Increasing numbers of boomerang employees
Farida Charania
Global Entrepreneur | Talent Acquisition | Investor | Board Member | DEIB Advocate | Top Community Voice
Introduction
The boomerang employee is a familiar but often misunderstood creature. There are many reasons why an employee might return to their organization after having worked elsewhere, and some of them aren't even good reasons. Oftentimes, boomerang employees have proven performance histories and are familiar with a company's culture, which enables them to get back to work quickly upon their return.
Boomerang employees have a proven track record with the organization and are often familiar with its culture.
The second, and more important reason, is that the boomerang employee has a proven track record with the organization and is often familiar with its culture. In fact, according to one survey conducted by Universum, an international research firm specializing in human resources and talent management solutions, 82% of employers said they were more likely to hire someone who had previously worked for them than someone who had not. Furthermore, 64% of respondents said they would be willing to increase a candidate's salary if they were rehired by their former employer.
The third benefit can be summed up as “no surprises”: A boomerang employee already knows what it's like working at your company and will therefore be less likely to accept a job offer only to quit after two weeks because they didn't realize how much more work would be required than they'd expected from the job description or from their previous experience working there (which could have been several years ago).
Many companies are boomerang-friendly and welcome back former employees, who are viewed as committed and loyal to the company.
The company will treat you like a family member and make you feel comfortable. You will feel that your contribution is important and valued, and you can easily talk to your colleagues about things that matter to you.
Boomerang employees often retain their jobs for longer periods than other workers, as they are viewed as committed and loyal to the company. They may also be more productive than new hires, since they already know how the company operates and can easily pick up where they left off in their previous positions.
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Boomerangers may bring new skills, experience and knowledge acquired elsewhere to the organization, benefitting their departments and teammates.
One of your employees has returned to the fold after an extended absence—and they’re bringing some new skills, experience and knowledge with them.
Boomerangers are a useful tool for HR departments; they may bring new skills, experience and knowledge acquired elsewhere to the organization, benefitting their departments and teammates.
Some companies have implemented returner programs designed to welcome boomerang employees back into the fold.
Not all of these boomerangers are returning for the same reasons, but many of them were motivated by the desire to come home.
People are returning home for a variety of reasons. Some are coming back for a second chance at starting a career, others to be closer to family and friends. Some have been laid off and want to start their own business or pursue an entrepreneurial endeavor in a familiar environment, while others feel that they have burnt out on corporate life and need some time away from it all.
The numbers point toward the fact that many boomers aren't returning because they've burned out on corporate life or have simply had enough of going after goals outside themselves; instead, it seems like many boomerangs are coming home in order to find fulfillment in different areas of their lives—and not just by working hard towards another promotion or bonus check!
Conclusion
We know that the concept of boomeranging—coming back to a company after leaving it—may not be something you’ve thought about much in the past. But now that you’re aware of the benefits, perhaps you will consider it as an option when planning your next career move.