Hudson Employment Index

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July 6, 2007Finance Concerns Wreak Havoc on Chicago Worker Confidence
  
Chicago worker confidence plummeted in June, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell from 99.1 in May to 85.3 in June, a near record low.
July 6, 2007Personal Finance Concerns Hurt Healthcare Workers’ Confidence
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers fell 7.4 points to 102.5 in June.

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                            July 6, 2007Finance Concerns Discourage DC Workers in June
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Washington, DC fell 3.6 points to 106.7 in June. This marks the city’s lowest reading since last June, when it registered 103.2. 

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                            July 6, 2007Hiring Expectations Approach Record High in Dallas
  
Dallas worker confidence held steady in June, as the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) shifted a mere .1 point to 114.7.
July 6, 2007NYC Worker Confidence Plunges from Record High in June
  
After spiking to a record high in May, the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City dropped 12.3 points to 88.9 in June.

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                            July 6, 2007IT Worker Confidence Continues to Tumble
  
Confidence among IT professionals fell for the second consecutive month in June, as the group’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped eight points to 104.3. 

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                            July 6, 2007Twin Cities Workers Forecast Record High Hiring
  
Bucking the trends of falling confidence reported in most markets, the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul edged up 1.6 points to 105.7 in June.

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                            July 6, 2007LA Worker Confidence Declines for Fourth Consecutive Month
  
Marking the fourth consecutive decline, the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles dropped 1.7 points to 95.1 in June. Less expected hiring contributed to the decline. 

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                            July 6, 2007San Francisco Workers Less Confident in June
  
Following five consecutive months of improvement, the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco fell 3.4 points to 108.7 in June. 

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                            July 6, 2007CA Workers’ Confidence Falls for Fourth Consecutive Month
  
Worker confidence in California decreased again in June as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (
    SM)
     dropped 4.3 points to 102.2.

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                            July 3, 2007Worker Confidence Plunges to Lowest Level since September
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) plummeted nearly six points in June, dropping from 106.9 in May to 101.2, its lowest reading in nine months.
June 1, 2007LA Worker Confidence Lowest in Nation, Hiring Expectations Down
  
Worker confidence dropped for the third consecutive month in May in Los Angeles, as the city’s 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM) 
    fell 7.7 points to 96.8. L.A.’s measure of worker confidence has plunged more than 16 points since February.
June 1, 2007IT Worker Confidence Tumbles After Hitting Record High
  
Confidence among IT professionals fell in May, as the group’s 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM)
     sunk 10.3 points to 112.3. 
June 1, 2007CA Workers' Confidence Continues to Fall in May
  
Worker confidence in California decreased for the third consecutive month in May as the state’s 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM) 
    fell 3.7 points to 106.5.
June 1, 2007Personal Finances Worsen for Manufacturing Workers
  
Confidence among manufacturing workers slipped in May as the sector’s 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM)
     fell 4.5 points to 89.9. 
June 1, 2007Accounting & Finance Workers' Confidence Rebounds
  
After a significant slide in April, worker confidence among accounting and finance workers rose in May, as the group’s 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM)
     increased 12.1 points to 116.1.
June 1, 2007Atlanta Worker Confidence Still Strong Despite Slight Dip in May
  
The
    
       Hudson Employment Index (SM) 
    for Atlanta slipped a point to 122.7 in May. Personal finance and job security concerns contributed to the modest decline.
June 1, 2007Lower Hiring Expectations Impact Chicago Worker Confidence
  
Worker confidence waned in Chicago for the second consecutive month, as the city’s 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM) 
    fell 3.2 points in May to 99.1.
June 1, 2007Healthcare Workers' Confidence Rises in May
  
The 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM) 
    for healthcare workers rose 5.6 points to 109.9 in May. Positive sentiments about finances and increased job satisfaction contributed to the rise.
June 1, 2007Fewer Expected Layoffs Boost San Francisco Worker Confidence
  
    Worker confidence in San Francisco rose for the fifth consecutive month in May, as the city’s
    
        Hudson Employment Index (SM) 
      climbed 4.8 points to 112.1.