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Boomerang employees rise in U.S. job market after quitting and returning
So-called boomerang employees, who leave a company and later return, are drawing renewed attention in the U.S. job market. With hiring weakening, companies are turning to former staff whose performance and cultural fit have already been tested. Data cited show boomerang rehiring has risen since 2024, and their share of new U.S. hires edged up from late 2023 to late 2025. Executives said rehiring remains selective, mainly favoring top performers who left on good terms.
