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September 6, 2007Layoff Expectations Hit Record Low among Legal Workers
  
Despite much turmoil witnessed in the current economy, workers in the legal sector remained confident in August. Their 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched up .8 points to 118.6. Less concern over layoffs and increased job security was offset by a drop in job satisfaction. The group’s latest reading is also higher than last August’s 
    Index of 114.2. The composite 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, plunged 6.6 points in August to 99.2. 
September 6, 2007Boston Worker Confidence Weakens in August
  
Worker confidence waned in Boston, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment IndexSM fell 8.6 points to 96.2 in August.
September 6, 2007Hiring Expectations Hit a Record Low in Chicago
  
After several months of declines or steady readings, Chicago worker confidence inched up in August, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose one point to 86.5
September 6, 2007Healthcare Workers Less Confident in August
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers fell 6.4 points to 103.9 in August. Increased financial concern and greater layoff expectations drove the decline.
September 6, 2007Manufacturing Workers’ Confidence Dips in August
  
Confidence among manufacturing workers fell in August, as the sector’s 
    Hudson Employment Index
    SM slipped 2.8 points to 85.1. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                
                
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                            September 6, 2007Consumer Confidence in Personal Finances Remains Steady
  
In a month of roller coaster-like changes in economic confidence, consumers gave their personal finances remarkably consistent ratings.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                
                
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                            September 5, 2007Worker Confidence Plunges to Lowest Reading in Nearly Two Years
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) recorded its largest one-month drop in August, falling 6.6 points to 99.2. Nearly all factors contributing to the Index revealed lowered optimism. The latest reading is the weakest since September 2005 and 3.7 points lower than last August’s 
    Index.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                
                
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                            August 27, 2007Small Business Economic Confidence Falls in August
  
Economic confidence among small business owners fell in August after briefly rebounding last month as small business owners expressed less confidence in the economic conditions for their business and experienced more cash flow issues, according to the Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM). 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                
                
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                            August 15, 2007Employees Value Corporate Social Responsibility, Just Not for Making Job Decisions
  
Three-quarters (75 percent) of U.S. workers think companies have responsibilities to the community.
August 7, 2007Tampa Worker Confidence Sinks Even Lower in July
  
After months of registering one of the highest levels of worker confidence, sentiment among Tampa employees recorded its second consecutive record low in July. The city’s 
    Hudson Employment IndexSM fell 4.5 points to 91.6 in July. Layoff fears, weakened finances and lower job satisfaction contributed to the decrease. The 
    Index for Tampa registered 118.7 one year ago. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 4.6 points to 105.8 in July.
August 7, 2007Florida Workers’ Confidence Falls to a Record Low
  
Florida worker confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month in July, as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM)
     dropped 5.1 points to 92.6, the lowest on record for the state. Increased worry over job loss drove the decline. The state’s latest measure of worker confidence is a drastic 25.3 points lower than last July’s reading of 117.9. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, rose 4.6 points to 105.8.  
August 7, 2007Boston Worker Confidence Improves in July
  
Worker confidence improved in Boston in July, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 3.5 points to 104.8. Fewer layoff expectations and less job security concern contributed to the increase. Boston’s latest 
    Index is more than seven points stronger than last July, when it registered 97.7. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, also rose 4.6 points to 105.8.
August 7, 2007Ohio Worker Confidence Rises in July
  
Ohio workers were more confident in July, as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased six points to 106.8. Improved financial sentiments drove the increase. The state’s latest 
    Index is a dramatic 14.2 points higher than last July, when it came in at 92.6. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also rose 4.6 points in July to 105.8. 
August 7, 2007African-American and Hispanic Worker Confidence Rises
  
Worker confidence climbed among both African-Americans and Hispanics in July. The monthly 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for African-Americans rose 2.3 points to register 90.5, while the reading for Hispanics jumped 8.3 points to 103.3. The composite 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all races and ethnicities, gained 4.6 points to register at 105.8. 
August 7, 2007PA Workers Feel Less Confident in July
  
Worker confidence in Pennsylvania fell in July, as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 4.2 points to 104.2. The latest measure of worker sentiment is virtually the same as last July, when the state’s 
    Index was 104.1. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, rose 4.6 points in July to 105.8. 
August 7, 2007Greater Job Satisfaction Increases Legal Workers’ Confidence
  
After two consecutive months of decline, confidence among workers in the legal sector climbed as their 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 5.8 points to 117.8. More workers expressing job satisfaction drove the increase. The latest reading is also higher than last July’s 
    Index of 113.0. The composite 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, rebounded in July, raising 4.6 points to 105.8. 
August 7, 2007Chicago Worker Confidence Remains Low in July
  
Chicago worker confidence held steady in July, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) shifted up .2 points to 85.5. Finance and job security concerns continue to weigh on workers in the Windy City. Chicago’s latest reading is more than 10 points lower than last July, when it registered 96.3. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 4.6 points to 105.8 in July.
August 7, 2007Texas Workers Fear More Layoffs
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM)
     for Texas workers inched down .9 points to 125.8 in July. More anticipated layoffs drove the decline. The latest reading is up nine points from last July’s 
    Index of 116.8. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, rose 4.6 points in July to 105.8.
August 7, 2007Healthcare Workers Get a Confidence Boost
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers jumped 7.8 points to 110.3 in July. Improved financial sentiments and decreased worry over job loss drove the increase. The latest 
    Index is also 7.1 points higher than last July’s reading of 103.2. The composite 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, rebounded in July, raising 4.6 points to 105.8. 
August 7, 2007Heightened Optimism in Finances Increases IT Worker Confidence
  
After two consecutive months of decline, confidence among IT professionals jumped in July, as the group’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 8.4 points to 112.7. Increased financial sentiments coupled with decreased worry over job loss drove the rise. The latest reading is virtually the same as this time last year when the 
    Index for IT workers was 112.5. The composite 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, rebounded in July, raising 4.6 points to 105.8. 