Employees leaving their jobs often have a wealth of information about the position they formerly occupied. We want to know your thoughts. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life at The University and your honesty can help us accomplish this mission.

Please note:
  • This form will not be shared with your former supervisor or other department staff
  • Your comments will not affect any professional references given from your campus.

Thank you for your time.

1. Please cite the most recent information regarding your UM employment experience.

Name:   
Email:   
Title:   
Campus:
Supervisor:     
Department:   
Years of Employment:

2. Choose all the relevant reasons for leaving your current position.
  Better Pay
  Better Benefits
  Better Job Opportunity
  Better Location
  Better Skill Match
  Family/Personal Circumstances
  Inadequate Facilities
  Inadequate Professional Development
  Inadequate Budget
  Involuntary Separation - During Probation
  Involuntary Separation - Post Probation
  Job Related Stress
   Lack of Challenge
  Lack of Training
  Personal Health Concerns
  Poor Work Environment
  Position Funding Concluded
  Relationship with Supervisor
  Relationship with Coworkers
  Relocation
  Returned To School
  Retirement
  Workload Too Heavy

3. Please rate the following statements:

Agree Disagree Not Applicable
Overall, I was satisfied with my position. 
I was given the necessary tools to perform my job. 
My accomplishments were recognized. 
My duties and responsibilites were clearly explained to me. 
There were an adequate number of opportunites to grow professionally. 
Colleagues treated one another with respect. 
Information was communicated quickly and clearly. 
The work environment was safe. 
Attitudes were positive and helpful. 
I was able to effectively communicate concerns, problems, and ideas. 

4. My Supervisor:

Agree Disagree Not Applicable
Communicated policies & practices 
Followed policies & practices: 
Demonstrated fair treatment: 
Provided recognition for a job well done: 
Encouraged cooperation: 
Resolved complaints and problems promptly: 
Understood my responsiblities: 
Gave useful feedback 
Conducted performance evaluations fairly 
Provided an appropriate level of supervision 
Listened to suggestions 

5. The Department:

Agree Disagree Not Applicable
Provided job related training. 
Enforced health and safety guidelines. 
I would recommend this department as an employer. 
Cooperated well with other departments. 
Had good morale among employees. 
Was willing to make the necessary changes to improve service. 

6. I was satisfied with the service I received from Human Resources during my employment.

Agree  Disagree  Not Applicable 
When you were first offered the position, what appealed to you most about working at UM?

What changes can be made to improve the department/university workplace environment?

What is one specific action that could have been taken to retain you?

What advice would you give to a person occupying your former position in the future?

What employee benefits are the most valuable and why did they hold value for you?

Would you recommend University employment to others?