Remember when a college degree was the golden ticket to career success? That magical piece of paper that supposedly guaranteed intelligence, work ethic, and the ability to make a decent cup of coffee? Well, times have changed.

The modern job market has officially entered its "we just need someone who can actually do the job" era. In other words, skills-based hiring is taking center stage, and that degree requirement is starting to look a little… outdated.

In the modern workplace, "loyalty" can sometimes feel like a slow slide into stagnation. Sure, tenured employees have valuable institutional knowledge, but are they keeping up with the fast-paced world of AI, remote work, and TikTok dance trends? (Okay, maybe not the last one, but you get the point.) At some stage, sticking with what you know can turn into sticking with what’s outdated.

Retention has always been a top concern for business leaders, but in 2025, the challenge seems more daunting than ever. Half of your workforce is just one irresistible job offer away from heading for the exit, and 57% of employees believe now is the time to explore new opportunities. It's enough to make any leader wonder if they're running a company or a revolving door. So, what's going wrong? And how can you fix it before you have to start turning the conference room into an employee farewell party venue?