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Florida Employment Report: Overall Worker Confidence Edges Upward; More Workers Likely to Look for New Jobs
Friday, May 16, 2008
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Employee
Confidence Index increased 0.4 points to 44.6 in April, rising for the first
time since October 2007, according to the latest Spherion(R) Employment
Report. The monthly survey of Florida workers, conducted by Harris
Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, reveals that more workers
believe that the economy and the job market have stabilized. In addition, a
greater percentage of workers indicated that they are more likely to look for
new jobs.
Results from the Florida Employment Report:
-- One-third of Florida workers (33 percent) report that the economy is
staying the same, an increase of 14 percentage points from the previous
month.
-- Nearly 40 percent (38 percent) of workers believe the same amount of
jobs is available, showing a 14 percentage point increase from March.
-- More workers report they are likely to look for a new job in the next
year, with 36 percent indicating a desire to do so, an increase of six
percentage points from the previous month.
"This month's report is encouraging," said Paula Franco, branch manager
for Spherion Staffing Services in Florida. "More Florida workers are now
feeling that the economy and job market have stabilized. Despite the
increased doubt reported in workers personal employment situation, more
indicate that they are likely to look for a new job in the next year as well.
This doesn't come as much of a surprise to me. With a rising unemployment
rate, we're seeing an increasing number of people out there searching for
jobs. With many industries tied to the housing slump, many displaced workers
continue to walk through our doors. We are advising these individuals to take
inventory of their skills and be open to transferring them to other
industries."
Link to full Report & Methodology:
http://spherion.mediaroom.com/pressroom/index.php?s=43&item=580
About Spherion
Spherion Corporation is a leading recruiting and staffing company that
provides integrated solutions to meet the evolving needs of companies and job
candidates. As an industry pioneer for more than 60 years, Spherion has
sourced, screened and placed millions of individuals in temporary,
temp-to-hire and full-time jobs.
With approximately 700 locations in the United States and Canada, Spherion
delivers innovative workforce solutions that improve business performance.
Spherion provides its services to more than 8,000 customers, from Fortune 500
companies to a wide range of small and mid-size organizations. Employing more
than 300,000 people annually through its network, Spherion is one of North
America's largest employers. Spherion operates under the following brands:
Spherion Staffing Services Group for administrative, clerical and light
industrial workers; Technisource for technology professionals and solutions;
The Mergis Group for accounting and finance and other professional positions;
Todays Staffing for specialty administrative personnel; and Spherion
Recruitment Process Outsourcing. To learn more, visit
http://www.spherion.com/ .
SOURCE Spherion Corporation
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