So the economy's bouncing back — if ever so glacially. At this rate, we might even dip below 7 percent by the end of next year.

Jokes aside, finding skilled workers is harder than it sounds – even in this economy. (Hell, we've been trying to fill a couple of positions here for what seems like years now.)

And when the tide turns, as it will, employers will need every strategic advantage in landing the best talent. The kicker, though, is that in this case, it might not be anything brokers can help with. Because what workers want more than anything right now is just flexibility. (And, no, we're not talking yoga.)

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