Signs the Office Star Is About to Leave.

PositionEMPLOYEE RETENTION

In a strengthening economy, the ability to retain top talent is the key to maintaining a competitive advantage. However, during times of increased business activity, the competition for star performers becomes intense. According to Express Employment Professionals' third quarter 2018 Job Insights survey, 66% of respondents reported a "lack of available applicants" as the top reason jobs go unfilled--a 78% increase quarter over quarter.

Opportunities abound for talented, skilled workers. In many job markets, the pool of applicants with the right mix of experience and expertise is drying up, giving the most-qualified candidates more freedom to be selective about where they work--and even the most-loyal, star performers are not immune to the allure of jumping ship for a new opportunity with another company. So, it is important to keep an eye out for any signs that your best and brightest are starling to wander.

Here are four signs your star employee may be about to leave:

The competition is hiring. It is a job seekers' market and businesses are going the extra mile to be more creative in the way they recruit--including enticing skilled workers away from other companies. Keeping a finger on the pulse of local business activity will help you stay informed about the...

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