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Why Boomerang Hires Outperform New Hires Every Time
Episode 19 of Hiring & Firing with Fexingo explores the overlooked power of boomerang employees — former staff who return to a company. Lucas presents compelling data from a 2025 LinkedIn study showing that boomerangs reach full productivity 40% faster than external hires and have a 30% higher two-year retention rate. He digs into why companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, and Starbucks have formalized alumni networks to tap this talent pool. Luna challenges the common assumption that rehires are a sign of disloyalty, and they debate when a boomerang hire makes sense versus when it backfires…
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