On average in 2006, the Hudson Employment Index SM for manufacturing workers was 91.1. It recorded its highest reading of the year (97.4) in August, and the very next month, dropped to 2006’s low of 86.1.
The yearly average for Hudson Employment Index SM for Atlanta rose 11.9 points to 114.0 in 2006. For the majority of the year, the Index readings ranged between 114 and 116.
Hudson Employment Index SM for Boston workers in 2006 was 98.6 and remained virtually unchanged from the 2005 average. It was, however, notably lower than the 2004 average of 102.7.
The average 2006 Hudson Employment Index SM for Chicago was 95.3, compared to 2005’s average of 92.1.
The average reading for the Hudson Employment Index SM in Dallas was 109.1 in 2006, 3.4 points higher than in 2005 (105.7).
The average Hudson Employment Index SM for Los Angeles in 2006 was 104.0, a mere .2 points lower than in 2005.
The average Hudson Employment Index SM reading for the Twin Cities in 2006 was 95.8, 8.6 points lower than in 2005.
The average Hudson Employment Index SM for New York City was 87.1 in 2006, 1.7 points lower than 2005’s average (88.8).
In 2006, the average Hudson Employment Index SM for Philadelphia workers was 97.2, almost three points higher than in 2005 (94.4 points).
In 2006, the Hudson Employment IndexSM for San Francisco averaged 100, more than 15 points higher than in 2005 (84.7).
The average Hudson Employment Index SM for Tampa was 1.6 lower in 2006 (113.8) than in 2005 (115.4).
The average Hudson Employment Index SM for Washington, D.C. was 114.4 in 2006, 3.6 points up from 110.8 in 2005.
After hitting a record low in October, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers rose 9.1 points to 115.0 in November.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Philadelphia workers increased two points to 87.6 in November. Improved perceptions of finances and increased hiring expectations fueled the climb.
After last month’s rebound, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Boston workers remained fairly steady in November, edging down .5 points to 97.2.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Chicago spiked 11.3 points in November to 99.6. Increased job satisfaction and improved perceptions of finances drove the increase in worker confidence.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Dallas workers edged up this month, as worker confidence increased 1.2 points to 110.7 in November.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles increased 8.1 points in November to 109.3. The increase was spurred by increased anticipation for hiring activity and fewer layoffs on the horizon.
For the second consecutive month, worker confidence decreased in the Twin Cities, as the Hudson Employment IndexSM for the city dropped 1.9 points in November to 92.1.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City increased 3.4 points to 83.5 after falling for two consecutive months.
