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July 6, 2007

Legal Workers’ Confidence Falls Again in June

Confidence among workers in the legal sector fell for the second consecutive month, as their Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched down one point to 112.0.

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July 6, 2007

Boston Worker Confidence Eases in June

Worker confidence in Boston cooled in June following May’s spike, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 3.8 points to 101.3.

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July 6, 2007

Record Low Layoffs Boost Texas Worker’s Confidence

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Texas workers rose 2.1 points to 126.7 in June. Fewer anticipated layoffs and increased job satisfaction triggered the uptick.

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July 6, 2007

Philadelphia Worker Confidence Falls Again in June

Philadelphia worker confidence fell in June for the second consecutive month, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) declined 6.3 points to 99.2.

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July 6, 2007

Poor Finances Hurt OH Worker Confidence in June

Ohio workers were less confident in June, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 3.2 points to 100.8.

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July 6, 2007

Job Satisfaction Grows for Manufacturing Workers in June

After two consecutive months of decline, confidence among manufacturing workers rebounded in June as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 9.2 points to 99.1.

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July 6, 2007

Finance Concerns Wreak Havoc on Chicago Worker Confidence

Chicago worker confidence plummeted in June, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell from 99.1 in May to 85.3 in June, a near record low.

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July 6, 2007

Personal Finance Concerns Hurt Healthcare Workers’ Confidence

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers fell 7.4 points to 102.5 in June.

July 6, 2007

Finance Concerns Discourage DC Workers in June

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Washington, DC fell 3.6 points to 106.7 in June. This marks the city’s lowest reading since last June, when it registered 103.2.

July 6, 2007

Hiring Expectations Approach Record High in Dallas

Dallas worker confidence held steady in June, as the Hudson Employment Index (SM) shifted a mere .1 point to 114.7.

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July 6, 2007

NYC Worker Confidence Plunges from Record High in June

After spiking to a record high in May, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City dropped 12.3 points to 88.9 in June.

July 6, 2007

IT Worker Confidence Continues to Tumble

Confidence among IT professionals fell for the second consecutive month in June, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped eight points to 104.3.

July 6, 2007

Twin Cities Workers Forecast Record High Hiring

Bucking the trends of falling confidence reported in most markets, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul edged up 1.6 points to 105.7 in June.

July 6, 2007

LA Worker Confidence Declines for Fourth Consecutive Month

Marking the fourth consecutive decline, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles dropped 1.7 points to 95.1 in June. Less expected hiring contributed to the decline.

July 6, 2007

San Francisco Workers Less Confident in June

Following five consecutive months of improvement, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco fell 3.4 points to 108.7 in June.

July 6, 2007

CA Workers’ Confidence Falls for Fourth Consecutive Month

Worker confidence in California decreased again in June as the state’s Hudson Employment Index ( SM) dropped 4.3 points to 102.2.

July 3, 2007

Worker Confidence Plunges to Lowest Level since September

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) plummeted nearly six points in June, dropping from 106.9 in May to 101.2, its lowest reading in nine months.

June 27, 2007

90% of Adults Paying Close Attention to Gas Prices

Nine out of ten American adults claim they are paying close attention to the rising cost of gasoline – in fact, two-thirds can quote the per gallon price within 30 cents.

June 26, 2007

Small Business Economic Confidence Drops Sharply in June

Economic confidence among small business owners fell sharply in June, as many small business owners expressed increased doubts that economic conditions for their business are improving.

June 20, 2007

More Companies Put Money Where the Performance Is in 2007

Pay for performance is growing in popularity, as the number of workers whose companies pay based on merit rose from 35 percent in 2006 to 41 percent in 2007.