Employee Exits
Overview
Below is a clear, business-focused explanation of the Employee Exits report, written for managers, HR teams, and leadership users of Dafater.
Employee Exits Report – Business Overview
What Business Information This Report Provides
The Employee Exits report gives a consolidated view of employees who have left the organization within a selected period. It captures key exit-related information such as who left, when they left, their role, department, reason for exit, and insights collected during the exit interview process.
This report helps the business understand employee turnover patterns, retention risks, and organizational stability.
When and Why to Use This Report
You should use the Employee Exits report when you want to:
- Monitor employee turnover over a specific time period
- Identify departments or roles with high exit rates
- Understand common reasons employees are leaving
- Review exit interview feedback for improvement areas
- Support workforce planning and succession decisions
- Prepare data for management reviews or HR audits
It is especially useful during:
- Monthly or quarterly HR reviews
- Workforce planning cycles
- Organizational restructuring
- Leadership or policy impact assessments
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
While the exact layout may vary, the report typically includes the following business-relevant columns:
Employee
Identifies the employee who exited the organization.Employee Name
Useful for management review, exit follow-up, or historical reference.Department
Shows which part of the organization the exit occurred in, helping identify turnover hotspots.Designation / Role
Highlights whether exits are concentrated in specific job roles or levels.Exit Date / Last Working Day
Indicates when the employee officially left, useful for trend analysis and planning.Reason for Exit
Captures the stated reason such as resignation, contract end, retirement, or termination.Exit Interview Status / Feedback Summary
Shows whether an exit interview was completed and provides insight into employee sentiment.Company / Business Unit
Useful for organizations operating multiple units or locations.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
The report includes filters to help you focus on relevant data:
Date Range
Analyze exits for a specific month, quarter, or year.Department
Review exits within a specific function or team.Designation / Role
Identify turnover trends by job level or position.Company / Business Unit
Compare exits across different business entities.Reason for Exit
Understand patterns such as voluntary vs. involuntary exits.
These filters allow leaders to move from a high-level view to targeted analysis.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
Use the report insights to:
Identify retention risks
High exits in a department may indicate leadership, workload, or compensation issues.Improve HR policies
Repeated exit reasons can signal the need for policy or benefit adjustments.Support workforce planning
Anticipate hiring needs based on exit trends.Evaluate management effectiveness
Compare exit rates across teams to spot leadership gaps.Track the impact of changes
Measure whether new policies or initiatives reduce employee exits over time.
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
HR Leadership Review
Present exit trends and reasons to senior management.Department Head Analysis
Assess why team members are leaving and take corrective actions.Annual Workforce Report
Support compliance, audits, or board-level reporting.Retention Strategy Development
Use exit feedback to design employee engagement and retention programs.Post-Restructuring Review
Understand the impact of organizational changes on employee exits.
Summary
The Employee Exits report in Dafater is a critical tool for understanding why employees leave, where turnover is happening, and how it affects the business. When used regularly, it enables proactive decision-making, stronger retention strategies, and more stable workforce planning.
Report Information
- Module: HR
- Related DocType: Exit Interview
- Report Type: Script Report
- Standard: Yes