Laura is the chief people officer at iCIMS where she leads all people functions at iCIMS, including talent acquisition, development, management, total rewards and employee engagement. She is a people-first, passionate and forward-thinking leader with 15 years of experience in HR and talent roles. As CPO, Laura leads the company’s people strategy to build a dedicated and diverse team with an inclusive culture.
You want to be sure your goals are aligned to push the business forward. Bringing back a boomerang candidate should make sense for both the employee and the business. Job seekers that consistently push themselves to grow their skill set and are continual learners stand out. A boomerang candidate that has progressed their career during their time away is indicative of someone who is passionate, engaged and motivated to hit the ground running should they be rehired.
Recession fears are drawing workers back, but is hiring a former employee the right decision?