Stay interviews The approach: Casual, private Full attention is on the employee Listen carefully, use empathy when they are frustrated about problems you can’t do anything about. I’d like to have an informal talk with you to find out how the job is going so I can do my best to support you as your manager, particularly with issues within my control. If you could change something about your job, what would that be? What do you feel are your strongest skills? Do you get to use them often enough in your current role? What would make your job more satisfying? What would you like to learn next here? What motivates (or demotivates) you? Are you clear on how your contributions help the company? What can I do to best support you? Add any other thoughts you have below: