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To rehire or not to rehire, that is the question. Actually, that is a question that is more and more likely to cross the mind of today’s recruiting managers. According to Forbes, organizations are starting to prioritize the hiring process more now than ever before. There is a big push to find the right people for the right positions, and perhaps “boomerang employees” fit the bill. So, what should you take into account when employees leave a company and then decide to come back? This guide is intended to help you make the best choices about rehiring “boomerang employees”. Boomerang Employee Definition Rehiring Former Employees Policy Rehiring Laid-off Employees Pros and Cons of Rehiring Former Employees Boomerang Employee Interview Best Tools for Recruiters and Hiring Managers Boomerang Employee Definition A boomerang employee is any individual who leaves a job for a period of time and then later returns to their position. Although it seems farfetched, employees who boomerang are becoming increasingly more common. There are many plausible reasons for an employee to leave an organization, only to later return. So, Why do boomerang employees leave and come back? Here are some of the most common reasons: They leave to try