May 16, 2003

Workplace boomeranging
Posted by jbutler@bostonworks.com">Jason Butler at 11:01 AM -

The Times reports on how more workers are returning to previous employers.

It is an increasingly common phenomenon, workplace experts say, as attitudes of both employers and employees have adapted to the ups and downs of the economy over the last decade. Companies, realizing that worker loyalty has all but vanished, are more willing to rehire people they know to be honest and competent, no longer considering them turncoats. Likewise, ambitious employees who once might have regarded a move back to their old place of employment as a step down in their careers are today more likely to take whatever they can get.

I'm a boomeranger myself -- I worked for New York Times Digital while I was at Abuzz, then, after a year away, I rejoined the New York Times Company here at BostonWorks. I found my previous experience at the company beneficial in minimizing ramp-up time; if you already have a reputation and you already know all the players, you can get right to work.

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