Hiring · HR glossary

Boomerang Employee

A boomerang employee is someone who returns to work for a previous employer after leaving. The returning role may be the same or different from the earlier position.

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Example

A former analyst returns two years later as a team lead after gaining relevant experience elsewhere and completing the normal assessment process.

What to keep in mind

Previous familiarity does not remove the need to assess current fit and update onboarding. Clarify treatment of prior service, benefits and access under the applicable terms and law.

Boomerang Employee

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