EntitlementWhen you ask old employees to return, they might feel indispensable. Consequently, they will be entitled to and demand extraordinary things like promotions and outrageous salaries. This behavior is among the current workforce trends like demands for higher pay and more freedom.RigiditySome employees might be unwilling to adapt to changes and stick to policies and cultures they were familiar with from their previous employment period.Missed OpportunitiesYou could lock out better talent when you choose your previous employees over other potential candidates.