2.10 Boomerang Employees

In this episode, Karen Kirton explores the growing trend of boomerang employees—those who leave an organization and later return. She examines whether rehiring former employees is a strategic advantage or a potential mistake and shares insights from HR research and personal experience in corporate roles.In today’s episode, you will learn about:How attitudes toward rehiring former employees have shifted, with many businesses now more open to the idea than in the past.The key benefits of hiring boomerang employees, including faster recruitment and onboarding, better cultural fit, and bringing back valuable experience and external knowledge.The risks involved, such as personal biases, unresolved issues that led to the employee’s departure, and the challenge of adjusting to changes in the organization.The importance of evaluating why the employee left in the first place and whether returning is truly the best decision for both parties.Strategies for proactively maintaining relationships with former employees to encourage valuable talent to return.Why organizations should still follow a structured recruitment process when rehiring, ensuring that returning employees align with current business needs and culture.This episode provides practical advice for business leaders and HR professionals on how to assess the value of rehiring past employees while minimizing potential downsides.We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to amplifyhr.com.au or connect with Karen on LinkedIn!Send us Fan MailDownload our free guide, “Getting Stuff Done Through Your People,” giving you the tools to build a culture where people take ownership, goals get achieved, and results follow.https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/getting-stuff-done-through-your-people/