Tag Archives: Optimism

More Workers Apprehensive about Strength of Economy

More Workers Apprehensive about Strength of Economy

The Employee Confidence Index dropped 1.0 points to 51.6 in June. The Index, which measures workers’ confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, decreased as a result of more workers being concerned with the strength of the economy.

Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Reached Highest Level Since November 2007

Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Reached Highest Level Since November 2007

The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index rose by 3.9 points to 53.1 in April. The Index, which measures workers’ confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals an increase in workers’ personal confidence in the future of their current employer and in their ability to find a new job.

CFOs' Confidence Up, But Very Modestly Overall

CFOs' Confidence Up, But Very Modestly Overall

Strong Revenue and Profit Growth Will Translate Slowly to Hiring. Healthcare Remains a Problem for CFOs, Bringing Substantial Additional Costs to Employees.

Optimism on the Rise, Committed to Efficiency Post-Recession

Optimism on the Rise, Committed to Efficiency Post-Recession

As Chief Financial Officers emerge from the ups and downs of 2009 and shift to a new decade, they reveal a continued up-tick of optimism toward both the U.S. economy and their own companies. According to findings from the fourth quarter “CFO Outlook Survey” conducted by Financial Executives International (FEI) and Baruch College’s Zicklin School [...]

Employee Confidence Index Reaches Highest Level in Over a Year

The Spherion Employee Confidence Index registered at its highest level since December 2007, increasing 3.2 points to 49.9 in August. The Index, which measures workers’ confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals that a higher percentage of U.S. workers are confident in the strength of the economy. Other key [...]