exit interview, but they can provide you with some useful information about underlying issues within your organisation.
An exit interview should not be held on the employee's last day as they may be somewhat disengaged at that point and honest feedback may not be as forthcoming.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Yes, all of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Exit interview questions (short) form template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
AI-generated templates can be useful as a starting point, but they may not reflect current UK employment legislation, your organisation's specific circumstances, or the wider HR process. This professionally drafted template has been prepared using current UK employment law and HR best practice, helping reduce the need for significant amendments.
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