The changing face of exit interviews
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Hello, Hong Yi here.
Goodbyes are hard. Depending on how you see it, exit interviews are either cause for trepidation or an outlet for catharsis. Some people approach them as the final chore to navigate with platitudes that only hint at underlying issues. Others, emboldened by an impending departure that insulates them from potential fallout, take pains to point out what fell short with newfound candour.
Whichever the case may be, the format and scope of exit interviews have changed in line with shifting workplace dynamics, as my colleague Sharon Salim reports.
These shifts also bear out in the questions readers ask us in our weekly askST Jobs column, which has been running for over two years. This week, I look back at the “greatest hits” from the 100 entries I have written.
Also, watch this candid interview with a mental wellness advocate for tips on how mentorship can help young adults build resilience to cope with workplace setbacks. The video is brought to you by HeadSTart and the National Youth Council.
Have a good day ahead!
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