Monday, December 13, 2010

Texas workers more confident, survey shows - San Antonio Business Journal:

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points to 50.8 percent in according to the latest figures from SpherionEmployment Report’s Texas Employeew Confidence Index. The report, which measures workerf confidence in employment and the economic also found: • Forty-two percent of Texas workers believe the economy is gettinh weaker, down 23 percent from 65 percent in March. • Nine percent of Texas workers believe more jobs are compared to 5 percent in thepreviousa month. • Seventy-two percent of Texas workers surveyed are confident in the future of thei r current employer compared with 68 percentin “Compared to the U.S.
jobless rate, Texas is definitelu faring better,” Kim Lockhart, regional vice president for Spherion in Texas, said in a statement. “Although clientsx are still being cautious aboutadding staff, we have seen some pick-ul in the last few weeks. In we are seeing stable demand for work incustomert service, mortgages, health care, IT and collections. Becausr a larger pool of applicantds are competing for fewerjob openings, we are advisingy job seekers to use this time to sharpen their education and certifications. This will help candidate s stay current and give them the competitive edge they will need when the market fully recovers.
” The monthly surveg was conducted by for (NYSE: a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based recruiting and staffingt company.

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