 That drop in salary budgets comes at a time as the labor market is cooled somewhat. Now 38% of the employers said they had trouble attracting and retaining top talent, down from 57% just a year ago. Dan Ronan, WTOP News. Still to come this morning, when do those aha moments of inspiration hit you? We talked to a reporter who was inspired to write about that next. It is 6-12. High five. Up top.