Termination Feedback Survey Template
Collect respectful, structured feedback from involuntarily departing employees. Recommended timing: shortly after the offboarding conversation.
What this survey is for
Ensure fair process and surface systemic issues even in difficult exits.
Example questions
- 1
The expectations of my role were clearly communicated.
Opinion scale
- 2
I received the feedback and support I needed to succeed.
Opinion scale
- 3
The offboarding process was handled respectfully.
Opinion scale
- 4
Were you surprised by the decision?
Yes / No
- 5
What could the company have done differently to support you?
Open text
- 6
Is there anything else you would like to share?
Open text
- Send the termination feedback survey at the moment it's most relevant to the respondent.
- Keep it short — every extra question lowers completion.
- Always include at least one open-text question so AI can surface themes.
- Segment responses by audience and touchpoint to find what to fix first.
- Close the loop with respondents when you act on their feedback.
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