Refers to workers who return to their former employers after leaving their jobs. Key benefits of this practice include (1) employees can return to work without much onboarding or training, and (2) recruiters can streamline the hiring process.  Considerations for this practice include (1) the importance of evaluating why the employee left and whether concerns have been addressed, and (2) ensuring employers do not unintentionally communicate to current staff that employees must leave to get a raise or promotion.

To facilitate hiring former employees, employers can focus on an off-boarding process in which they make it clear to employees that their work has been valued, and employees would be welcomed back if an opportunity arises.