General
stay interview
What does stay interview mean?
A conversation an employer holds with a current employee to understand what keeps them engaged and address concerns before they consider leaving, the proactive counterpart to an exit interview.
"HR scheduled stay interviews after too many top performers walked out unexpectedly."
Origin
HR jargon that gained popularity amid retention concerns during the Great Resignation.
Frequently asked questions
What is a stay interview?
It's a conversation an employer has with a current employee to learn what keeps them engaged and address concerns before they think about leaving.
How is a stay interview different from an exit interview?
A stay interview is proactive, aimed at keeping a current employee, while an exit interview happens after someone has already decided to leave.
Why did stay interviews become popular?
They gained popularity amid retention concerns during the Great Resignation as employers tried to hold onto talent.
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