Is rehiring a form of internal hiring?

Yes, rehiring former employees is a form of internal hiring method. The best example of a company upholding its word is AirAsia, which promised to rehire everyone who Tony Fernandes, the group CEO, had to let go in 2021.

High-skilled jobs like cabin crew require at least 90 days of training before being on duty. On the other hand, former employees will just need to complete a two-week refresher course before onboarding.

Employer branding is associated with rehiring companies as a human-centric company that expresses gratitude to the former employees that have walked through adversities and built the company during difficult times.