60 important questions to ask in your next employee exit interview

Exit interviews can provide valuable feedback for companies looking to improve their work environment and retain employees. Here are 60 important questions to consider asking in your next employee exit interview:

1. What prompted you to start looking for a new job?
2. Did you feel like you had the resources and support you needed to do your job well?
3. Were there any training or development opportunities you felt were lacking?
4. How would you rate your work-life balance while employed here?
5. Did you feel like your job was aligned with your personal and professional goals?
6. Did you feel like you were fairly compensated for the work you did?
7. Did you feel like your contributions to the company were recognized and appreciated?
8. How would you describe the company culture?
9. Was there anything about the company culture that you would have liked to see change?
10. Did you feel like you were part of a team while working here?
11. How would you rate your relationship with your supervisor?
12. Did you feel like your supervisor provided you with the support and guidance you needed?
13. Were you given the opportunity to provide feedback to your supervisor or upper management?
14. Did you feel like your ideas were taken seriously and acted upon?
15. How would you describe the communication within the company?
16. Did you feel like you were kept informed about company changes and updates?
17. Were there any communication breakdowns that you experienced while working here?
18. Were there any challenges you faced while working here that you felt were not adequately addressed?
19. Did you feel like there were opportunities for growth and advancement within the company?
20. Were there any opportunities for growth or advancement that you felt were unfairly given to others?
21. How would you rate the benefits and perks offered by the company?
22. Did you feel like the company offered a competitive benefits package?
23. Were there any benefits or perks that you would have liked to see offered?
24. How would you describe the work environment?
25. Was there anything about the work environment that you found challenging?
26. Were you comfortable providing feedback to your supervisor or upper management?
27. Did you feel like your feedback was taken into consideration when making decisions?
28. Did you feel like you were given the opportunity to work on projects that interested you?
29. Were there any changes you would have liked to see made to your job responsibilities?
30. Did you feel like your work was valued by the company?
31. Did you feel like there were opportunities for collaboration with other departments or teams?
32. How would you describe the management style of your supervisor?
33. Did you feel like your supervisor provided you with enough guidance and support?
34. Were there any management decisions that you disagreed with while working here?
35. Did you feel like you were able to maintain a good work-life balance while employed here?
36. Were there any specific work-life balance challenges that you experienced while working here?
37. Did you feel like your workload was manageable and realistic?
38. Were there any resources or tools that you felt were lacking while working here?
39. Were there any policies or procedures that you felt were unclear or confusing?
40. How would you describe the work culture of the company?
41. Did you feel like there was a sense of teamwork and collaboration among employees?
42. Were there any opportunities for social interaction or team building activities?
43. Were there any aspects of the company culture that you would have liked to see changed?
44. Did you feel like your job responsibilities were clearly defined?
45. Did you feel like you were able to contribute to the company's goals and mission?
46. Were there any areas of the company's mission or goals that you disagreed with?
47. What did you find most challenging about your role?
48. How would you describe the work culture here?
49. Did you feel that your contributions were valued and recognized?
50. What could we have done better to support you in your role?
51. Did you feel that you received enough training and support to succeed in your role?
52. Were there any company policies or procedures that you found difficult to understand or follow?
53. Were there any tools or resources that you wish you had access to while working here?
54. Did you have a good work-life balance while working here?
55. How would you rate the communication between management and employees?
56. What advice would you give to your replacement or future employees in this role?
57. Did you feel that your ideas and suggestions were taken seriously by management?
58. Were you satisfied with the compensation and benefits offered by the company?
59. Were there any specific incidents or situations that led to your decision to leave?
60. Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience working here?