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9 only helps improve your on boarding process, but also identifies any gaps or inconsistencies in knowledge and training. We’re increasingly seeing people make decisions about leavi ng companies early in their tenure. In fact, our research found that around 10% of people were leaving within six months of starting a new job. A proper introduction into an organization, through processes like on boarding, can make a huge difference with regard to an employee’s desire to stay, their productivity, and their perception of the company culture. How to use surveys at this milestone With so much on a new hire’s plate when they join your company, asking the right onboarding survey questions provides a systematized way to check in with people. It also gives you valuable information about the new hire experience that you can use to improve this stage of the employee experience moving forward. # Exit Even with your best efforts, you can assume that most employees will leave your organization at some point. Especially given that average tenure at organizations are on the decline, it’s more important than ever to stay engaged with employees – even when t hey’re on their way out. An exit survey allows you to do that by understanding the reasons behind an employee’s decision so you can make necessary adjustments to reduce turnover in the future and also show that their feedback is valued. How to use surveys at this milestone As we mentioned, exit surveys are a great way to capture and understand an employee’s reasons for leaving – whether that’s because they were unhappy or for personal reasons outside the purview of your company. The survey results can reveal what you as an employer might do better, think about differently, or continue pursuing. Getting candid feedback from all exiting employees can be invaluable in understanding what you need to do better to keep your key employees engaged as long as possible.