What is an Exit Interview?
An exit interview is a structured conversation between an organization and a departing employee, conducted to gather feedback about their experience and reasons for leaving.
Why does an Exit Interview matter?
Exit interviews are one of the most direct sources of honest feedback an organization gets, since departing employees often speak more freely than current staff about problems with management, culture, or compensation.
How does an Exit Interview work?
HR or a neutral party (not the employee’s direct manager) conducts a conversation or survey covering reasons for leaving, feedback on management and culture, and suggestions for improvement, usually during the employee’s final week.
Frequently asked questions
Should the departing employee’s manager conduct the exit interview?
Generally no, a neutral party like HR tends to get more candid feedback than the employee’s own manager would.
Are exit interviews mandatory?
They are not legally required in most cases, but many organizations treat them as standard practice for capturing improvement feedback.
How BrightMove helps
BrightMove keeps a full record of the employment relationship, making it easy to review history alongside exit interview feedback. Explore BrightMove for staffing agencies.