Exit Interviews In The Workplace

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CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Many employers and human resources professionals are committed to finding ways of making their workplace better. One important way to get information about possible improvements is by speaking with departing employees. A departing employee's exit interview provides employers with valuable information to measure the organization's success and can help the organization identify ways to continually improve the working environment
• It is an excellent technique to gather truthful information about everything from: work environment, day-to-day job concerns, managerial style, workplace ethics and, employee morale.
• In addition, exit interviews are also a good opportunity for obtaining feedback on employment issues …show more content…

By keeping track of the outcomes of exit interviews over time, employers can begin to identify trends and patterns as to why people leave the company. Employers can also determine whether turnover is higher in certain positions and departments, whether there are management issues in certain areas, and whether the organization is offering remuneration which is in line with the competition.
• Determine if salary, benefits and working conditions were satisfactory. Basic employment provisions such as performance management (goal setting, coaching, appraisal process), training opportunities (availability, funding), benefits (life insurance, supplementary health, dental, vision, pension), compensation (job evaluation, salary ranges, leave …show more content…

• Gaining experience by applying your knowledge and skills in work related situations. You'll learn what you can do and what you need to work on in your studies. You'll gain confidence in your own abilities.
• Gaining the practical real work experience that employers like to see on a job candidate's resume.
• Clarifying your career goals with professionals helps you make a decision if the field is for you or not.
• Expanding your knowledge by seeing how others problem solve.
• Establishing a network of contacts, mentors, and references that will be of value for future letters and support.
• The internship becomes a pre-recruiting tool that allows an employer to see how well an individual fits into the culture of the company.
• The decision-making process for exiting a project, business, or industry has three steps. First, a well-run company routinely assesses whether its products, internal projects, and business units are meeting expectations. If they aren't, the second step is the difficult decision about whether to shut them down or divest if they can't be improved. Finally, executives tackle the nitty-gritty details of

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