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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
(Source: Harvard Business Review)
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