U.S. Satisfaction Up to 22%
February 9, 2012
Though Americans remain largely dissatisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., the 22% who are satisfied is up from 15% in December and is the highest since last spring.
Americans' Life Ratings at 11-Month High
February 9, 2012
Americans rated their lives better in January than in any month since March of last year. Americans' life ratings have been steadily recovering since October, when they fell to their lowest level in more than two years.
Obama's Economic Approval Rating Improves
February 9, 2012
President Obama's 38% approval rating on the economy is far from robust, but has perked up from 30% in November and 26% last summer. Despite these gains, Obama continues to rate worse on economic issues than on foreign policy issues.
Three in 10 Chinese Adults Smoke
February 9, 2012
Three in 10 Chinese smoke, according to Gallup surveys conducted shortly after China's ban on smoking in public places took effect last May. This translates to roughly 320 million adults -- more than the entire U.S. population.
Congress' Job Approval at New Low of 10%
February 8, 2012
A record-low 10% of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, down from 13% in January and the previous low of 11%, recorded in December 2011.
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North Dakota Workers Report Best Hiring Situation in 2011
February 8, 2012
North Dakota workers were most likely to report their employers were hiring workers rather than letting workers go in 2011. All states showed positive scores on Gallup's Job Creation Index, with Rhode Island's +4 the lowest.
Small Business Hiring Intentions Best Since January 2008
February 7, 2012
More U.S. small-business owners intend to increase (22%) than decrease (8%) the number of jobs at their company in the next year, the biggest margin in four years, according to the new Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey.
Engaged Workers Immune to Stress From Long Commutes
February 7, 2012
Long commute times are linked to more stress and worry for American workers who are unhappy in their jobs. For those who are engaged at work, this is not the case.
GALLUP MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
The Cost of Bad Project Management
February 7, 2012
Why do projects often fail? Because organizations put more emphasis on rational factors than on employees' psychological engagement. Here's a smarter approach.
GALLUP EVENT
Summit on Religion, Wellbeing, and Health
On February 16 experts from Gallup, Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Wisconsin will review how religion relates to wellbeing and health, what explains the relationship, and its implications for the future.
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Interactive Features
Gallup Management Journal
The Cost of Bad Project Management
February 7, 2012
Why do projects often fail? Because organizations put more emphasis on rational factors than on employees' psychological engagement. Here's a smarter approach.
Why Work-Life Balance Isn't Balanced
February 2, 2012
Helping employees achieve balance between work and life sounds very good, even benevolent, in theory. But in practice, it has limitations. Focusing on employee wellbeing actually makes more sense.
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Hiring Comeback: +16 Job Creation Index score is best since Sept. '08
Good News From Haiti: Suffering down, confidence in government up
Politics
Obama's Approval Ratings Lowest on Deficit, Economy, Foreign Trade
February 9, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals President Obama's approval ratings across 11 issue areas and discusses how his rating on the economy specifically may affect his chances for re-election.
Obama's Economic Approval Rating Improves
February 9, 2012
President Obama's 38% approval rating on the economy is far from robust, but has perked up from 30% in November and 26% last summer. Despite these gains, Obama continues to rate worse on economic issues than on foreign policy issues.
Congress' Job Approval at New Low of 10%
February 8, 2012
A record-low 10% of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, down from 13% in January and the previous low of 11%, recorded in December 2011.
Economy
Americans' Life Ratings at 11-Month High
February 9, 2012
Americans rated their lives better in January than in any month since March of last year. Americans' life ratings have been steadily recovering since October, when they fell to their lowest level in more than two years.
Obama's Approval Ratings Lowest on Deficit, Economy, Foreign Trade
February 9, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals President Obama's approval ratings across 11 issue areas and discusses how his rating on the economy specifically may affect his chances for re-election.
North Dakota Workers Report Best Hiring Situation in 2011
February 8, 2012
North Dakota workers were most likely to report their employers were hiring workers rather than letting workers go in 2011. All states showed positive scores on Gallup's Job Creation Index, with Rhode Island's +4 the lowest.
Wellbeing
Engaged Workers Immune to Stress From Long Commutes
February 7, 2012
Long commute times are linked to more stress and worry for American workers who are unhappy in their jobs. For those who are engaged at work, this is not the case.
"Suffering" in Haiti Lowest Since 2006
February 1, 2012
Two years after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti, "suffering" is the lowest Gallup has yet recorded. More Haitians are enjoying their lives, and fewer are reporting feeling sad, stressed, or angry.
Northern Ireland Boasts Best Wellbeing in UK
January 31, 2012
Northern Ireland residents have higher overall wellbeing than those in England, Scotland, or Wales. This is due to their better life ratings, workplace perceptions, and access to basic needs. However, the nation's health habits lag.
World
Iranians Expect to Feel Sanctions
February 7, 2012
Iranians are increasingly struggling to afford food and shelter, and 65% say sanctions imposed by the United Nations, the U.S., and Western Europe will hurt the livelihoods of the country's residents "a great deal" or "somewhat."
Most Egyptians Oppose U.S. Economic Aid
February 6, 2012
Egyptians are as likely to favor economic aid from Arab governments (68%) as they are to oppose aid from the U.S. (71%). Half favor aid from international institutions.
Opinion Briefing: Confidence Deficit in the EU
February 2, 2012
Europeans' and Americans' confidence in their financial institutions has followed a similar trajectory throughout the global economic crisis, suggesting a strong link between the two struggling economies.
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