According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, February marked first time in 15 months, since October 2008, that the number of employees voluntarily leaving jobs exceeded those being laid off.
Month Voluntary Quits Layoffs
April 2010 1.98 million 1.75 million
March 2010 1.92 million 1.82 million
February 2010 1.85 million 1.82 million
This has obvious implications as to the perception of the supply and demand for talent. When everyone feels "lucky to have a job" employers hold all the cards. Now, employers are beginning to fear losing their best people as opportunity increases.
