By Kavita Mistry 
The global leader in IT services and consulting, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has witnessed a remarkable surge in the return of its former employees which they are calling as “boomerang employees.”
Boomerang Employees Returning To Cognizant
The IT major has witnessed a 40% increase in the returnees over the past two years.
That’s a big number as more than 14,000 former employees have rejoined its workforce during this period.
Besides this, it also highlights the trend of the company’s ability to foster a culture that employees are eager to return to, even after exploring opportunities elsewhere.
This holds a great significance as this trend underscores the company’s ability to foster a culture which reveals that the former employees are eager to return to the company, even after exploring opportunities elsewhere.
On the other hand when it comes to Cognizant, the company’s approach in welcoming back boomerang employees showcases its innovative talent management strategies.
In addition to this, the IT major also emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong relationships with former staff.
When it comes to the Boomerang employees, they are the individuals who voluntarily leave an organization and later return after working elsewhere.
In recent years, this phenomenon has gained a lot of traction especially in the wake of the “Great Resignation” following the COVID-19 pandemic.
During that time, many professionals left their jobs in the search of seemingly better opportunities.
But, it appears that they experienced “new hire’s remorse” as their new roles or company cultures failed to meet their expectations.
This has worked out in Cognizant favour and the company has capitalized on this trend further positioning itself as an employer of choice for those seeking to return.
Now Cognizant is feeling a total hold of Boomerang Success as the
Cognizant’s Chief People Officer, Kathy Diaz, revealed that the company has a pipeline of 20,000 former employees who have expressed interest in rejoining.
So far, the organization employs 340,000 people globally.
In the meantime, the influx of boomerang employees has become a key component of its recruitment strategy.
It won’t be an exaggeration to say that the high number of returnees is a testament to Cognizant’s entrepreneurial and innovative culture as it empowers employees and fosters collaboration, Kathy said.
Coming to the returning staff, they have highlighted several factors that make Cognizant an attractive option for boomerang employees in interviews.
They have described these opportunities for career growth, social ties with former colleagues, and a strong sense of autonomy.
It appears that Cognizant’s flexible working policies and diverse range of projects across industries have contributed to its appeal.
A Unique Advantage to Organizations
According to Cognizant, the boomerang employees bring fresh perspectives and ideas which are gained by their experiences at other companies.
Besides this they require less onboarding due to their familiarity with the organization’s operations and culture.
With this move, the IT service provider has leveraged these benefits to enhance its workforce and drive innovation.
For the company’s approach in welcoming back former employees, it is rooted in its commitment in maintaining positive relationships with departing staff.
The company has treated resignations as an opportunity to build long-term connections rather than as losses.
It has created a culture of respect, loyalty and their strategy has proven effective in attracting talent back to the organization.