When an employee decides to move on, it’s easy to focus on the logistics of their departure—final paychecks, benefit paperwork, and offboarding. But there’s one key step that often gets overlooked: the exit interview. Done right, exit interviews can offer valuable insights into what’s working in your company and, more importantly, what’s not.

At Peopleish, we believe exit interviews aren’t just a formality—they’re an opportunity to gather honest feedback that can help your business grow and improve. Here’s why they matter and how we can help make sure you get the most out of them.

Why Exit Interviews Matter

Exit interviews are one of the few times you’ll get candid, unfiltered feedback from employees. Why? Because they’re leaving, and they have nothing to lose by being honest. This gives you a unique opportunity to dig into the real reasons behind their departure. Was it a lack of growth opportunities? An issue with management? Or maybe a problem with the company culture? These insights can help you identify patterns, address underlying issues, and ultimately improve retention.

The Value of an External Interviewer

While internal HR teams can conduct exit interviews, employees may not always feel comfortable being completely open with someone still inside the company. That’s where Peopleish comes in. As an external, neutral party, we’re able to ask the tough questions and get honest feedback—without the fear of internal politics influencing the conversation. Employees are more likely to speak freely when they know the interviewer has no ties to the company, leading to more accurate and actionable insights.

What You Can Learn

Exit interviews can uncover valuable information, including:

• Reasons for leaving: The true motivations behind an employee’s decision to move on.

• Management feedback: Insights into leadership styles that may be helping or hurting the team.

• Workplace culture: How employees perceive the company’s culture and whether it aligns with your values.

• Opportunities for improvement: Suggestions for how the company could improve retention, morale, or processes.

How Peopleish Can Help

At Peopleish, we don’t just conduct exit interviews—we help you make sense of the results. After gathering feedback from departing employees, we provide you with detailed insights and recommendations. This allows you to spot trends, address problem areas, and strengthen your overall employee experience.

Our approach is thorough, neutral, and designed to ensure you get the honest feedback you need. Whether it’s a one-off interview or an ongoing process, we’re here to help make sure no valuable insight slips through the cracks.

Ready to Turn Feedback Into Action?

If you’re not already conducting exit interviews—or not getting the information you need—it’s time to reconsider your approach. Let Peopleish help you gather candid feedback from departing employees, giving you the tools to improve your workplace and keep your team happy.

Because every departure is an opportunity to learn—and Peopleish is here to help you listen.