Lattice's Exit survey template is designed to help companies better understand the experience of exiting employees and identify actionable trends to improve retention.
Admins can set up a survey using this and other premade templates or start from scratch with your own questions. Visit Lattice Survey Templates to learn more.
All questions are rated on a Likert scale (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, and strongly agree) unless otherwise noted.
List of Themes and Questions
Enablement and training:
My role was described to me accurately before I joined this company.
My onboarding experience helped prepare me for this role.
I felt comfortable asking for help when I needed it.
Overall, I had the tools and training needed to do my job effectively.
Responsibilities and role clarity:
My workload was reasonable given the expectations of this role.
I was able to clearly see how my work contributed to our team’s goals.
I was able to clearly see how my work contributed to our company’s goals.
I was encouraged to innovate and try new things, even if they failed.
Employee Experience:
Overall, I looked forward to work each day.
I had the opportunity to develop professionally here.
I was able to build meaningful relationships here.
I was able to regularly disconnect from work.
I felt like I belonged at this company.
Rewards and recognition:
Giving praise and recognition is encouraged here.
I received the right amount of recognition for my work.
I was compensated fairly for my contributions.
Overall, I was satisfied with this company’s total rewards package (e.g., benefits, equity, bonuses, etc.)
Manager effectiveness:
My manager communicated effectively and set clear expectations.
My manager regularly provided me with constructive feedback.
My manager took the time to discuss my career growth.
I would consider working with my manager again.
Company outlook:
This company is headed in the right direction.
I would still recommend this company as a great place to work.
I would consider returning to this company in the same role.
I would consider returning to this company, but in a different role.
Future endeavors:
I plan to remain in the same industry as this company.
My future role keeps me on the same career trajectory as my role at this company.
The experience I gained in my current role was instrumental in helping to land my future role.
My future role allows me to utilize the skills and experience that I gained while in my current role.
Open-ended:
Why are you leaving?
Was there a specific moment or turning point that led to this decision?
What did you find the most rewarding part of your experience here?
What did you find the most challenging part of your experience here?
If applicable, what would need to change here before you considered returning?
How would you describe your experience working at this company in three words?
Anything else you’d like to share?
If you have already decided and are comfortable disclosing, which organization will you be joining in the future?