Workers in Texas were more confident in September, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched up 1.8 points to 126.2. The latest reading falls just below last September’s reading of 127.7. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
Worker confidence weakened among both Hispanic and African-Americans workers in September. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Hispanics edged down 1.4 points to register 91.6, while the reading for African-Americans slid 4.7 points to 88.5. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all races and ethnicities, dropped for the second consecutive month, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta remained virtually unchanged since August, inching up .7 points to 103.1. Increased job satisfaction was offset by less expected hiring. Atlanta’s latest reading is dramatically lower than last September’s reading of 118.6. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
Following a near record high in August, Ohio workers were significantly less optimistic in September, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 9.9 points to 99.7. Declines in all contributing factors influenced the fall. However, the latest reading is in line with last September, when it registered 100.1. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
Worker confidence held steady in Florida in September, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched down just .4 points to 93.9 points. Florida’s latest measure of worker confidence is more than 20 points lower than last September’s reading of 115.2. The national Index , based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
Worker confidence weakened in Boston, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 2.9 points to 93.3 in September. A decrease in hiring expectations drove the drop. However, Boston’s latest Index is 1.5 points higher than last September, when it registered 91.8. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
Confidence among accounting and finance workers continued to weaken, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slid 1.2 points to 111.9 in September. The latest reading for this group, however, is 5.7 points higher than last September’s 106.2. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, also dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
Worker confidence took a large hit in September, as the legal sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) plummeted almost 20 points to 98.9. Worse financial sentiments and greater concern over job loss drove the decline. The group’s latest reading, however, is a point higher than this time last year, when the Index was 97.9. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
New York City workers were noticeably less optimistic in September, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) decreased 5.6 points to 91.4. Finance concerns and less expected hiring contributed to the drop. Nevertheless, the latest reading comes in significantly higher than last September’s 84.4. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
Worker confidence held steady in DC in September, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) shifted down just .1 point to 107. The capital city’s latest reading is well below last September, when it registered 119.9. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, declined for the second consecutive month in September, as the reading fell 2.1 points to 107.6.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers fell 4.6 points to 99.3 in September. The latest Index is also five points lower than last September’s reading of 104.3. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
Confidence among manufacturing workers fell in September, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slipped 2.3 points to 82.8. The Index for this group has been steadily decreasing since June, and has fallen over 16 points in that time. The latest reading is also lower than last September’s reading of 86.1. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
IT workers felt more confident in September, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 9.5 points to 114.6. Increased job satisfaction, greater sense of job security, and improved financial sentiments drove the increase. The latest reading is also 5.3 points higher than a year ago, when it came in at 109.3. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles fell 3.1 points to 93.3 in September. Fewer hiring expectations and more anticipated layoffs were offset by an increase in satisfaction with finances. The city’s latest Index is more than seven points lower than last September’s score of 100.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) in San Francisco slipped 2.2 points to 93.5 in September, marking the fourth consecutive decline for the city’s measure of worker sentiment. Steady declines in expected hiring and workers’ sense of job security have contributed to the Index’s downfall. The city’s Index registered 100.2 at this time last year. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
Worker confidence edged up in California, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 1.9 points to 102.2 in September. An increase in most factors triggered the up-tick, but hiring expectations fell to a record low this month. California’s latest monthly measure of worker confidence is five and a half points shy of last September’s Index. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
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