Employment Trends Give Workers Shot of Confidence

By Dr. Jan Stringer, Ph.D.

The American worker is brimming with self-assurance, and there are a host of good reasons. Unemployment continues to be low at 4.5 percent, while opportunities continue to grow as technological advancements and a global economy open new doors.

The most recent Employee Confidence Index released by recruiting and staffing agency Spherion showed that the majority of U.S. workers remained confident in their personal job situations. Coupled with a solid economy, workplace trends in most sectors have tended to favor the American worker, who has seen increased demand and competition for their services.

That said, employees … Continue Reading…