Inglés - B2.2 - "Stay Interviews": What workers need to know

10 Questions

What are stay interviews?

Informal conversations between employers and employees focused on retaining talent.

What does being invited to a stay interview indicate?

That the employer values the employee's contributions.

What are some sample questions that may be asked during a stay interview?

Questions about the employee's career aspirations.

Can employees ask for stay interview questions in advance?

Yes, and they should also prepare their answers.

How should criticism be communicated during a stay interview?

It should be communicated tactfully and professionally.

What can employees do to address concerns without giving ultimatums?

They can create career milestones with their manager.

Can stay interviews be a time to negotiate for a raise or other benefits?

Yes, but employees should come prepared with concrete examples of achievements.

What should employees avoid mentioning during negotiations for a raise or other benefits?

Their personal financial situations.

What else can stay interviews be used for besides discussing job satisfaction?

Discussing benefits and asking questions about performance and career growth.

What is the goal of stay interviews?

To improve employee retention and job satisfaction.

Study Notes

Stay interviews are informal conversations between employers and employees focused on retaining talent.
Being invited to a stay interview is a positive sign that your employer values your contributions.
Sample questions in a stay interview may cover motivation, challenges, work-life balance, and career aspirations.
Employees can ask for stay interview questions in advance and prepare their answers.
Honesty is important in stay interviews, but criticism should be communicated tactfully and professionally.
Employees can create career milestones with their manager to address concerns without giving ultimatums.
Stay interviews can be a time to negotiate for a raise or other benefits, but employees should do their homework and come prepared with concrete examples of achievements.
Don't compare pay to coworkers or mention personal financial situations in negotiations.
Stay interviews can also be used to discuss benefits and ask questions about performance and career growth.
The goal of stay interviews is to improve employee retention and job satisfaction.
Employee is considering leaving their current job.
They have concerns about their career path and work-life balance.
They are interested in working on projects they are passionate about.
They want to know about upcoming benefits and perks.
They are curious about potential changes to work hours.
They want to know what they need to do to advance in their career.
They are interested in working on other projects.
The company's response to their concerns will impact their decision to stay or leave.
The employee values their current role and colleagues.
They are looking for guidance and support from their employer.