Stay Interview Survey
Stay interviews are proactive conversations with current employees to understand what keeps them engaged and what could cause them to leave. Unlike exit interviews, stay interviews give you the opportunity to act before it's too late. This comprehensive template covers job satisfaction, career growth, management relationship, and work-life balance with thoughtful open-ended questions that encourage honest feedback.
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export function stayInterviewSurvey(form: FormTs) {
// Stay Interview Survey - Employee Retention Tool
// Demonstrates: Slider, MatrixQuestion, StarRating, EmojiRating, RatingScale (Likert), multi-page wizard
// ============================================
// HEADER
// ============================================
form.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header', {
label: 'Stay Interview',
computedValue: () => 'Your honest feedback helps us create a better workplace. All responses are confidential.',
customStyles: {
backgroundColor: '#8b5cf6',
color: 'white',
padding: '24px',
borderRadius: '12px',
textAlign: 'center'
}
});
});
// ============================================
// MULTI-PAGE WIZARD
// ============================================
const pages = form.addPages('stayInterviewPages');
// ============================================
// PAGE 1: Engagement & Satisfaction
// ============================================
const page1 = pages.addPage('engagement');
page1.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('page1Title', {
label: '',
computedValue: () => 'Part 1: Current Engagement',
customStyles: { fontWeight: 'bold', fontSize: '18px', marginBottom: '8px' }
});
});
// Engagement Slider
const engagementSection = page1.addSubform('engagementSection', {
title: 'How Engaged Do You Feel?',
customStyles: () => {
const level = engagementSection.slider('engagementLevel')?.value();
if (level && level >= 8) return { backgroundColor: '#d1fae5', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
if (level && level <= 4) return { backgroundColor: '#fee2e2', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
return { padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px', border: '1px dashed #cbd5e1' };
}
});
engagementSection.addRow(row => {
row.addSlider('engagementLevel', {
label: 'On a scale of 1-10, how engaged do you feel at work right now?',
min: 1,
max: 10,
step: 1,
showValue: true,
defaultValue: 5
});
});
engagementSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('engagementFeedback', {
computedValue: () => {
const level = engagementSection.slider('engagementLevel')?.value();
if (level && level >= 8) return '💚 Great to hear you feel highly engaged!';
if (level && level >= 5) return '💛 Thank you for sharing. Let\'s explore how we can increase your engagement.';
if (level) return '🔴 We appreciate your honesty. Let\'s discuss what might help.';
return '';
},
customStyles: { fontStyle: 'italic', textAlign: 'center', padding: '8px' }
});
});
// Work-Life Balance with Emoji Rating
const balanceSection = page1.addSubform('balanceSection', {
title: 'Work-Life Balance'
});
balanceSection.addRow(row => {
row.addEmojiRating('workLifeBalance', {
label: 'How would you rate your current work-life balance?',
preset: 'satisfaction',
size: 'lg',
showLabels: true,
alignment: 'center'
});
});
// ============================================
// PAGE 2: Job Satisfaction Factors
// ============================================
const page2 = pages.addPage('satisfaction');
page2.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('page2Title', {
label: '',
computedValue: () => 'Part 2: What Matters to You',
customStyles: { fontWeight: 'bold', fontSize: '18px', marginBottom: '8px' }
});
});
// What keeps you here - SuggestionChips
const stayReasonsSection = page2.addSubform('stayReasonsSection', {
title: 'Why You Stay',
customStyles: { backgroundColor: '#f8fafc', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
stayReasonsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addSuggestionChips('stayReasons', {
label: 'What keeps you working here? (select your top 3)',
suggestions: [
{ id: 'team', name: 'Great team/colleagues' },
{ id: 'manager', name: 'Supportive manager' },
{ id: 'growth', name: 'Career growth opportunities' },
{ id: 'compensation', name: 'Compensation & benefits' },
{ id: 'mission', name: 'Company mission/values' },
{ id: 'flexibility', name: 'Work flexibility' },
{ id: 'learning', name: 'Learning opportunities' },
{ id: 'recognition', name: 'Recognition & appreciation' },
{ id: 'challenge', name: 'Challenging work' },
{ id: 'stability', name: 'Job stability' }
],
max: 3,
alignment: 'center'
});
});
// Satisfaction Matrix
const satisfactionSection = page2.addSubform('satisfactionSection', {
title: 'Satisfaction Levels'
});
satisfactionSection.addRow(row => {
row.addMatrixQuestion('satisfactionMatrix', {
label: 'How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your job?',
rows: [
{ id: 'role', label: 'Your current role & responsibilities', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'growth', label: 'Career development opportunities', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'compensation', label: 'Compensation & benefits', isRequired: false },
{ id: 'recognition', label: 'Recognition for your work', isRequired: false },
{ id: 'tools', label: 'Tools & resources provided', isRequired: false },
{ id: 'culture', label: 'Team culture & dynamics', isRequired: false }
],
columns: [
{ id: 'very-unsatisfied', label: 'Very Unsatisfied' },
{ id: 'unsatisfied', label: 'Unsatisfied' },
{ id: 'neutral', label: 'Neutral' },
{ id: 'satisfied', label: 'Satisfied' },
{ id: 'very-satisfied', label: 'Very Satisfied' }
],
striped: true,
fullWidth: true
});
});
// ============================================
// PAGE 3: Manager Relationship
// ============================================
const page3 = pages.addPage('manager');
page3.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('page3Title', {
label: '',
computedValue: () => 'Part 3: Manager Relationship',
customStyles: { fontWeight: 'bold', fontSize: '18px', marginBottom: '8px' }
});
});
const managerSection = page3.addSubform('managerSection', {
title: 'Your Manager',
customStyles: () => {
const rating = managerSection.starRating('managerRating')?.value();
if (rating && rating >= 4) return { backgroundColor: '#d1fae5', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
if (rating && rating <= 2) return { backgroundColor: '#fee2e2', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
return { padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px', border: '1px dashed #cbd5e1' };
}
});
managerSection.addRow(row => {
row.addStarRating('managerRating', {
label: 'Overall, how would you rate your relationship with your direct manager?',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'xl',
alignment: 'center',
showConfettiOnMax: true
});
});
managerSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRatingScale('managerSupport', {
label: 'My manager provides the support I need to succeed',
preset: 'likert-5',
size: 'md',
alignment: 'center',
isVisible: () => managerSection.starRating('managerRating')?.value() !== null
});
});
managerSection.addSpacer();
managerSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('managerFeedback', {
label: () => {
const rating = managerSection.starRating('managerRating')?.value();
if (rating && rating >= 4) return 'What does your manager do well?';
if (rating && rating <= 2) return 'What could your manager do differently?';
return 'Any feedback about your manager relationship?';
},
placeholder: 'Share specific examples if possible...',
rows: 3,
isVisible: () => managerSection.starRating('managerRating')?.value() !== null
});
});
// ============================================
// PAGE 4: Growth & Future
// ============================================
const page4 = pages.addPage('growth');
page4.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('page4Title', {
label: '',
computedValue: () => 'Part 4: Growth & Future',
customStyles: { fontWeight: 'bold', fontSize: '18px', marginBottom: '8px' }
});
});
// Career Growth Rating Scale
const growthSection = page4.addSubform('growthSection', {
title: 'Career Development'
});
growthSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRatingScale('careerProgress', {
label: 'I feel I am making progress toward my career goals',
preset: 'likert-7',
size: 'md',
alignment: 'center'
});
});
growthSection.addSpacer();
growthSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('careerGoals', {
label: 'What are your career goals for the next 1-2 years?',
placeholder: 'Where do you see yourself? What skills do you want to develop?',
rows: 3
});
});
growthSection.addSpacer();
growthSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('growthSupport', {
label: 'What could the company do to better support your career growth?',
placeholder: 'Training, mentorship, projects, promotions, etc.',
rows: 3
});
});
// Flight Risk Assessment
const riskSection = page4.addSubform('riskSection', {
title: 'Looking Ahead',
customStyles: { backgroundColor: '#fef3c7', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
riskSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('stayLikelihood', {
label: 'Do you see yourself still working here in 12 months?',
options: [
{ id: 'definitely', name: 'Definitely yes' },
{ id: 'probably', name: 'Probably yes' },
{ id: 'unsure', name: 'Unsure' },
{ id: 'probably-no', name: 'Probably not' },
{ id: 'no', name: 'Definitely not' }
],
orientation: 'vertical'
});
});
riskSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('leaveReasons', {
label: 'What might cause you to consider leaving?',
placeholder: 'Be honest - this helps us address issues before they become problems...',
rows: 3,
isVisible: () => {
const likelihood = riskSection.radioButton('stayLikelihood')?.value();
return likelihood === 'unsure' || likelihood === 'probably-no' || likelihood === 'no';
}
});
});
riskSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('keepFactors', {
label: 'What would make you more likely to stay long-term?',
placeholder: 'Changes, opportunities, or improvements you\'d like to see...',
rows: 3
});
});
// ============================================
// SUMMARY SECTION (after pages)
// ============================================
const summarySection = form.addSubform('summary', {
title: 'Interview Summary',
isVisible: () => engagementSection.slider('engagementLevel')?.value() !== null
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('summaryContent', {
computedValue: () => {
const engagement = engagementSection.slider('engagementLevel')?.value();
const balance = balanceSection.emojiRating('workLifeBalance')?.value();
const stayReasons = stayReasonsSection.suggestionChips('stayReasons')?.value() || [];
const managerRating = managerSection.starRating('managerRating')?.value();
const stayLikelihood = riskSection.radioButton('stayLikelihood')?.value();
let summary = '📋 Stay Interview Summary\n';
summary += '━'.repeat(28) + '\n\n';
// Engagement
if (engagement) {
const engEmoji = engagement >= 8 ? '🟢' : engagement >= 5 ? '🟡' : '🔴';
summary += `${engEmoji} Engagement Level: ${engagement}/10\n`;
}
// Work-Life Balance
if (balance) {
const balanceLabels: Record<string, string> = {
'very-bad': '😢 Poor',
'bad': '😕 Below Average',
'neutral': '😐 Moderate',
'good': '🙂 Good',
'excellent': '😊 Excellent'
};
summary += `⚖️ Work-Life Balance: ${balanceLabels[balance] || balance}\n`;
}
// Manager Rating
if (managerRating) {
summary += `👔 Manager Relationship: ${'⭐'.repeat(managerRating)}${managerRating}/5\n`;
}
// Stay Reasons
if (stayReasons.length > 0) {
summary += `\n💚 Top Reasons to Stay: ${stayReasons.length} selected\n`;
}
// Retention Risk
if (stayLikelihood) {
const riskLabels: Record<string, string> = {
'definitely': '🟢 Low Risk',
'probably': '🟢 Low Risk',
'unsure': '🟡 Medium Risk',
'probably-no': '🟠 High Risk',
'no': '🔴 Critical Risk'
};
summary += `\n📊 Retention Outlook: ${riskLabels[stayLikelihood] || stayLikelihood}`;
}
return summary;
},
customStyles: () => {
const stayLikelihood = riskSection.radioButton('stayLikelihood')?.value();
const baseStyles = {
padding: '16px',
borderRadius: '8px',
whiteSpace: 'pre-wrap',
fontFamily: 'monospace',
fontSize: '14px'
};
if (stayLikelihood === 'definitely' || stayLikelihood === 'probably') {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#d1fae5', borderLeft: '4px solid #10b981' };
} else if (stayLikelihood === 'probably-no' || stayLikelihood === 'no') {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#fee2e2', borderLeft: '4px solid #ef4444' };
}
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#fef3c7', borderLeft: '4px solid #f59e0b' };
}
});
});
// ============================================
// FORM CONFIGURATION
// ============================================
form.configureSubmitButton({
label: 'Complete Stay Interview'
});
form.configureCompletionScreen({
type: 'text',
title: 'Thank You for Your Openness',
message: 'Your feedback is incredibly valuable. Your manager or HR will follow up to discuss action items based on your responses. Together, we can make this a great place to work.'
});
}
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a stay interview?
A stay interview is a structured conversation with current employees to understand what keeps them engaged and identify potential concerns before they consider leaving. It's a proactive retention strategy.
When should I conduct stay interviews?
Best practices include conducting stay interviews quarterly, after major company changes, during annual reviews, or when you notice changes in employee engagement or performance.
Who should conduct stay interviews?
Direct managers are often best positioned for stay interviews as they can act on feedback. However, HR or skip-level managers may be appropriate when there are manager-related concerns.
How is this different from an engagement survey?
Stay interviews are individual conversations that dig deeper into personal motivations and concerns. Engagement surveys measure team/company-wide trends. Both are valuable and complementary.
What if an employee is already thinking of leaving?
Stay interviews can still be valuable. Understanding their concerns may allow you to address issues before they resign. Even if they leave, their feedback helps retain others.