Increased Hiring Expectations Boost Atlanta Worker Confidence in February
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers jumped 8.8 points to 119.1 in February.
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March 8, 2007
March 8, 2007
Improving Personal Finances Elevate Boston Worker Confidence
Worker confidence rose in Boston in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 7.7 points to 105.7. This is the highest the Index has been for Boston in a year and a half. More workers feeling better about their finances, coupled with fewer workers worrying about losing their job drove the increase.
March 8, 2007
Increased Hiring Expectations Boost Chicago Worker Confidence
Confidence among Chicago workers rose in February after a two-month decline. The city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) is 6.3 points higher than January at 98.7. An increase in hiring expectations and improved sentiment regarding personal finances triggered the uptick. The city’s reading is virtually the same as last February’s when it registered 98.5. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Dallas Worker Confidence Rebounds in February
After two consecutive months of decline, worker confidence increased in Dallas, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 8.8 points to 114.9 in February. An increase in employees who said their finances were better coupled with greater job satisfaction contributed to the rise. The latest reading is 4.7 points less than last February’s Index of 119.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
LA Worker Confidence Hits Record High
Worker confidence reached its highest reading for Los Angeles in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 10.7 points to 113.0. Increased job satisfaction, greater hiring expectations and improved sentiments about finances drove the rise. The latest reading is higher than one year ago when LA’s Index was 106.2. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Twin Cities Workers’ Confidence Hits Record High
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul rose 3.8 points to 113.0, hitting a record high for the area. This month’s increase was primarily fueled by workers feeling better about their finances and reporting greater hiring expectations. The latest reading is dramatically higher than one year ago, when the Index was 104.0. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Job Security Concerns Drag Down Worker Confidence in NYC
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City dropped one point to 89.3 in February. Heightened concern about job loss drove the decrease in employee sentiment. New York City’s latest reading, however, is well above last February’s Index of 85.7. In sharp contrast, the composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
March 8, 2007
Philadelphia Worker Confidence Climbs for Fourth Straight Month
Worker confidence in Philadelphia improved for the fourth consecutive month in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 1.2 points to 92.8. Improved perceptions of finances prompted the uptick, but they were offset by a decrease in job satisfaction. Despite the gain, the city’s measure of worker sentiment is down over 11 points from last February, when it registered 104.1. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
March 7, 2007
Most View Big Three Auto Companies Positively
Despite a long-term slump in the auto industry-hitting jobs hardest in Michigan-most Americans view the country's big auto makers at least somewhat favorably. An overwhelming majority (84%) say the U.S. auto industry is at least somewhat important to the financial stability of the national economy overall, with 49% saying it is "very important."
March 7, 2007
American Idol Fans Give Thumbs Up to Judges
The American Idol phenomenon continues. The talent show’s ratings sweep to the top of Nielsen’s list each week, beating out other TV favorites like Ugly Betty , Survivor and My Name Is Earl .
March 7, 2007
Workers and Managers Agree -- More Hiring on the Way
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) improved for the second consecutive month in February, climbing 2.9 points to 107.1. An increase in the number of workers forecasting hiring primarily triggered the rise, supported by the third month-over-month improvement in workers' perceptions of their finances.
March 6, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary
New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) down three points. Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) unchanged. Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) up two points.
March 6, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) continues to lead to pack of hopefuls for the GOP nomination.
March 2, 2007
Election 2008: Giuliani 52% Richardson 35%
Democratic Governor Bill Richardson currently trails former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) by seventeen percentage points in an Election 2008 Presidential match-up.
March 2, 2007
Poll: 49% Say Taxes Worse Than Going to Dentist
It’s not just the money that aggravates people about taxes, it’s the process. Forty-nine percent (49%) of American adults say that filling out income tax paperwork is worse than going to the dentist. It’s not just the money that aggravates people about taxes, it’s the process.
March 1, 2007
Discover Small Business Watch (SM): Small Business Economic Confidence Remains Steady
Small business owners’ confidence in the American economy remained steady in February as rising optimism about their own business fortunes was offset by an increase in cash flow issues, according to surveys conducted for this month’s Discover® Small Business Watch (SM).
February 27, 2007
Poll: 54% Say History Will Judge U.S. Mission in Iraq as a Failure
Confidence that the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror declined slightly over the last month. Most Americans (54%) believe that in the long run the U.S. mission in Iraq will be judged a failure. Just 29% say it will ultimately be viewed as a success.
February 27, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 33% McCain 17% Gingrich 13%
Arizona Senator John McCain’s (R) support among Likely Republican Primary Voters has slipped to the lowest level ever recorded since Rasmussen Reports began tracking the race shortly after last November’s election.
February 26, 2007
Oscar Update: The Departed Grabs Academy Award For Best Picture
The 79th Annual Academy Awards were announced last night, with The Departed bringing home the top prize for best picture of the year.
February 26, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary
This week, Rasmussen Reports dropped Al Gore from our list of contenders in polling on the Democratic Presidential nomination but it had little impact on the overall dynamic of the poll results.
