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Reasons Why You Quit

This template is a survey designed to gather feedback from employees who are leaving the company, helping to understand reasons for departure and identify areas for improvement. It is typically used during or after an exit interview process.

Updated 15d ago
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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Employee Exit Survey: Reasons for Departure

Dear {{employee_name}},

We are conducting this survey to understand your experience at {{company_name}} and to gather valuable feedback that can help us improve our workplace for current and future employees. Your honest responses are greatly appreciated and will be kept confidential. This survey is voluntary, but your insights are invaluable.

Section 1: Basic Information

Employee Name: {{employee_name}}

Department: {{department}}

Position: {{position}}

Date of Resignation: {{date_of_resignation}}

Last Day of Employment: {{last_day_of_employment}}

Section 2: Reasons for Leaving

Please indicate the primary reasons for your decision to leave {{company_name}} (select all that apply):

1. Compensation & Benefits (e.g., salary, bonuses, health insurance, retirement plans):

[ ] Insufficient salary

[ ] Inadequate benefits package

[ ] Better compensation package elsewhere

[ ] Lack of annual increments/promotions

2. Career Development & Growth (e.g., promotional opportunities, training, skill development):

[ ] Limited opportunities for advancement

[ ] Lack of training or development programs

[ ] Desire for new challenges/learning

[ ] No clear career path

3. Work-Life Balance (e.g., working hours, flexibility, workload):

[ ] Excessive workload/long hours

[ ] Poor work-life balance

[ ] Lack of flexible working arrangements

[ ] Commuting issues

4. Management & Leadership (e.g., relationship with manager, leadership style, communication):

[ ] Poor relationship with manager

[ ] Lack of support/recognition from management

[ ] Ineffective leadership

[ ] Poor communication from leadership

5. Company Culture & Environment (e.g., values, team dynamics, workplace atmosphere):

[ ] Negative company culture

[ ] Poor team dynamics/conflict

[ ] Lack of support from colleagues

[ ] Disagreement with company values/direction

6. Other (please specify):

[ ] Relocation

[ ] Health reasons

[ ] Return to education

[ ] Personal reasons

[ ] {{other_reason_1}}

[ ] {{other_reason_2}}

Please describe in more detail the main reasons for your departure:

{{detailed_reasons}}

Section 3: Your Experience at {{company_name}}

What did you enjoy most about working at {{company_name}}?

{{enjoyed_most}}

What did you like least about working at {{company_name}}?

{{liked_least}}

Do you feel you were adequately trained and supported to perform your job effectively?

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Did you feel valued and appreciated for your contributions?

{{valued_appreciated}}

Would you recommend {{company_name}} as an employer to others?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

[ ] Perhaps

Please explain your answer:

{{recommend_explanation}}

Section 4: Suggestions for Improvement

What specific suggestions do you have for {{company_name}} to improve its workplace, culture, or employee experience?

{{suggestions_for_improvement}}

Are there any additional comments or feedback you would like to share?

{{additional_comments}}

Signature Block

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Human Resources Department

{{company_name}}

Date: {{date}}

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