Offboarding policy template

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Offboarding
Template
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£19

Our Offboarding Policy Template defines procedures for exiting employees, ensuring a smooth transition while protecting company assets and maintaining professionalism.

  • 2 pages / 425 words
  • Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text
  • Suitable for worldwide use (but check local legislation)
  • Includes 12 months’ access, with all updates to this page provided free of charge and notified to you.
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Offboarding policy

1   Overview

1.1   At [Company Name], we recognise the importance of providing a positive and respectful offboarding experience for departing employees. This Offboarding Policy outlines the procedures and guidelines to ensure a smooth transition for both the departing employee and the company.

2   Scope

2.1   All employees of [Company Name].

3   General Principles

3.1   Objectives

  • To maintain a professional and respectful relationship with departing employees.

  • To protect sensitive company information and assets.

  • To ensure continuity of operations and minimise disruption to the team.

  • To gather feedback and insights for continuous improvement.

3.2   Notification and Exit Process

  • Departing employees are required to provide advance notice of their resignation in accordance with their employment contract or company policy.

  • HR will conduct an exit interview

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This Offboarding policy template aims to offer you a versatile and customisable tool, serving as a solid foundation for your needs. Utilise it to ensure consistency, enhance accuracy, and save valuable time.

Adapt it to suit your unique requirements, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in your HR processes.

Direction:
Issued to appropriate internal recipients such as employees, workers, contractors etc.
Timing:
Issued during onboarding / after changes / planned refresher
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I use this template in my small business?

    Yes. The Offboarding policy template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.

  2. Is this template compliant with 2025 UK employment law?

    Absolutely. Like the Offboarding policy template, 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.

  3. Can I customise this template for my organisation?

    Yes, in the Offboarding policy template, as with all of our templates, we highlight the areas 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.

  4. Do I get instant access to the template?

    Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Offboarding policy template instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

  5. 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 Offboarding policy template along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need a complete HR library.