Remote miscommunication builds quietly through unclear context and assumptions. This post explores where it breaks down and how leaders can prevent it before it turns into rework.

The message comes in on a Monday morning. A former employee, someone who left on good terms about a year ago, wants to know if there might be room to come back. Your first instinct is probably relief. Your second instinct should be a few careful questions. Boomerang Employees Are More Common Than You Think The boomerang employee, someone who leaves an organization and later returns, is increasingly common and increasingly studied. Research has consistently found that a signif