That perfect remote hire? He might be a spy.
Thousands of North Korean operatives are posing as U.S.-based tech talent—acing interviews, landing jobs, and quietly funneling your payroll to Pyongyang. Here’s how to spot them before they infiltrate your team.

A new trend is reshaping hiring and recruitment strategies: the rise of boomerang employees. These are individuals who leave an organization only to return later—bringing with them a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and often, a renewed sense of purpose. As companies navigate talent shortages and look to build resilient teams, boomerang employees are proving to be real assets.

Hiring top-tier executive talent in today’s market can feel like searching for a Jedi in the Outer Rim—rare, highly sought after, and usually already leading their own rebellion. The best candidates? In high demand. Traditional recruiting methods? About as effective as a Stormtrooper’s aim. To win the executive talent war, you’ll need more than just the Force—you need a strategy, innovation, and maybe a few Jedi mind tricks.