# Stay Interview Template

Purpose: A proactive retention conversation to learn what keeps a valued employee engaged and what might cause them to leave, while you can still act on it.

- Duration: 30 minutes
- Cadence: As needed (high performers and key roles)
- Participants: Manager and valued employee

## Agenda

- [ ] Set intent and safety (4 min)
- [ ] What keeps them here (9 min)
- [ ] What might push them away (9 min)
- [ ] What would make it better (5 min)
- [ ] Commit and follow-up (3 min)

## Questions to ask

- What keeps you working here?
- What does a great day at work look like for you?
- What would make you consider leaving?
- What frustrates you that we could fix?
- Do you feel your work is recognized and valued?
- What is one change that would make this a better place for you?

## Action items

- Owner: __________  Action: __________  Due: __________
- Owner: __________  Action: __________  Due: __________
- Owner: __________  Action: __________  Due: __________

Free template from OrgTP. Adapt or run it live at orgtp.com/templates/stay-interview-meeting