Dallas worker confidence increased in July, as the Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose six points to 120.7. Nearly all contributing factors improved in July, expect for hiring expectations. The city’s latest Index is more than 17 points higher than last July’s 103.2. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, climbed 4.6 points to 105.8.
New York City worker confidence improved in July, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 3.8 points to 92.7. Improved job satisfaction and confidence in finances triggered the rise. The Big Apple’s latest reading is just a couple points higher than last July’s 90.4. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, also gained 4.6 points to 105.8.
Worker confidence fell for the third consecutive month in Philadelphia, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 5.1 points to 94.1 in July. All factors contributing to the measure of worker confidence played a role in the decline. The latest reading is more than five points shy of last July’s Index of 99.3. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 4.6 points to 105.8 in July.
Confidence among manufacturing workers plummeted in July as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 11.2 points to 87.9. Decreased job satisfaction, lessened hiring expectations and increased concern over job loss drove the decline. The latest reading is virtually the same as last July’s reading of 87.7. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, rebounded in July, raising 4.6 points to 105.8.
Ending a four-month downward skid, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles rose 4.5 points to 99.6 in July. Renewed confidence in hiring and personal finances contributed to the increase. The latest reading is in line with last July’s 98.7. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, also rose 4.6 points to 105.8 in July.
Worker confidence waned in San Francisco for the second month in a row, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slipped 2.2 points to 106.5. Less optimism around finances largely influenced the drop. Despite the decrease, San Francisco’s latest Index is well above last July’s 100.4. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 4.6 points to 105.8.
After four consecutive months of decline, worker confidence in California rose in July, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) gained 6.9 points to come in at 109.1. Improved financial sentiments and greater hiring expectations drove the rise. California’s latest Index is virtually the same as last July’s reading 0f 108.7. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also rebounded 4.6 points to 105.8.
Following a dramatic drop in June, the Hudson Employment Index(SM) climbed 4.6 points to 105.8 in July. Renewed optimism about personal finances, layoffs and job security triggered the increase.
Atlanta’s worker confidence took a nose dive in June, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM)crashed 19.7 points to 103.
Worker confidence in Pennsylvania rose in June, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased 2.7 points to 108.4.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Tampa declined for the second consecutive month, plunging 13.1 points to a record low of 96.1 in June.
After a substantial jump in May, worker confidence among accounting and finance workers plummeted in June, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 9.8 points to 106.3.
Florida worker confidence fell for the third month in a row, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) plummeted 16.6 points to 97.7.
Worker confidence fell among both African-Americans and Hispanics in June.
Confidence among workers in the legal sector fell for the second consecutive month, as their Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched down one point to 112.0.
Worker confidence in Boston cooled in June following May’s spike, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 3.8 points to 101.3.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Texas workers rose 2.1 points to 126.7 in June. Fewer anticipated layoffs and increased job satisfaction triggered the uptick.
Philadelphia worker confidence fell in June for the second consecutive month, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) declined 6.3 points to 99.2.
Ohio workers were less confident in June, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 3.2 points to 100.8.
After two consecutive months of decline, confidence among manufacturing workers rebounded in June as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 9.2 points to 99.1.
