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The Surprising Reason ExEmployees Make the Best Hires
Episode 65 of Hiring & Firing with Fexingo explores the untapped potential of boomerang employees—people who leave your company and later return. Lucas and Luna dive into a 2024 study by the Workforce Institute at UKG that found rehires are 40% more likely to stay longer than first-time hires, and often reach full productivity 2-3 weeks faster. They examine why companies like Starbucks and REI formalized return programs, and contrast that with the stigma many managers still attach to boomerangs. The hosts discuss a case from a mid-sized tech firm where 15% of new hires were boomerangs…
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