12/14/2023

What to Know About “Boomerang” Hires

Here’s a look at some considerations when rehiring these employees

A few years after saying goodbye to a great employee, their name pops up while reviewing resumes for an open position at your organization. Even if you haven’t experienced this situation yet, it may only be a matter of time before you see former staffers wanting to return.

Although large numbers of American workers quit their jobs during the pandemic to look for better opportunities, many have started to regret that decision.

For example, a 2022 study from payroll firm UKG found that 43 percent of people who quit their jobs during the pandemic admitted that they were better off at their old companies. Respondents indicated that they missed their coworkers (38 percent), the familiarity of their roles (31 percent), customers (22 percent), compensation (19 percent) and work-life balance (16 percent).

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