Boomerang Employee

A boomerang employee is an employee who returns to work for a company after having previously left the organization.

Benefits or hiring a boomerang employee

• Lower training costs and faster onboarding
• Stronger cultural alignment and higher job satisfaction
• Increased engagement and productivity
• Prior knowledge of teams and organizational culture
• New skills gained through additional professional experience

Disadvantages of hiring a boomerang employee

•  Potential unresolved conflicts dating back to the employee’s departure
• Possible resistance to change if the company has undergone significant growth or organizational restructuring
• Risk of missing out on new talent that could bring fresh perspectives to the organization