Stay and Exit Interviews Guide

Stay and exit interviews are critical tools for understanding employee experience, improving retention, and identifying equity gaps across the talent lifecycle. This how-to guide provides step-by-step guidance for conducting inclusive, structured stay and exit interviews that surface actionable insights before and after employees leave. It includes best practices for managers and HR leaders, sample interview questions, and strategies for analyzing data by demographic groups to reduce bias and predict turnover. Designed for HR, talent, and DEI leaders, the resource helps organizations use employee feedback to strengthen engagement, support diverse talent, and drive data-informed workforce decisions.