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A Record Number of Americans Quit Their Jobs in 2021

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A Record Number of Americans Quit Their Jobs in 2021

A Record Number of Americans Quit Their Jobs in 2021

A Record Number of Americans , Quit Their Jobs in 2021.

CNN reports that while U.S. employers needed more jobs filled than ever before last year, a record number of workers quit.

CNN reports that while U.S. employers needed more jobs filled than ever before last year, a record number of workers quit.

On Jan.

28, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November, .

And 4.3 million left their positions in December.

Industries that continue to lose workers are health care, social assistance, restaurants, hotels and construction.

Industries that continue to lose workers are health care, social assistance, restaurants, hotels and construction.

Industries that continue to lose workers are health care, social assistance, restaurants, hotels and construction.

Industries that continue to lose workers are health care, social assistance, restaurants, hotels and construction.

Still, a net employment gain of 6.4 million was recorded in the U.S. CNN reports 75.3 million workers were hired in 2021, while 68.9 million were discharged, laid off or quit.

CNN reports 75.3 million workers were hired in 2021, while 68.9 million were discharged, laid off or quit.

But in December, layoffs were at 1.2 million, a new record low, and there were 10.9 million job openings.

On Feb.

1, a new study was released by the University of Michigan showing college-educated workers value passion over financial security.

On Feb.

1, a new study was released by the University of Michigan showing college-educated workers value passion over financial security.

This ideology is forcing companies to reevaluate how to attract employees


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