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If you do you do exit interviews, do you get honest feedback? Do you offer transitional services to ALL employees who are let go for performance, personality, layoff etc.? Would you consider using a p
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Exit Interviews
posted at 7/11/2006 2:56 PM EDT
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First: 7/11/2006 Last: 7/14/2006 |
If you do you do exit interviews, do you get honest feedback? Do you offer transitional services to ALL employees who are let go for performance, personality, layoff etc.? Would you consider using a product that could help the employee successfully transition? Your feedback would be very helpful as I'm a career coach. Thanks!
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Exit Interviews
posted at 7/13/2006 11:52 AM EDT
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First: 4/26/2006 Last: 3/18/2008 |
At first some former employees are reluctant to talk much during the exit interview, but I break the ice by telling them I can't fire them for waht they tell me since they already resigned. This almost always makes them laugh and the proceed to answer my questions and even divulge more than I need. And the other things they mention are for another post |
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Exit Interviews
posted at 7/14/2006 12:41 AM EDT
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First: 7/11/2006 Last: 7/14/2006 |
Sounds like you handle the situation diplomatically.
Since most people "on their way out" may have some personal opinions or even resentment especially if it's a layoff, firing, etc., I wonder if you'd get more honest feedback if exit interviews were conducted by a neutral source? What is your purpose of doing exit interviews? To improve the company? Is it policy? Is the information gathered at an exit interview reviewed, evaluated or to create change or positive improvement? Would company paid transitional/outplacement services be considered? Transitional or outplacement services may shave weeks off of someone collecting unemployment saving the company money in unemployment tax if the former employee is given "personalized" services to successfully proceed. I'm trying to get a feel from company's if they would consider services like I've mentioned. There are so many people who are sabotaging themselves in their job search, take jobs that are NOT well-suited for them and yet, there are few/affordable sources (FOR ALL LEVELS OF EMPLOYEES)that can help them. My business tagline is "I'll tell them what HR professionals can't (for legal reasons) and what their friends and family won't." How many employers would be willing to be "goodwill" employers and save $ too? Thanks, Bobbie |
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Exit Interviews
posted at 7/21/2006 5:46 AM EDT
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First: 5/9/2000 Last: 3/15/2011 |
Sounds like you're looking for a target market, Bobbietwa.
The flaw in the exit interview process is that it's not for all types of industries, and within each sector it depends on the culture, values and experience of each organization. And even if an exit interview is completed, critical questions about who sees the results and how are they interpreted, remain. It's not unlike going to church. Those companies that "have religion" regularly do exit interviews, but may not need to spend the money and effort. Those companies that "need religion" do not, but should. For example, in the hospitality industry, historically known for its low-wages, high turnover, poor benefits, and low morale, not many companies "have religion". Many employees simply abandon the job after they discover they're ill-suited, or mis-treated, in an often thankless, dead-end position. Why spend the money and time conducting an exit interview. It's better to talk to the departee's supervisor about the reasons for separation. He/she should have some insight into the situation (presuming he/she will be honest). Questions? Contact me at jmgstlouis@hotmail.com |
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