[tfp137]

This. I was going to write out my own list, but you covered everything I wanted to say.

I would counter that most companies can't attract or retain talent because they don't really want it. Most of the work that needs to be done in the world doesn't require the top 5 percent of the pool.

[mattgreenrocks]

This is a difficult thing for companies and people to accept, but it's very true.