A Record Number of Americans , Quit Their Jobs in 2021.<br />CNN reports that while U.S. employers needed more jobs filled than ever before last year, <br />a record number of workers quit.<br />CNN reports that while U.S. employers needed more jobs filled than ever before last year, <br />a record number of workers quit.<br />On Jan. 28, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November, .<br />and 4.3 million left their positions in December.<br />Industries that continue to lose workers are health care, <br />social assistance, restaurants, hotels and construction.<br />Industries that continue to lose workers are health care, <br />social assistance, restaurants, hotels and construction.<br />Industries that continue to lose workers are health care, <br />social assistance, restaurants, hotels and construction.<br />Industries that continue to lose workers are health care, <br />social assistance, restaurants, hotels and construction.<br />Still, a net employment gain of <br />6.4 million was recorded in the U.S.<br />CNN reports 75.3 million workers were hired in 2021, while 68.9 million were discharged, laid off or quit.<br />CNN reports 75.3 million workers were hired in 2021, while 68.9 million were discharged, laid off or quit.<br />But in December, layoffs were <br />at 1.2 million, a new record low, <br />and there were 10.9 million <br />job openings.<br />On Feb. 1, a new study was released by the <br />University of Michigan showing college-educated <br />workers value passion over financial security.<br />On Feb. 1, a new study was released by the <br />University of Michigan showing college-educated <br />workers value passion over financial security.<br />This ideology is forcing companies to <br />reevaluate how to attract employees