The majority (87%) of HR managers said they would welcome a returning employee who left on good terms, but 70% of employees said it’s unlikely they’d apply for a job with a former employer, according to a new survey by staffing firm Accountemps.
According to the survey, the primary reason employees wouldn’t apply for a job at their previous employer was that they didn’t like their job duties (21%).
Another 20% said they didn’t like the corporate culture, while 15% said they didn’t like management.
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“Former employees are already familiar with the work culture, expectations, and training requirements of the organization, which means less ramp-up time and fewer surprises,” said Dianne Hunnam-Jones, Canadian president of Accountemps.
“Organizations should keep this in mind when an employee is leaving and make an effort to ensure that exit interviews are productive and civil, leaving the door open for great employees to return down the road.”
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