Leave in a few days. How to flag a issue?

[Dancingqueen90]

Hi,

Sorry for the late night post, I can't sleep.

I leave a role in the next week and have been a scapegoat for a few issues. I can evidence this.
I want to be able to have my side of the story heard but not sure on best route whilst keeping some dignity!

We do not have a official HR function but our HQ does. We do have a HR junior.

One option is to send a hard copy of my exit interview to HR team at HQ. My exit interview has been canx by my boss and will be rearranged apparently. I am sure he does not want to do my exit interview so don't hold out hope for this. And it wouldn't change anything at our site anyway. 2 other leavers recently didn't have their exit interview and one other did and I have a copy (they sent it to me).

I am in a fairly senior position but have been undermined alot and have zero faith in the leadership team.

What would you do?

Hi OP. This sounds like it's been a tricky situation. I'm sorry. Can I ask: what do you hope to get out of this? That will I think determine your best course of action.

Good question....I want my side heard.
Funnily enough I work up this morning to a meeting request with the HQ CEO to have a exit interview. Maybe that will give me a outlet or he is worried about legal action possibly after I leave?

I would do nothing, theres no point.
It might make you feel a bit better I suppose but thats all

Wait to see if you have an exit interview.

If you don't, write a statement and send it to HQ. Telling that in absence of an exit interview this us what you'd like to say.

If you think you will ever need a reference from this employer I think I wouldn't bother. In any case, you will have no way of knowing whether what you raise is listened to or thrown in the bin.

I once had a member of staff give quite a bitchy exit interview including criticisms of me. Later I was working at another much higher profile employer and they applied for a job in my team. He then realised I was in the team and sent me a letter suggesting if I was involved that I should step back from the recruitment process. Cheeky! I think he realised the regretted previous actions.

I'd think very carefully about what you hope to gain - even if you are trying to cover your own back you are drawing attention to how you were unable to resolve an issue despite your apparent seniority - it's very hard to make this look good for you. Exit interviews are best left with everyone feeling good - as @Bouledeneige has said - it's small world, unless you gain hugely - smile and leave.

Thanks for the advice .

They have called me for a exit interview before I go and I will speak to them. I will keep it factual and fuss free.

I don't need them for a reference, I have that sorted.

Agree with everyone else. If you want to be constructive you should discuss it in person, over a coffee ideally, with the person you’re in dispute with. You’re much more likely to end up having a positive long term outcome than moaning to their boss.

There are two sides to every story and you’re only going to draw attention to any negative things others might have to say about you.

Leave in a good way, sort out any residual frustrations in a calm, professional, friendly way and people will respect you for it.

If nobody is ever honest about why they're leaving nothing changes! You can flag issues without causing drama.
Boards can't tackle issues they aren't aware of

How did the exit interview go @Dancingqueen90 ?

Agree with @Gr33ngr33ngr4ss if nobody gives honest feedback nothing can change. Sometimes just having your side heard is a good enough reason.

In my company, your exit interview would be shared with the COO (or your function lead) and TL/manager would discuss if there was anything that we could learn from/address.

Update....so I took my boss for a drink and we had a very open and honest conversation. I am glad we did that as we departed on good terms. Whether they would change is a different matter .

Re exit interview. I didn't say anything negative. I was asked for my opinion on what my boss strength and development areas. I kept it concise and formal. The exit interview was shared by them to him before I left and he screen shot and sent me it so I could see. Nothing bad was in it ...

So all in all left on good terms and I got my side heard.

Thanks for everyone advice. Feel in a much better place.

@Dancingqueen90

That's a really good outcome - really pleased to hear it has all worked out so well for you. You managed it nicely! All the best in your new role.