An offboarding checklist is a structured list of every step needed when someone leaves, covering handover, equipment return, access removal, and final pay.
An offboarding checklist makes exits safe and respectful. It usually covers knowledge handover, returning laptops and badges, removing access to every system and app, final payroll, and an exit interview.
Two steps carry real risk if skipped. Leaving accounts active after someone leaves is a security hole, and an unclear handover means work and knowledge walk out the door with them. A standard checklist, ideally automated, closes both gaps every time.