Leaving an organization doesn’t have to be seen as the end of the relationship with a former employee. It’s often a natural evolution of an employee’s career in the context of a larger economy of talent, which could potentially lead them back to your company at some point. The author presents several strategies — inspired by companies that have taken steps to welcome employees back — to cultivate your relationship with former employees and leave the door open, making it easier for them to return and contribute even more to your organization.