rehire
- noun
- /ˌriːˈhaɪər/
- The idea of a David Petraeus rehire has been floated by several political writers, including Emily Yoffe at Slate, who says that Barack Obama should nominate the former chief to serve as the next CIA director.
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None of the fired people are eligible for rehire.
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Though the numbers are down, the fact that his popularity remains so high could set the stage for a David Petraeus rehire.
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There is good reason to think that a David Petraeus rehire could be in the cards, The Week noted.
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But most managers are comfortable with rehires depending on the time frame of when you last worked and now.
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A David Petraeus rehire could also be seen favorably by Americans.
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David Petraeus Rehire: Obama Should Bring Back CIA Chief, Pundits
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A David Petraeus rehire would seem like an unlikely event after the public resignation and sex scandal of the CIA director, but many pundits believe that Petraeus remains the best man for the job.
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The company announced a rehire policy to bring back experienced employees who left on good terms.
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Her rehire reflects the organization's commitment to valuing past contributions.
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After a thorough review, the team agreed that his rehire would be beneficial for the upcoming project.
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Etymology
Rehire comes from the prefix re- meaning 'again', as in repeat, and hire meaning 'to employ'. A rehire is a person who is 'hired again', often because they already know the job.