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                            November 1, 2006Tampa Worker Confidence Falls
  
Confidence among Tampa workers declined for the second consecutive month as the local Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 5.5 points to 110.0 in October.

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                            November 1, 2006Texas Worker Confidence Slips
  
After hitting back-to-back record highs, confidence among Texas workers declined in October, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 5.2 points to 122.5.

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                            November 1, 2006Twin Cities Worker Confidence Holds Steady
  
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul held steady in October as local worker confidence inched down 0.9 points to 94.0.

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                            November 1, 2006Washington, D.C. Worker Confidence Plummets
  
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Washington, D.C. workers fell a dramatic 10 points to 109.9 in October. 

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                            November 1, 2006Hudson Employment Index (SM) Up to 101.4
  
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose .9 points in October to 101.4, up from last month’s 2006 annual low reading.

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                            October 18, 2006Younger Workers Want More, Connection That Is
  
When it comes to the workplace, younger employees crave more feedback, access to managers and social interaction than their older counterparts, according to a new survey by Hudson.

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                            October 4, 2006U.S. Workers Forecast Less Hiring on the Horizon
  
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) decreased to 100.5 in September, the lowest reading so far this year. 
October 4, 2006Hiring Expectations Down Sharply Among Accounting & Finance Workers
  
Worker Confidence among accounting & finance professionals fell in September, as the group's
     Hudson Employment Index (SM) declined 6.3 points to 106.2. A significant drop in hiring expectations and job satisfaction contributed to the decline. 
October 4, 2006Atlanta Worker Confidence Slips
  
After hitting a record high last month, the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta fell 2.5 points to 118.6 in September. While perceptions of personal finances faltered, concerns regarding lay offs hit an all time low, tempering the decline.
October 4, 2006Hudson Index: Boston
  
The 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM) 
    for Boston workers fell 2.1 points to 91.8 in September, its lowest reading of the year. Area confidence has been steadily declining since April when the Index was at 103.7. Less optimism regarding hiring expectations and job satisfaction continued to hinder local confidence.
October 4, 2006Hudson Index: California
  
Worker confidence in California slipped in August, as the state’s 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM) 
    fell 2.4 points to 108.4. 
October 4, 2006Chicago Worker Confidence Holds Steady
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Chicago inched up 0.6 points to 94.5 in September. The monthly reading of local worker confidence is nearly eight points higher than this time last year, when the city’s 
    Index was 86.8. 
October 4, 2006Dallas Worker Confidence Hits Record High Despite Personal Finance Concerns
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Dallas workers continued to climb this month, as worker confidence rose 2.2 points to 112.5 in September.
October 4, 2006FL Worker Confidence Plummets
  
Worker confidence declined in Florida in September, as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (
    SM) dropped 7.1 points to 115.2. Declines in hiring plans, job satisfaction and perceived job security contributed to the drop. Despite the decrease, the latest reading tops last September’s 113.2.
October 4, 2006Worker Confidence Continues To Rise Among Hispanics But Falls For African-Americans
  
Hispanic workers continued to report an upswing in confidence, while African-American worker's confidence fell in September.
October 4, 2006IT Worker Confidence Rebounds Amid Positive Hiring Expectations
  
Worker Confidence among IT Professionals rebounded in September, as the sector's 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 6.2 points to 109.3.
October 4, 2006Legal Worker Confidence Plummets to All Time Low
  
Confidence among workers in the legal sector plunged in September, as the sector’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 16.3 points to 97.9.
October 4, 2006Hudson Index: Los Angeles
  
The 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM) 
    for Los Angeles workers slipped 1.6 points to 100.6 in September
    
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October 4, 2006Hudson Index: Manufacturing Sector
  
After recording two consecutive increases, confidence among manufacturing workers plunged in September.
October 4, 2006Hudson Index: Minneapolis-St. Paul
  
Falling steadily since February of this year, the 
    
      Hudson Employment Index (SM) 
    for Minneapolis-St. Paul workers reversed its momentum in September as local worker confidence rose 2.8 points to 94.9.