Economy

U.S. Underemployment at 18.6% in August NEW

September 2, 2010
U.S. Underemployment at 18.6% in August
Underemployment, as measured by Gallup, was 18.6% in August, up from 18.4% at the end of July. Although Gallup's unemployment rate component increased to 9.3% from 8.9% during that time, hope among the underemployed of finding a job in the next month hit a new high of 47% in August.
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World

Rape Viewed as Major Problem Across Sub-Saharan Africa

September 2, 2010
Rape Viewed as Major Problem Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Majorities in nearly all 18 sub-Saharan African countries surveyed in 2009 say rape is a major problem in their countries, underscoring the extent to which the issue plagues the subcontinent.
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Politics

Republicans Remain Disproportionately White and Religious

September 1, 2010
Republicans Remain Disproportionately White and Religious
American political parties remain sharply differentiated by race and religion. Republicans are disproportionately likely to be white and highly religious. Democrats are more racially and ethnically diverse, with proportionately fewer highly religious whites.

Americans Give GOP Edge on Most Election Issues

September 1, 2010
Americans say the Republicans in Congress would do a better job than the Democrats of handling seven of nine key election issues. This includes a 49% to 38% advantage on the economy, which 62% of Americans rate as extremely important to their vote.
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Wellbeing

In U.S., Obesity Peaks in Middle Age

August 31, 2010
In U.S., Obesity Peaks in Middle Age
Americans aged 45 to 64 are more likely to be obese than those in other age groups. Obesity rates generally increase as Americans get older before dropping off among seniors. This pattern is present among white, black, and Hispanic Americans alike, with middle-aged blacks the most likely to be obese.
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Gallup Management Journal

You Messed Up -- Admit It

August 26, 2010
You Messed Up -- Admit It
Mistakes and snags are part of any customer relationship -- they can't be avoided. But organizations can build trust with customers when they 'fess up to problems and handle them fairly and candidly. Here's how to do it right.

Your Friends and Your Social Wellbeing

August 19, 2010
Gallup researchers have found that Social Wellbeing -- having strong relationships and love in your life -- is vital to your health, happiness, and even to your productivity at work. The authors of Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements explain why.

The Price of Poor Wellbeing

August 12, 2010
Organizations and individuals pay a price for poor wellbeing -- physically and financially. That's why taking the right actions to improve wellbeing can make a huge impact on improving healthcare, while lessening the burden of poor wellbeing on workers and their employers.
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