Purpose Statement
A brief explanation of the survey goal and confidentiality protections to set expectations and improve response quality.
Exit surveys provide data-driven insight into turnover drivers, help identify policy or management issues, and support measured retention strategies without relying on anecdote.
Responses may be anonymous to encourage candor; legal or compliance teams should review survey fields that collect sensitive information.
A brief explanation of the survey goal and confidentiality protections to set expectations and improve response quality.
Allow identified or anonymous submission; document how anonymity is preserved and any limits to confidentiality.
Organize by onboarding, manager effectiveness, compensation, culture, and exit reason so results can be segmented and compared.
Use consistent Likert scales for quantitative comparison across periods and cohorts, with anchors clearly defined.
Include free-text fields for context and suggestions; apply text analysis to surface recurring themes.
Collect role, tenure, location, and department metadata while avoiding unnecessary personal data to support trend analysis.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Survey Title | Clear name including date or cohort |
| Anonymity Option | Toggle anonymous or identified responses |
| Required Fields | Mark essential items to ensure usable records |
| Reminders | Set automated reminders and expiry window |
Ensure platforms support exportable audit logs, secure storage, and any industry-specific compliance requirements before launch.
Send within 24–72 hours of last day for highest relevance
Keep the window open 7–14 days to allow completion
Issue one or two reminders spaced 3–5 days apart
Compile initial findings within 14 days of close
Retention clock begins on survey completion date
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |