Teryl @ Work

Do you take former employees back? We spend so much time discussing retention, and not nearly enough time with the people we want to retain or those we want to return. There are companies who have a policy not to re-employ. There are also companies who have alumni strategies where they continue to engage with former employees with the clear objective of re-engagement.   These strategies usually sit at executive level and tend to focus on high level talent. It has always surprised me that companies won’t re-employ, when I hear senior execs say that “you can’t go back” – once people have moved on, taking them back cannot be a good decision. I disagree.   First of all, when you find people who add value and fit your culture, they are gifts that don’t go into the re-gifting cupboard! It is a reality that people starting their careers are advised to try different opportunities.  If you hire young people, they will move on.   Your investmen...