Exit interview meeting invitation letter template

Exit interview meeting invitation letter template

Our Exit Interview Meeting Invitation Letter template streamlines the process, ensuring a smooth and professional communication with departing employees.

Use this model letter to invite an employee to an exit interview where you can gather information about their experience and reasons for leaving the organisation.

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Specifications
Access 12 months (includes updates)
Length 99 words · 1 page
Jurisdiction England, Wales and Scotland
Based on UK employment law, ACAS guidance
Last review 01/08/2026
Next review 01/02/2027
Delivery Instant download
Formats .doc · .txt · email

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[Sender name]

[Sender address]

[date]

[Recipient name]

[Recipient address]

 

Dear [Recipient first name],

Invitation to exit interview

Further to your recent resignation, you are invited to attend an exit interview with [name] on [date] at [time], which is to be held at [venue].

The purpose of the

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What is an exit interview meeting invitation letter?

The exit interview letter invites the employee to a meeting where they can share feedback about their work experience and the company.

It includes meeting details and topics to be discussed to help the employer gather insights for improvement and foster a positive exit experience.

The wider HR process

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Implementation guidance

Use these best practice actions, recommended timescales and process stages to understand when and how the Exit interview meeting invitation letter should be used, helping ensure each step is handled consistently and appropriately documented.

Step Description Responsibility Timing
1 Employee submits resignation letter Employee Upon decision to leave
2 HR acknowledges receipt of resignation HR Within 1-2 business days
3 Schedule exit interview meeting with the departing employee HR Within 1 week of notice
4 Issue the exit interview meeting invitation letter HR/Manager Within 2 business days
5 Conduct the exit interview meeting HR On agreed-upon date
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Example

Scenario

ABC Limited, a UK-based company, schedules exit interviews for departing employees to gather feedback and insights about their experiences with the company. HR Manager Sarah is responsible for conducting the exit interviews and driving improvements based on the insights gathered. She is also tasked with drafting an exit interview meeting invitation letter to invite the departing employee to participate in the exit interview.

Initial Response

Sarah schedules an exit interview for the departing employee, ensuring that HR conducts the meeting in accordance with company policy. She confirms the date, time, and location of the meeting and prepares to facilitate a constructive discussion.

Drafting the Letter

Sarah carefully drafts the exit interview meeting invitation letter, emphasising the importance of the feedback being sought and how it will be used to drive improvements and identify development opportunities within the company. The letter is professional, respectful, and encourages the departing employee to provide honest feedback.

Content of the Letter

The exit interview meeting invitation letter formally invites the departing employee to participate in an exit interview conducted by HR Manager Sarah. It explains that the purpose of the exit interview is to gather feedback and insights about the employee's experiences with ABC Limited. The letter assures confidentiality and emphasises that the insights gathered will be used to drive possible improvements and identify development opportunities within the company.

Sending the Letter

Once finalised, Sarah sends the letter to the departing employee via email or post, ensuring timely delivery. She expresses appreciation for the employee's participation and encourages them to provide honest feedback to help shape the company's future.

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Compliance

UK employment law and best practice

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.

  • The employee has a right to decline the invitation to the exit interview.

  • The exit interview should be conducted in a private and confidential setting.

  • The employer should not use the exit interview to discriminate against the employee.

  • The employer should not use the exit interview to coerce the employee into signing a waiver or release of claims.

  • The employer should ensure that the employee's personal data is handled in accordance with data protection legislation.

  • The employer should be prepared to address any concerns or complaints raised by the employee during the exit interview.

  • The employer should provide the employee with information on any post-employment obligations, such as restrictive covenants or confidentiality agreements.

  • The employer should consider the timing and scheduling of the exit interview to ensure that it does not interfere with the employee's final days of work or transition to a new job.

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; aim to hold the interview a week before they leave.

UK employment law guidance for Exit interview meeting invitation letter template

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this in my small business?

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.

Is it compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.

Can I customise it for my organisation?

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.

Do I get instant access to it?

Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

What if I need more help, not just this template?

If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Exit interview meeting invitation letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.

Why should I use this Exit interview meeting invitation letter template, and not AI to generate it?

AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.

About the author

Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director

Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.

He has extensive practical experience of managing exit interview processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.

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