Rehiring: meaning, definitions and examples

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rehiring

 

[ riːˈhaɪərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

employment process

Rehiring refers to the act of offering employment again to a former employee who previously left a position. This process can be beneficial for companies, as rehired employees may already be familiar with the company's operations and culture, leading to a shorter adjustment period. Employers may choose to rehire individuals due to their previous performance or because there is a current need for their skills. It is often seen as a way to retain and re-engage talent that has left, particularly if they left on good terms. Rehiring can also involve negotiations regarding salary and job responsibilities.

Synonyms

recall, reengage, rehire.

Examples of usage

  • The company decided on rehiring experienced staff for the new project.
  • After a successful trial period, she was happy to hear about her rehiring.
  • Rehiring employees can save time on training and onboarding.

Translations

Translations of the word "rehiring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recontratação

🇮🇳 फिर से नियुक्ति

🇩🇪 Wiedereinstellung

🇮🇩 pekerjaan kembali

🇺🇦 повторне наймання

🇵🇱 ponowne zatrudnienie

🇯🇵 再雇用 (さいこよう)

🇫🇷 réembauche

🇪🇸 recontratación

🇹🇷 yeniden işe alma

🇰🇷 재고용 (jaegoyong)

🇸🇦 إعادة التوظيف

🇨🇿 znovu zaměstnání

🇸🇰 znova zamestnanie

🇨🇳 重新雇佣 (chóngxīn gùyōng)

🇸🇮 ponovna zaposlitev

🇮🇸 endurverkefni

🇰🇿 қайта жалдау

🇬🇪 მეორედ დასაქმება

🇦🇿 yenidən işə götürmə

🇲🇽 recontratación

Etymology

The term 'rehiring' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'hire', which comes from the Old English word 'hyran' meaning 'to pay for work or services'. The concept of rehiring has evolved over centuries as labor markets have changed, particularly with shifts in economic conditions and employment practices. Organizations began to recognize the value of their former employees, especially during times of skill shortages or increased demand for certain expertise. Over time, the practice has gained traction as companies seek to maximize efficiency and maintain a workforce that understands the company culture. Rehiring has become a strategic approach in human resources, aligning with trends of employee retention and engagement.