| Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. | | | | | | | | | | | | | JANUARY 19, 2010 | | 3 Tips for Hiring Former Employees | | Former employees can often make successful rehires — they are known quantities and are familiar with your organization's unique culture. But bringing a former colleague back needs to be done thoughtfully: - Do your due diligence. You may assume you know what you're getting when hiring back former employees. But, you should go through a rigorous interview and screening process — just as you would for a new candidate — to be sure the returning employee is truly qualified for the job at hand.
- Communicate. Be sure the rest of the organization, especially those employees who were candidates for the position, knows the reasons for bringing back the employee.
- Brief the returning employee. The employee will need to know what the current situation is at the company, with special attention paid to what has changed since her departure.
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