Workers divided on returning to former employers, research reveals
Research from MyPerfectResume found that 55% of workers view returning to a previous employer as a smart move, while 37% see it as “playing it safe".
Employees remain split on whether returning to a former employer is a positive career move, with attitudes shaped by past experiences, leadership changes and concerns about workplace culture, according to research from MyPerfectResume.
The report found that 55% of workers view returning to a previous employer as a smart move, while 37% see it as “playing it safe” and 5% consider it a sign of failure.
The findings suggest that ‘boomerang employment’ is less a clear trend and more a case-by-case decision influenced by personal and professional factors.
Jasmine Escalera, career expert at MyPerfectResume, said: “Returning to a past employer is less of a sweeping trend and more of a personal calculation.
“The decision depends not only on pay and benefits, but also on trust, reputation, and how workers view their own career momentum.”
The research highlighted that leadership change and improved work-life balance are the strongest motivators for returning, both cited by 67% of respondents.
By contrast, only 25% said career growth would influence their decision, while just 11% pointed to remote or hybrid working.
However, many workers remain hesitant.
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