After undergoing a steady rise since June, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) declined to 106.9 in September, marking a two point decrease from its previous reading of 108.9. Its fall reflects a significant drop in employee confidence in the labor market in the last month.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) continued its ascent in August to 108.9, marking a half-point increase from July and revealing another small, yet steady rise in employee confidence in the labor market.
Among U.S. workers who use computers on the job, an overwhelming majority (91 percent) believe that their employers provide them with the computers and technical tools they need to do their jobs effectively, according to a new national Hudson technology survey.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) continued its ascent in July, reaching a record high of 108.4 for the year and surpassing all previous ratings for the second month in a row.
In Texas, the Hudson Employment Index fell three points in June to 107.4. That's down from110.3 a month ago, but up from 103.2 the month before.
The Hudson Employment Index rose sharply in June signaling continued strong job creation by the U.S. economy in the second quarter. The Index rose 3.1 points to 107.9, its 2004 high.
In California, the Hudson Employment Index rose slightly in June to 108.1. That's up from 107.4 a month ago and 99.8 the month before that.
In Florida, the Hudson Employment Index gained five points in June to 115.1. That's up from 110.4 from a month ago and 106.1 the month before that.
In Illinois, the Hudson Employment Index gained six points in June to 108.5. That's up from 102.3 a month ago.
In Michigan, the Hudson Employment Index gained nearly ten points in June to 104.7. That's up from 95.5 a month ago and 93.3 the month before.
In New York, the Hudson Employment Index slipped two points in June to 88.0. That's down from 90.2 a month ago but up from 85.3 the month before.
In Ohio, the Hudson Employment Index gained just two-tenths of a point in June to 101.1. That's essentially unchanged from 100.9 a month ago and 100.4 the month before.
In Pennsylvania, the Hudson Employment Index gained four points in June to 91.7. That's up from 87.6 a month ago and 90.7 the month before.
The Hudson Employment Index in May declined to 104.8 from 107.1 the previous month. This is the Index's lowest reading this year, although it remains up nearly five percent over December 2003.
The Hudson Employment Index inched up to its highest level of the year this month at 107.1. Last month, the Index was at 106.8. Thirty-three percent (33%) of workers say that their employers will hire more employees in the coming months.
The Hudson Employment Index remained steady this month at 106.8. That's essentially unchanged from last month's figure of 106.9. Overall, employee optimism about the workforce is up 7% from the beginning of the year.
The Hudson Employment Index gained gained another point-and-a-half this month, signaling a more positive outlook on employment conditions.
The Hudson Employment Index gained 5.4 points this month, signaling a more positive outlook on employment conditions.
Despite general satisfaction with their jobs, 60 percent of U.S. workers would seriously consider changing positions given the opportunity, according to survey data used to compile the premiere release of the Hudson Employment Index. Even among those individuals who are happy with their current job, a majority (52 percent) would consider moving on if offered a new position.
