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I am the founder / CEO of a company with 270+ full time employees and many more contractors. I have done exit interviews for years and find them extraordinarily
by silexia 4y ago
I am the founder / CEO of a company with 270+ full time employees and many more contractors. I have done exit interviews for years and find them extraordinarily valuable as a source for ideas to improve. You would be surprised at how many employees NEVER speak up during their employment, then share their thoughts after. I wish they would share them before they leave. I have never had my opinion of a former employee lowered as a result of an exit interview, even when they say they hate me.
I have had my opinions of employees INCREASE as a result of an exit interview. I recently had one salesperson who laid out a brilliant critique of my business that I learned a lot from. I offered him a senior position to stay and help me fix things (sadly he turned it down).
- musicale 4y agoThis is extraordinary. At most companies I think the risks outweigh the rewards, but you show that it isn't the case at every company.
- roflyear 4y agoIt is probably the exception. The issue is you cannot control how someone will react even to the best constructive criticism. You can control what you say to people to ensure there isn't any reason for them to react negatively. Or. Just not interact with them at all.