That’s where embedding a solid Employee Experience (EX) comes into play. Happy people turn into brand advocates, boosting your reputation and turning potential PR nightmares into tales of triumph. After all, a company with a great reputation attracts not just customers but also talent, making it the place to be.
One of the most common misconceptions we’ve come across with our clients is that off-boarding is non-essential. By treating off-boarding as a mere formality, a done-and-dusted deal, you miss a perfect opportunity to turn ex-employees into advocates and brand ambassadors.
Off-boarding myths and missteps exposed
- “We’ll fix it if it breaks” Believing that you can quickly repair a damaged reputation is like trying to mend a fence with duct tape—it might not hold up. It’s always more efficient and effective to proactively manage your reputation than to scramble to fix it once the damage is done.
- “But we have a great onboarding process.” Research reveals a significant gap: while 58% of organisations have a formal onboarding process, only 29% have a formal off-boarding process. This discrepancy highlights a trend where companies invest more effort into welcoming new employees than in managing their departure. Focusing solely on onboarding is a missed opportunity!
- “Employees only leave if they’re unhappy.” Wrong! Employees leave for a variety of reasons—better job offers, immigration, personal challenges, retrenchment, and more.
- “Once an employee leaves, their employee experience (EX) ends.” Not true! Employee experience doesn’t have a defined end—they might return to work for you, act as brand ambassadors, or become your customers.
Off-boarding can sometimes feel like a hurried goodbye at the end of a party. But what if you could turn it into a more memorable send-off?
Check out our full blog post for our insights and advice on how you can make those final goodbyes truly impactful.
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