U.S. Economic Confidence Index Down to -20
March 11, 2014
Gallup's Economic Confidence Index edged down to -20 last week, the lowest weekly score for the index so far in 2014.
Congress' Low Job Approval Persists
March 10, 2014
With the 2014 midterms now eight months away, 15% of Americans approve of the overall job Congress is doing. This is slightly better than last month's 12%, but extends a nearly steady string of sub-20% ratings that started in mid-2011.
U.S. Uninsured Rate Continues to Fall
March 10, 2014
The U.S. uninsured rate continues to decline in 2014, registering 15.9% so far in 2014 compared with 17.1% in the fourth quarter of 2013. The uninsured rate has dropped most among lower-income and black Americans.
Americans' Views on Quality Job Prospects Still Recovering
March 10, 2014
Twenty-seven percent of Americans say it is now a good time to find a "quality job," up from the low levels between 2009 and 2012, but not nearly as positive as in the years right before the recession.
Gallup Business Journal
How to Make Training a Catalyst for Real Change
March 11, 2014
Too often, training programs fail to deliver the change a company seeks. Here are some guidelines for programs that will create meaningful change.
EDITORS' PICKS
Vermont No. 1 in Frequent Exercise, Produce Consumption
March 7, 2014
Vermont residents are the most likely to report exercising frequently and eating produce regularly. Delaware ranks last in frequent exercise, while Oklahoma is at the bottom for produce consumption.
Democracy Important to Most Ukrainians
March 6, 2014
Western-style democracy may not appeal to all Ukrainians, but the majority (74%) interviewed before the protests said democracy is important for development. Few at the time were satisfied with the way it was working in their country.
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Gallup Business Journal
How to Make Training a Catalyst for Real Change
March 11, 2014
Too often, training programs fail to deliver the change a company seeks. Here are some guidelines for programs that will create meaningful change.
Why Your Company Must Be Mission-Driven
March 6, 2014
A clear mission inspires employee engagement, fosters customer engagement, and helps boost company performance. But for many executives, it remains an underused asset.
Last Week's Top Stories
Ukrainians' Views: Western-style political system does not appeal to all
Positive Image: More than half of Americans view John Kerry favorably
Price of Parenthood: Having kids major driver of spending patterns in U.S.
Obesity Opposites: Mississippi has highest rate, Montana the lowest in 2013
Health Insurance Intentions: Majority of uninsured plan to get coverage
Politics
Number of Americans Saying ACA Has Hurt Them Inches Up
March 6, 2014
Twenty-three percent of Americans feel the Affordable Care Act has hurt them or their families -- the highest figure Gallup has recorded for the question. Meanwhile, 10% say it has helped them, and 63% say it has had no effect.
Secretary of State Kerry's Favorability Rising in the U.S.
March 5, 2014
After his first year in office, John Kerry has a 55% favorability rating from the American public. This is his highest rating as secretary of state, but is lower than four of his five predecessors' ratings at similar points in office.
Economy
Americans' Views on Quality Job Prospects Still Recovering
March 10, 2014
Twenty-seven percent of Americans say it is now a good time to find a "quality job," up from the low levels between 2009 and 2012, but not nearly as positive as in the years right before the recession.
Even Wealthy Americans Not Immune to Money Worries
March 7, 2014
Many Americans -- even in the highest-income households -- were anxious about their finances last year.
Well-Being
Majority of Uninsured Say They Will Get Insurance
March 7, 2014
Fifty-five percent of uninsured Americans in February said they plan to get health insurance rather than pay a fine, down modestly from last fall. The majority of those who intend to get insurance plan to use the exchanges.
Vermont No. 1 in Frequent Exercise, Produce Consumption
March 7, 2014
Vermont residents are the most likely to report exercising frequently and eating produce regularly. Delaware ranks last in frequent exercise, while Oklahoma is at the bottom for produce consumption.
World
Venezuelans Saw Political Instability Before Protests
February 28, 2014
Even before protests in February, a majority (53%) of Venezuelans said their country was politically unstable. One-third of Venezuelans approved of President Nicolas Maduro as confidence in major institutions hit record lows.
Venezuelans Rated Their Lives Worse Ahead of Protests
February 25, 2014
Signs of the frustration and anger now on display in Venezuela's streets were evident late last year as Venezuelans' ratings of their lives deteriorated to their worst levels in years.
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