THE ALLIANCE
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If more companies studied corporate alumni net-
works, they would see that the costs of investing in
alumni are much less than they might think, and the
returns much greater. That’s why creating and main-
taining alumni networks is a compelling proposition
and key element of the alliance.
Four Reasons to Invest in
an Alumni Network
The Alumni Network Helps You Hire Great
People
The fi rst way an alumni network helps with hiring is
making it easier for “boomerang” employees to return
for another tour of duty after an absence from the
company. Boomerangs are uniquely valuable because
they offer an outsider perspective combined with an
insider’s knowledge of company process and culture.
An ex- employee will be more inte