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March 22, 2006

23% Search for Work on Employer's Computer

One-quarter (23 percent) of U.S. workers who use a computer at work admit to having searched for a new job on their companies' time and resources, according to a new survey by Hudson.

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March 8, 2006

Hudson Index Up Sharply to 108.2

Hudson Employment IndexSM climbed to 108.2 in February, up 5.6 points from January’s 102.6 reading.

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March 3, 2006

Hudson Employment Index Recognized by PR Week

Hudson Employment Index, compiled each month by Rasmussen Reports, LLC, earned PR Week’s 2006 award for the most effective use of research to achieve company communication goals. The Hudson Index, which first appeared in January 2004, has become a leading directional indicator of the country’s job creation performance and unemployment rate.

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February 1, 2006

Hudson Index Stable

The Hudson Employment IndexSM remained on par with December’s 103.4 reading as U.S. worker confidence slipped just .8 points to 102.6 in January.

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January 19, 2006

Workplace Training Waste of Time for Many

One in three workers claims that the most recent employer-provided training they attended probably was not worth their time, according to results of a national survey of 1,674 employees conducted by Hudson. In fact, 12 percent say their most recent training session was a total waste of time.

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December 21, 2005

Partisan Economics

The Rasmussen Index, which measures the confidence of consumers on a daily basis, finds that the Republican level of economic confidence is nearly twice as high as Democrats. Confidence among the GOP faithful is measured at 160.3. This compares to a Rasmussen Index reading of 85.2 for Democrats. Those not affiliated with either party are in the middle at 105.9.

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December 21, 2005

Partisan Economics

Overall perceptions of the economy have been improving in recent months, but Republicans and Democrats continue to view the economy from entirely different perspectives. Republicans see a glass that is more than half full while Democrats see one that is almost empty.

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February 2, 2005

Hudson Employment Index - US Workers Upbeat!

The outlook on employment conditions among U.S. workers grew more positive in January as the Hudson Employment IndexSM, rose 2.6 points to 106.2. The upward move reflects greater optimism about personal finances, higher job satisfaction and fewer concerns about job cuts.

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January 2, 2005

68% Say Their Investments Gained Value in 2004

Sixty-eight percent (68%) of American Investors say their personal investment portfolios are worth more today than they were a year ago. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 25% of Investors believe their portfolios declined in value.

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January 2, 2005

Rasmussen Consumer Index Above 100 for all of 2004

During 2004, for the first time ever, the Rasmussen Consumer Index stayed above the 100 mark all year. The Index reached its all time high of 127.0 during the first week of the year, fell to a low of 104.6 in May, and closed the year at 114.2.

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January 1, 2005

Hudson Index Up Three Points

The Hudson Employment IndexSM climbed to 103.4 from 100.1 in December, reflecting a substantial increase in the confidence of U.S. workers.

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October 6, 2004

Hudson Index Falls Two Points

After undergoing a steady rise since June, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) declined to 106.9 in September, marking a two point decrease from its previous reading of 108.9. Its fall reflects a significant drop in employee confidence in the labor market in the last month.

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September 1, 2004

Hudson Employment Index Rises to 2004 High

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) continued its ascent in August to 108.9, marking a half-point increase from July and revealing another small, yet steady rise in employee confidence in the labor market.

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August 23, 2004

75% Say Tech Support Teams Good or Excellent

Among U.S. workers who use computers on the job, an overwhelming majority (91 percent) believe that their employers provide them with the computers and technical tools they need to do their jobs effectively, according to a new national Hudson technology survey.

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August 4, 2004

Hudson Employment Index Rises to 2004 High

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) continued its ascent in July, reaching a record high of 108.4 for the year and surpassing all previous ratings for the second month in a row.

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July 20, 2004

51% Receive Equal Pay for Equal Work

Fifty-one percent (51%) of American workers say they receive equal pay for equal work, whereas 37% do not.

June 30, 2004

In Texas, Hudson Index is at National Average

In Texas, the Hudson Employment Index fell three points in June to 107.4. That's down from110.3 a month ago, but up from 103.2 the month before.

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June 30, 2004

Hudson Employment Index Rises to 2004 High

The Hudson Employment Index rose sharply in June signaling continued strong job creation by the U.S. economy in the second quarter. The Index rose 3.1 points to 107.9, its 2004 high.

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June 30, 2004

In California, Labor Market Improves

In California, the Hudson Employment Index rose slightly in June to 108.1. That's up from 107.4 a month ago and 99.8 the month before that.

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June 30, 2004

In Florida, Labor Market Improves

In Florida, the Hudson Employment Index gained five points in June to 115.1. That's up from 110.4 from a month ago and 106.1 the month before that.