Tech companies seek to rehire laid-off workers as demand grows in AI, but rebuilding trust may prove challenging

Some tech companies like Meta and Salesforce want to re-hire workers they laid off earlier this year as they ramp up hiring in hot areas like AI.
How companies handled layoffs will likely impact whether former employees are willing to return. Layoffs done poorly may make it harder to get ex-workers back.
For laid-off workers, questions to consider include Why was I laid off? What's changed? Should I trust you again? Rebuilding trust may be challenging.
Demand is high for skills like AI, so some workers may be enticed to return by factors like pay. But job security concerns may linger after layoffs.
Employees returning after layoffs may view the company differently and feel less secure, even if demand brought them back. Past layoffs can destabilize assumptions about job stability.

Some tech companies like Meta and Salesforce want to re-hire workers they laid off earlier this year as they ramp up hiring in hot areas like AI.
How companies handled layoffs will likely impact whether former employees are willing to return. Layoffs done poorly may make it harder to get ex-workers back.
For laid-off workers, questions to consider include Why was I laid off? What's changed? Should I trust you again? Rebuilding trust may be challenging.
Demand is high for skills like AI, so some workers may be enticed to return by factors like pay. But job security concerns may linger after layoffs.
Employees returning after layoffs may view the company differently and feel less secure, even if demand brought them back. Past layoffs can destabilize assumptions about job stability.