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The talent war is fiercer than it's ever been. The Great Resignation saw a record 4.3 million Americans leave their jobs in August 2021, which was 242,000 more than July. That's 3% of the country's workforce. A large number of those aren't merely quitting, but looking for employers that offer more of what they're seeking at this moment in their lives – work/life balance, more flexibility and better pay and benefits.

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