; and (2) to receive feedback on workplace policies, professional development opportunities, and other issues affecting the decision of the members to remain in the Department. (b) Departing members The Director General of the Foreign Service shall provide an opportunity for an exit interview or survey to each member of the workforce of the Department who separates from service with the Department to better understand the member’s reasons for leaving such service. (c) Use of analysis from interviews and surveys The Director General of the Foreign Service shall analyze information obtained through interviews and surveys under subsections (a) and (b) to determine— (1) if and how the diversity of those participating in such interviews and surveys impacts the results; and (2) whether to implement any policy changes or make any recommendations as part of the report required under section 402. (d) Tracking data The Department shall— (1) track demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs; (2) annually evaluate such data— (A) to identify ways to improve outreach and recruitment for such programs, consistent with merit system principles; and (B) to understand how participation in any program offered or sponsored by the Department under paragraph (1) differs among the diversity groups of the workforce; and (3) actively encourage participation from a range of demographic categories, especially from categories with consistently low participation. 404. Recruitment (a) In general The Secretary should— (1) continue to seek a diverse and talented pool of applicants