Boomerang hiring — the practice of rehiring former employees — is gaining traction across industries, with CEOs highlighting its benefits.
At HR and payroll platform Deel, cofounder and CEO Alex Bouaziz recently welcomed back Ahmed Mousa, who returned just months after leaving. Deel reported that rehires more than doubled between 2024 and 2026, reflecting a broader trend: 3.4% of new hires in the US by late 2025 were boomerang employees, up from 3.1% two years earlier.
Boomerang Workers Reinforce Loyalty Among Current Staff
Bouaziz said returning workers bring familiarity and relationships that accelerate productivity, while also offering feedback on why they left and how the company can improve.
He emphasized that only high performers who left on good terms are considered. Other leaders share similar views. Fred Voccola, CEO of Simpro Group, said he avoids “job‑bouncers” but values rehiring honorable employees who left for career growth.
Companies like Salesforce have also embraced boomerangs, even celebrating their return with symbolic gestures. Beyond filling roles, boomerang employees can positively influence current staff, reinforcing loyalty when colleagues see why someone chose to return.
For Mousa, the decision to rejoin Deel was both professional and personal — a move his wife predicted the day he left.
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