Likely due to the more than 11.5 million unfilled jobs in the u.s. while a record 4.5 million americans quit in march. the balance of power has shifted to the employee. historically, boomeranging was not seen as a positive thing. i think it s the first time we have seen employers really welcoming that trend as well to say, we d love to have you back here. but is it desperation too? part of it is that they are so aware of the competition and don t want to lose out. reporter: the ceo of proactive talent, a crrecruitin firm, says he has three boomerangs working at his company and calls them the best untapped secret. we have gone and gathered other skill sets with the context of what they learned a your company. the on boarding is smoother. the training, the culture fit is determined. i think it s a great low cost and high quality way of hiring. reporter: it s also a gut