Gallup Week-in-Review
Read about how U.S. business leaders prioritize skills over college pedigree, the uptick in the U.S. obesity rate in 2013, Venezuelans' concerns before the protests, and more in this week's review.
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.
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.
VIDEOS
U.S. Payroll to Population Rate 43.1% in February
March 6, 2014
The U.S. Payroll to Population employment rate (P2P) was 43.1% in February, remaining below the 2013 and 2012 yearly averages.
Gallup Business Journal
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.
EDITORS' PICKS
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.
Fewer Americans Reported Healthy Eating in 2013
March 6, 2014
Fewer Americans reported eating healthily all day "yesterday" in 2013 than in the last five years. Lower-income Americans are more likely to report healthy eating than other income groups, but they eat produce less frequently.
GALLUP DAILY
No update March 7. Next update March 8.
Gallup Business Journal
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.
Bridging the Leadership Gap in Asia
February 26, 2014
Engagement is alarmingly low among senior leaders in the region. If they're going to grow in the next decade, Asian companies must develop an effective leadership pipeline now.
Last Week's Top Stories
Peace in the Middle East: Only one-third in U.S. believe it will happen
Skills Over School: Business leaders say skills trump college pedigree
Top Challenge: Small-business owners say it is attracting new customers
Expanding Waistlines: U.S. obesity rate rises to 27.1% in 2013
Life Ratings Drop: Fewer Venezuelans thriving before protests
Politics
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.
Michelle Obama Maintains Positive Image
March 3, 2014
Michelle Obama maintains a 66% favorable rating, similar to her past ratings. Her average favorable rating so far is higher than Hillary Clinton's during her time as first lady, but lower than Laura Bush's.
Economy
U.S. Payroll to Population Rate 43.1% in February
March 6, 2014
The U.S. Payroll to Population employment rate (P2P) was 43.1% in February, remaining below the 2013 and 2012 yearly averages.
U.S. Job Creation Improved in February
March 5, 2014
Gallup's U.S. Job Creation Index improved slightly in February to +21 from +19 in January. Government workers report improved hiring conditions at their workplaces, but private-sector workers remain the most positive.
Well-Being
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.
Fewer Americans Reported Healthy Eating in 2013
March 6, 2014
Fewer Americans reported eating healthily all day "yesterday" in 2013 than in the last five years. Lower-income Americans are more likely to report healthy eating than other income groups, but they eat produce less frequently.
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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