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March 12, 2007
March 9, 2007
Long Shot GOP Candidate Brownback Just Five Points Behind Clinton
The first Rasmussen Reports telephone survey gauging general-election support for Republican Senator Sam Brownback shows him trailing Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton.
March 8, 2007
Worker Confidence in San Francisco Holds Steady
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco was virtually unchanged in February, inching up .6 points to 94.8. The latest Index is 4.4 points stronger than last February’s 90.4. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Personal Finance Concerns Hurt Tampa Worker Confidence
Worker confidence in Tampa dropped in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM)slid 3.8 points to 116.1. Worsened sentiments about personal finances coupled with greater worry about job loss drove the decrease. The city’s latest measure of worker sentiment is well above last February’s Index of 110.9. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Increased Job Security Drives DC Worker Confidence Up in February
Worker confidence increased in Washington, DC in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) gained 3.5 points to 111.7. The latest measure of worker confidence for DC is lower than last February’s 118.4. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
CA Workers Expect More Hiring, Fewer Lay-offs in February
Following two consecutive months of decline, worker confidence in California improved in February. The state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 5.7 points to 116.2 as a result of more expected hiring, improved sentiment regarding finances and a greater sense of job satisfaction. California’s latest Index is half of a point above last February’s reading of 115.7. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also rose 2.9 points to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Florida Worker Confidence Slips Despite Increase Nationwide
Worker confidence in Florida lost ground in February, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 4.1 points to 114.2. Heightened job security concerns and less confidence in finances contributed to the decline. The state’s latest measure of worker confidence is more than six points shy of last February’s 120.8 reading. In sharp contrast, the national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, rose 2.9 points to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Ohio Worker Confidence Jumps to Highest Level in Over Two Years
Ohio worker confidence spiked in February to its highest level since October 2004, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 8.2 points to 108.6. Improved perceptions regarding personal finances and overall job satisfaction largely contributed to the increase in the monthly measure of worker confidence.
March 8, 2007
Lay-off Concerns Lower PA Worker Confidence For Second Straight
Worker confidence in Pennsylvania waned for the second consecutive month in February, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slipped 1.2 points to 98.9. The latest measure of worker sentiment is substantially lower than last February, when the state’s Index was 107.7. In contrast, the national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Confidence in Finances Encourages TX Worker Sentiment
Confidence among Texas workers improved for the second consecutive month in February, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) registered 124.5, up 4.2 points from January. Improved perceptions regarding personal finances were among the primary triggers of the increase in the monthly measure of worker confidence. The latest reading is in line with last February’s Index of 123.9. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also rose in February, gaining 2.9 points to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Confidence Drops Among Accounting & Finance Workers
After a large jump in January, worker confidence among accounting and finance workers cooled in February, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 7 points to 113.5. Decreased job satisfaction and increased worry about job loss fueled this drop. The latest reading for this group of workers is virtually unchanged from last February’s 113.0. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Worker Confidence Spikes Among African-Americans and Hispanics in February
Worker confidence jumped among both African-American and Hispanic workers in February. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for African-Americans climbed 9.2 points to 94.0, and rose 11.8 points to 110.5 for Hispanics. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all races and ethnicities, also increased in February, gaining 2.9 points to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Healthcare Workers’ Confidence Rises in February
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers increased 2.4 points in February to 110.8. Increased hiring expectations and a greater sense of job satisfaction influenced the rise. The latest Index, however, is 2.6 points lower than last February’s reading of 113.4. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
IT Worker Confidence Rises With Improved Financial Sentiments
Confidence among IT professionals increased in January, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 7.7 points to 112.3. Improved sentiments regarding finances, increased hiring expectations and less concern about job loss contributed to the rise. The latest reading is up almost eight points from last February’s 104.6. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Legal Worker Confidence Surges to Highest in a Year
Confidence among workers in the legal sector rebounded in February after two months of consecutive decline. The sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) skyrocketed 20.4 points to 119.9 in February, its highest reading since last February. The rise was primarily a result of workers feeling better about their finances and being more satisfied with their job. Despite the dramatic rise, the latest reading is more than two points lower than last February’s reading of 122.2.
March 8, 2007
Manufacturing Workers’ Confidence Rebounds in February
After falling significantly in January, confidence among manufacturing workers rose in February, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased 4.4 points to 94.5. Higher expectations around hiring coupled with improved sentiments about personal finances drove the uptick. The latest reading is 2.5 points higher than last February’s reading of 92.0. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1 in February.
March 8, 2007
Increased Hiring Expectations Boost Atlanta Worker Confidence in February
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers jumped 8.8 points to 119.1 in February.
March 8, 2007
Improving Personal Finances Elevate Boston Worker Confidence
Worker confidence rose in Boston in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 7.7 points to 105.7. This is the highest the Index has been for Boston in a year and a half. More workers feeling better about their finances, coupled with fewer workers worrying about losing their job drove the increase.
March 8, 2007
Increased Hiring Expectations Boost Chicago Worker Confidence
Confidence among Chicago workers rose in February after a two-month decline. The city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) is 6.3 points higher than January at 98.7. An increase in hiring expectations and improved sentiment regarding personal finances triggered the uptick. The city’s reading is virtually the same as last February’s when it registered 98.5. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Dallas Worker Confidence Rebounds in February
After two consecutive months of decline, worker confidence increased in Dallas, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 8.8 points to 114.9 in February. An increase in employees who said their finances were better coupled with greater job satisfaction contributed to the rise. The latest reading is 4.7 points less than last February’s Index of 119.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
