Workers Becoming More Optimistic About Jobs Market

Workers Becoming More Optimistic About Jobs Market

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Workers Becoming More Optimistic About Jobs Market >

Nov. 13, 2009 — As the economy begins to rebound, the optimism has spread to workers, many of whom believe the jobs market is on the road to recovery. >

Fifty-two percent of respondents to the Monster Global Poll said they feel the same or more optimistic about the job market than they did six months ago. >“Despite turbulent economic conditions, it’s encouraging to see more than one-quarter (26%) of the total respondents polled globally by Monster admit they are optimistic about their future career opportunities, suggesting the global workforce is looking forward to recovery,” said Norma Gaffin, director of content with Monster.com. >

Key findings: >
- I am much more optimistic — 9% (2,678 votes)
- I am more optimistic — 17% (5,192 votes)
- I feel about the same — 26% (7,797 votes)
- I am less optimistic — 20% (6,041 votes)
- I am much less optimistic — 27% (8,154 votes).

According to results there are significant differences in perception on the national and regional level, with Indian and Scandinavian workers showing a muchU.S. workers (representing about 36% of the total respondents) were among the least optimistic, with 51% having negative attitudes on the job market when compared to six months ago. British workers tended to be the least optimistic, at 56% indicating diminished optimism, followed closely by Spain at 54%. >

Indian workers, representing approximately 7% of the total respondents, were the most optimistic, with more than 51% indicating increased optimism. Among developed nations, Norwegian and Swedish workers were the most upbeat, with 29% and 15%, respectively, stating they are much more optimistic. >According to poll results, the split in attitudes positively correlates with national unemployment and underemployment figures as well as consumer confidence indexes over the same time period. Nations with nationalized health care, as well as workers from developing countries, were overall more optimistic than their counterparts from countries with employer-based health care or developed nations.

Survey methodology The results of the current Monster Global Poll are based on votes cast by Monster visitors from: 17th Aug. 17–Sept. 14. Only one vote per user is counted toward the final tabulation. The Monster Global Poll is a series of online polls that gauge users' opinions on a variety of topics relating to careers, the economy and the workplace. These polls are not scientific and reflect the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. >Contents © 2009 WorldatWork. No part of this article may be reproduced, excerpted or redistributed in any form without express written permission from WorldatWork.>

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http://dreamlearndobecome.blogspot.com This posting was made my Jim Jacobs, President & CEO of Jacobs Executive Advisors. Jim also serves as Leader of Jacobs Advisors' Insurance Practice.