Finance Concerns Hurt Twin Cities Workers’ Confidence in 2006
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 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.
U.S. workers are quite optimistic about their job prospects and the employment market for 2007, as nearly eight in ten (78 percent) expect the situation to be as good as, if not better than, this year.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) gained nearly four points in November, climbing from 101.4 in October to 105.3.
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.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco continued to rise for the third consecutive month as local worker confidence increased 3.5 points to 108.3.
After declining for two consecutive months, worker confidence in Tampa rebounded in November as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed seven points to 117.
After plummeting in October, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Washington, D.C. workers edged up 1.9 points to 111.8 in November
For the second consecutive month, worker confidence in California jumped in November as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) spiked nine points to 120.6.