68 Employee Offboarding Statistics for 2025: Insights and Trends

Employee offboarding is a crucial yet often overlooked phase of the employee lifecycle. Proper offboarding practices can safeguard an organization's reputation, protect sensitive data, and maintain a positive alumni network. In 2025, new trends and data have emerged, shedding light on the importance of a well-structured offboarding process. Here are 68 insightful statistics to keep you informed:

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Key Employee Offboarding Statistics in 2025

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General Offboarding Statistics

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1. 70% of organizations now have a formalized offboarding process (SHRM).
2. 55% of HR leaders report that poor offboarding has resulted in negative reviews on employer review platforms (Glassdoor).
3. 62% of departing employees say they would return to their previous employer if offboarded positively (LinkedIn).
4. 48% of HR departments plan to invest in offboarding automation tools (HR Tech Survey).
5. 31% of companies consider offboarding to be as important as onboarding (SHRM).
6. 23% of companies include offboarding satisfaction in their annual employee engagement surveys (Gallup).
7. Nearly 40% of HR leaders feel unprepared to handle complex offboarding situations (Workplace Insights).
8. 72% of HR professionals believe offboarding directly impacts employer branding (HR Tech Insights).
9. 56% of employees feel their offboarding process reflects their overall experience at the company (Workplace Analytics).
10. 49% of companies report that offboarding helps identify internal process improvements (HR Trends).
11. 33% of HR teams have implemented exit surveys for all employees (Gallup).

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Data Security and Compliance

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12. 59% of companies experienced a data breach related to poorly managed offboarding (Forbes).
13. 85% of IT professionals cite offboarding as a critical time for cybersecurity risks (Cybersecurity Ventures).
14. Only 44% of companies ensure that all access rights are revoked within 24 hours of an employee’s departure (Gartner).
15. 20% of data breaches involve former employees within six months of departure (Ponemon Institute).
16. 92% of companies with robust offboarding processes report fewer data recovery issues (IT Insights).
17. 68% of organizations have a checklist for compliance during offboarding (Compliance Today).
18. Companies with automated offboarding processes reduce security incidents by 34% (Cybersecurity Today).
19. 63% of IT teams feel under-resourced to handle offboarding security needs (IT Survey).
20. 78% of HR departments collaborate with IT for secure offboarding (Tech Collaboration Report).
21. 35% of companies implement multi-layered authentication as part of their offboarding security protocols (Cyber Insights).

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Financial Impact of Poor Offboarding

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22. Organizations lose an average of $23,000 per improperly offboarded employee due to data and equipment recovery costs (PwC).
23. Companies with structured offboarding save 25% on average in post-departure costs (Deloitte).
24. Employees who experience positive offboarding are 45% more likely to refer others to the organization (LinkedIn).
25. 47% of HR professionals cite cost savings as the main reason for improving offboarding practices (HR Insights).
26. 38% of lawsuits involving ex-employees stem from mishandled exits (Legal HR).
27. 41% of companies fail to retrieve all company-owned devices during offboarding (Device Management Insights).
28. 84% of organizations that streamline offboarding processes report lower legal costs (Corporate Counsel Survey).
29. 45% of HR teams note improved retention of institutional knowledge due to enhanced offboarding (HR Knowledge Report).

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Employee Experience and Feedback

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30. 78% of employees say a seamless offboarding process impacts their likelihood to recommend the company as a workplace (LinkedIn).
31. 42% of departing employees felt undervalued during their exit process (Gallup).
32. Employees who receive exit interviews are 62% more likely to stay connected as alumni (SHRM).
33. Only 27% of organizations use exit interview data to improve workplace culture (Workplace Analytics).
34. Exit interviews reveal that 34% of employees leave due to management issues (Glassdoor).
35. 74% of employees report that timely communication during offboarding improves their overall perception of the company (HR Review).
36. Employees who are offboarded through digital platforms rate their experience 18% higher (HR Tech Trends).
37. 40% of employees state their offboarding process influenced their willingness to rejoin in the future (Employee Trends).

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Knowledge Transfer

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38. Only 37% of organizations ensure adequate knowledge transfer during offboarding (SHRM).
39. 81% of managers find themselves ill-prepared to handle the responsibilities left behind by departing employees (Harvard Business Review).
40. 29% of organizations use digital tools for knowledge transfer during offboarding (Workplace Tech).
41. Teams that focus on knowledge transfer during offboarding report a 15% reduction in project delays (PMI).
42. 46% of companies say knowledge loss is a significant challenge during employee transitions (Workforce Insights).
43. Digital tools for knowledge capture increase efficiency by 22% during offboarding (Tech Productivity Report).
44. 55% of organizations use mentoring to assist with knowledge transfer during offboarding (Mentorship Today).

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Alumni Networks and Employer Branding

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45. Companies with active alumni programs see a 33% higher rehire rate of former employees (Forbes).
46. 61% of organizations now track and engage with former employees as part of their employer branding strategy (LinkedIn).
47. Employees who leave on good terms are 70% more likely to recommend the organization (Gallup).
48. 15% of alumni rehires bring a new client to the organization within six months (Corporate Alumni Survey).
49. 44% of companies use alumni networks to market their brand (Brand Insights).
50. Alumni networks contribute to 12% of annual recruitment through referrals (Recruitment Today).
51. 48% of HR leaders believe alumni programs strengthen organizational culture (Culture Report).
52. 30% of former employees engage with alumni networks through social media platforms (Social Recruitment).
53. 41% of HR teams focus on personalized outreach for alumni engagement (HR Engagement Report).

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Remote and Hybrid Offboarding Challenges

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54. Remote employees take 30% longer to complete offboarding compared to on-site employees (Gartner).
55. 49% of HR teams struggle to retrieve equipment from remote workers during offboarding (Deloitte).
56. Only 36% of remote employees feel satisfied with their offboarding process (Remote Work Survey).
57. 58% of remote workers who had poor offboarding cite lack of communication as the primary issue (Remote Insights).
58. 39% of organizations now have policies to manage remote offboarding (Policy Trends).
59. 22% of remote employees experience delays in receiving their final pay (Payroll Trends).
60. 37% of remote employees face challenges returning company-owned devices (Tech Equipment Report).
61. 65% of remote workers prefer digital-first offboarding methods (Remote Preferences).

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Industry-Specific Insights

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62. 83% of tech companies prioritize offboarding to secure intellectual property (TechCrunch).
63. 67% of healthcare organizations cite compliance as their biggest offboarding challenge (Healthcare IT News).
64. Retail and hospitality sectors report the highest rates of incomplete offboarding at 58% (Retail Dive).
65. Finance companies see a 28% higher risk of intellectual property theft during offboarding (Finance Today).
66. Manufacturing companies report that 42% of exits lack proper handover documentation (Industry Weekly).
67. 25% of educational institutions struggle with student-worker offboarding processes (Education Insights).
68. 89% of legal firms report successful client transition strategies during offboarding (Legal Trends).

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Final Thoughts

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The data is clear: investing in robust offboarding processes is not only a best practice but a necessity in 2025. From protecting sensitive information to fostering positive relationships with former employees, offboarding plays a pivotal role in an organization's success. Businesses can build a more secure, positive, and forward-thinking environment by addressing these statistics and insights.

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