Yesterday, we touched on the topic of boomerang hires.
These are agents who come back to your company after working for a competitor.
The evidence is mounting that following up with agents who defected may be worth the effort.
According to researchers, almost 25% of individuals who change jobs later regret it.
The number one reason cited for feeling regret is “they miss the people they used to work with.”
In addition, there may be less resistance to coming back than you imagine.
Over 70% of employees said they would return to a previous employer if the right opportunity arose.
While you will hire some people for a lifetime career, it’s not a reasonable expectation for most agents.
It’s better to recognize the natural ebb and flow of a professional relationship and see someone leaving as an opportunity for a boomerang hire at some point in the future.