Boomerang employees, individuals who previously worked in an organization and resigned within the last 24-36 months, are on the rise in India Inc. with a 20-25% growth compared to September 2022.
This trend is particularly prominent in sectors such as Financial Services, IT, Consulting, FMCG, Automotive, and Facility Management Services.
Major firms like IBM, Lenovo, Compass Group India, and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages are welcoming back former employees, as they are cost-effective and bring valuable organizational knowledge.
Studies suggest that hiring boomerang employees can result in significant cost savings, estimated between 33-67% in recruitment costs.