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Job Market Continues Growth As Worker's Confidence Levels Increase
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com) February 11, 2005 - With steady job growth continuing into 2005, U.S. workers' confidence levels in personal employment and job security have increased to the highest levels recorded since the establishment of the Spherion(R) Employment Report, according to the latest survey by Spherion Corporation.
The January Employment Report, conducted by Harris Interactive(R), also shows that confidence in the availability of jobs and the strength of the economy has also increased.
This month, Spherion is introducing its Employee Confidence Index in addition to its Job Transition and Job Security Indices. The Employee Confidence Index is derived from the results of a continuing set of questions about the strength of the economy, availability of jobs, confidence in their ability to find a new job and confidence in the future of their current employer. To provide a more complete picture on employee attitudes, the Employee Confidence Index has been subdivided into two additional indices:
The Macroeconomic Confidence Index, which reflects workers' views on the overall economy, its relative strength or weakness, as well as their opinion about the availability of jobs in the marketplace.
The Personal Confidence Index, which measures workers' opinions of their own personal employment situation, their confidence in their own ability to find a job, as well as their confidence levels in their current employer.
The Employee Confidence Index rose from 57 last month to 59 in January, equaling the highest level recorded since July 2004. The Personal Confidence Index, measuring worker confidence in their personal employment situation, increased to 75, a two-point increase from December. The Macroeconomic Confidence Index, measuring worker confidence in job availability and the strength of the economy, rose from 41 in December to 44. For detailed information on the calculation of the Employee Confidence Index, please see the "About the Spherion Employment Report" section below.
In addition, the survey found that 79 percent of adult workers feel it unlikely that their jobs will be eliminated in the next year, up three percentage points from December.
"As the economy continues to expand and add jobs, the Spherion Employment Report shows that personal confidence continues to grow to even higher levels as workers see reinforcing evidence that their jobs are secure, their companies are performing well and that they are in a good position to go find a new job," said Roy Krause, Spherion president and chief executive officer.
"Despite this, some doubt still remains about the macroeconomic environment. But the fact that more workers are becoming confident in the strength of the economy and job availability indicates that the recent economic indicators and factors in their personal employment situation may be having an effect on their outlook," stated Krause.
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Job Fairs Calendar
February 14 - Professional and General Career Exppo at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bridgeton from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
February 17 - Monsanto YMCA Job Fair from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
February 27 - St. Louis Career Fair at the Marriott-Airport from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
For more information, contact the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) Career Center at 314-613-7008.
Muny to Hold Children & Teen Chorus Auditions
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com) February 11, 2005 - Muny Chorus auditions will be held in the Performing Arts Center at St. Louis University High School, 4970 Oakland Avenue, (Between Kingshighway and Macklind). Parking available in front
and in rear of the building.
Auditioners should be prepared to sing 8 measures of a song. Please bring your own sheet music in the key that you will be singing. An accompanist will be provided. Auditioners may not sing a capella or with taped music.
CHILDREN'S CHORUS AUDITIONS
(Ages 7-13)
Saturday, February 26, 2005
8:30 am until 3:00 pm
TEEN CHORUS AUDITIONS
(Ages 14-19)
Sunday, February 27, 2005
1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
For more information, call 314-361-1900.
Business-to-Business Expo
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com) February 11, 2005 - The 14th annual The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Business-to-Business Expo and Business After Hours will be held Thursday, March 10, 2005.
This much anticipated event takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield. The 70+ display booths sell out incredibly fast as businesses prepare for Chesterfield's premier power-networking event. Exhibitors include a wide variety of businesses ranging from health care, business products, banking and real estate to moving companies and schools. Judging from the crowd of over 1,200 attendees last year, organizers estimate an even greater attendance for 2005.
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