Stay Interview Worksheet Printable PDF designed to boost retention, improve engagement, and strengthen workplace culture.

Exit interviews are too late. Don’t wait until someone leaves to find out what went wrong. A stay interview helps you uncover what keeps employees engaged, what might push them away, and how you can better support them before it’s too late.

Run focused 15 to 20 minute stay interviews with this printable worksheet designed to improve employee retention and engagement.

This 3-page printable PDF makes stay interviews simple, useful, and actionable for managers, HR professionals, and small business owners.

What’s Inside

• Purpose & Guidance: A clear explanation of what a stay interview is and isn’t

• Manager Tips: 8 practical ways to set the right tone, listen effectively, and build trust

• How to Use: Step-by-step instructions so any manager can use it with confidence

• Core Questions: 7 stay interview questions that reveal motivation, frustrations, growth needs, and retention risks

• Action & Next Steps: Space to record key takeaways, commitments, and follow-up dates

• Closing Note: Reinforces appreciation and strengthens the manager-employee relationship

Why It Works

• HR teams can use it across managers for more consistent conversations

• Small business owners can uncover issues early and address concerns before good employees leave

• Managers get enough structure to lead a useful stay interview without making the conversation feel scripted

Details

• 3-page PDF• Includes instructions and manager guidance

• Printable and reusable

• Instant digital download

No physical product mailed

This stay interview worksheet gives you a simple structure for better conversations, clearer follow-up, and stronger employee retention.

Disclaimer:This worksheet is for educational and personal development use only. It is not intended as legal, medical, or professional advice. Please use your judgment and follow your workplace’s policies and procedures.