Conversation Guide
Discover if a resignation is reversible
A tool for managers and people leaders
October 24, 2022
Receiving a staff resignation can feel like a charged moment. However, some of the most common reactions managers have often make departure more certain. Some reactions can shut the door on reversing a resignation and prevent learning about issues that may cause other departures. However, with the right response, some resignations can be reversed.
Rather than force the staff member to stay or treat the resignation as a foregone conclusion, use this conversation guide to have an honest, open-ended conversation to determine if their decision is reversible.