There is no “talent shortage.”

True, the data shows that there are nearly 9 million unfilled jobs in the US. But these positions aren’t vacant because there isn’t enough available talent.

The jobs are unfilled because workers are becoming more selective about their employment. People are realizing that they don’t have to tolerate what they perceive to be unrewarding work experiences.

This is bad news for companies that are stuck in an industrial-era mindset, but it’s great news for employers willing to create high value jobs that attract and keep the best people.

There are five key talent retention factors in 2021…