Increase in Layoff Expectations Hurt Dallas Worker Confidence
After climbing for three consecutive months, culminating in a record high for Dallas in April, the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 9.3 points to 114.6 in May.
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June 1, 2007
June 1, 2007
Finance Concerns Hurt Twin Cities Worker Confidence
Worker confidence fell in Minneapolis-St. Paul for the second consecutive month in May, as the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for the Twin Cities dropped 2.8 points to 104.1.
June 1, 2007
Confidence Among Legal Workers Drops in May
Confidence among workers in the legal sector fell in May as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) decreased 10 points to 113.0.
June 1, 2007
Florida Workers' Confidence Wanes in May
Florida workers felt less confident in May, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 5.8 points to 114.3.
June 1, 2007
Texas Worker Confidence Slips for the Second Consecutive Month
Confidence among Texas workers faltered, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped one point to 124.6 in May.
June 1, 2007
OH Worker Confidence Rises in May
Ohio workers were more confident in May, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased 4.9 points to 104.0.
June 1, 2007
Boston Worker Confidence Spikes in May
Following two straight months of decline, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Boston spiked 10.9 points to 105.1 in May.
June 1, 2007
Tampa Worker Sentiment Continues to Fall
Tampa worker confidence fell in May, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 4.1 points to 109.2.
May 30, 2007
Finance Concerns Continue to Weigh on U.S. Workers
Worker confidence held steady in May, as the Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched down 0.6 points to 106.9.
May 29, 2007
Small Business Economic Confidence Remains Steady
Economic confidence among small business owners fell marginally in May, slowing a sharp decline from the previous month, according the Discover (R) Small Business Watch (SM). At 110.0, the Watch was down less than half of a percent from April's 110.3.
May 15, 2007
Despite More Awareness Women Have Less Life Insurance Than Men
When it comes to safeguarding a family's financial future, women have less life insurance coverage than men despite more awareness, according to a new survey by COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services.
May 3, 2007
Improved Job Security and Finances Boost Atlanta Worker Confidence in April
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers rose for the fourth straight time in April, climbing four points to 123.7. Improved job security and personal finances contributed to the city’s growing Index. Atlanta’s latest reading is more than seven points stronger than one year ago, when it was 116.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, fell 1.5 points to 107.5 in April.
May 3, 2007
Hiring Forecasts Continue to Heighten PA Worker Confidence
Worker confidence in Pennsylvania continued to rise in April, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 8.6 points to 111.2. More expected hiring and reduced concerns about job loss contributed to the increase. The latest measure of worker sentiment is also higher than last April, when the state’s Index was 104.3.
May 3, 2007
Tampa Workers Concerned about Job Loss in April
Tampa worker confidence remained virtually unchanged in April, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched up .7 points to 113.3. Despite the city’ Index being stagnant, job loss concerns increased notably. Tampa’s latest Index is below last April’s reading of 117.3. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, fell 1.5 points to 107.5 in April.
May 3, 2007
Worker Confidence Up Among Hispanics and African-Americans
Worker confidence rose among both Hispanic and African-Americans in April. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Hispanics climbed 3.9 points to 105.3, while the reading for African-Americans rose for the third straight month, gaining 2.3 points to register 96.8 in April. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all races and ethnicities, fell 1.5 points to 107.5.
May 3, 2007
LA Worker Confidence Falls Again in April
Worker confidence in LA dropped for the second consecutive month in April, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index declined 7.2 points to 104.5.
May 3, 2007
Chicago Worker Confidence Cools as Finance Concerns Rise
After hitting a record high in March, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Chicago workers fell 4.5 points to 102.3. Heightened financial concerns largely impacted the monthly measure of worker confidence’s decline. Despite the drop, the Windy City’s latest reading is dramatically higher than its April 2006 reading of 90.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, also fell 1.5 points in April to 107.5.
May 3, 2007
Healthcare Workers’ Confidence Weakens
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers fell 6.8 points to 104.3 in April. A decrease in expected hiring, increase in expected layoffs and drop in job satisfaction drove the decline. The latest Index is six points lower than last April’s reading of 110.3. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, fell 1.5 points to 107.5 in April.
May 3, 2007
Accounting & Finance Workers’ Confidence Plummets
After a jump in March, worker confidence among accounting and finance workers dropped in April, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slid 17.6 points to 104.0. More workers saying their finances are getting worse and decreased job satisfaction had the greatest impact on the fall. The latest reading for this group of workers is 6.8 points lower than last April’s reading of 110.8.
May 3, 2007
NYC Worker Confidence Remains Steady in April
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City held steady in April, slipping just .3 points from its record high to 98.7. The latest monthly measure of worker confidence for the Big Apple is about nine points higher than last April’s 89.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, fell 1.5 points in April to 107.5.
