{"id":2874,"date":"2022-04-14T20:16:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T00:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-citation-canada.hrdownloads.com\/?p=2874"},"modified":"2023-03-20T16:24:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T20:24:08","slug":"here-is-why-you-should-prioritize-exit-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-site.citationcanada.com\/fr\/blog\/article\/here-is-why-you-should-prioritize-exit-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Tackling turnover? Here\u2019s why you should prioritize exit interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you get notice that an employee is leaving, you might start thinking about next steps right away. Tasks like finding a replacement and creating a transition plan are likely at the top of your mind. But there\u2019s one crucial task to add to your to-do list: an exit interview.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exit interviews are one of the most powerful tools for businesses looking to retain and attract employees. During exit interviews, you can have an open discussion with a departing employee and get honest feedback about your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are predictions that the Great Resignation<\/a> is here. A survey found that 49 percent of Canadians are seriously considering leaving their current job.<\/a> When turnover happens, it can be difficult to part ways with a team member\u2014but exit interviews offer a bit of a silver lining. Conducting an exit interview gives you an opportunity to learn from your mistakes and continually improve your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few ways that exit interviews can help your organization reduce turnover and improve your operations:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather valuable information about why employees are leaving<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many different reasons why someone might leave a company, from lack of advancement opportunities to stress and burnout or simply finding an opportunity that aligns more with their career goals. An exit interview can help you uncover your employee\u2019s motivation for leaving.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By asking a departing employee for a candid assessment of your organization and work culture, you may discover some organizational shortcomings. Exit interviews can give you rich data, and from that, you may begin to see trends and patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exit interviews often illuminate issues that may not even be on your radar. For example, two in five Canadians surveyed said they have quit their job because of a bad boss.<\/a> Yet sometimes management issues can be hard to spot. Team members may have different experiences with the same manager, or some may hesitate to bring up issues for fear of consequences. Exit interviews are an ideal time to ask tough questions so you can get an honest insight into organizational issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few questions you may want to ask:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n