Jobs have never been so secure. Bosses have stopped firing people

If you have a job today, chances have never been better that you can keep it as long as you want. "Employers are hanging onto workers for dear life," said Julia Pollack, chief economist for Ziprecruiter. 

Many people who left the labor force during the pandemic have yet to return, perhaps because of health concerns or child care needs. And some, such as those who retired early during the pandemic, may never return. READ MORE AT CNN BUSINESS