Democrats More Confident in Labor; Republicans, in Business
June 20, 2012
Aside from the presidency, the U.S. societal institutions sparking the most divergent reactions from Republicans and Democrats are big business, organized labor, and the police. Both groups have lost confidence in public schools.
Confidence in U.S. Public Schools at New Low
June 20, 2012
Americans express record-low confidence in public schools, organized religion, banks, and television news this year. Among 16 institutions rated, Americans continue to be most confident in the military and least in Congress.
Snapshot: Basics Still a Concern in Arab Uprising Countries
June 20, 2012
As governments in Arab uprising countries struggle to repair their economies, Gallup data from spring 2012 show more people are struggling to afford food and shelter than before the unrest.
"Suffering" in Germany Twice as High in East as in West
June 20, 2012
East German adults are more than twice as likely as those in the West to rate their lives poorly enough to be "suffering." Germans' life ratings are worse in the East across demographic groups, with the exception of the high income.
Rubio and Portman Unknown to Over Half of Americans
June 19, 2012
Sens. Marco Rubio and Rob Portman, two possible GOP vice presidential candidates, are unknown to over half of Americans. Among those with an opinion, Rubio is viewed more favorably than unfavorably, while Portman's image is mixed.
VIDEO
Americans More Positive About Immigration
June 16, 2012
Americans are as positive about immigration as they have been for at least six years. Sixty-six percent say immigration is a good thing for the U.S., and now more say immigration levels should be maintained rather than decreased.
BUSINESS JOURNAL
Poor Wellbeing Is Killing Your Business
June 19, 2012
What does your employees' wellbeing have to do with your company's performance? Plenty. There are five distinct, interrelated elements of wellbeing, and all of them affect the bottom line.
EDITORS' PICK
Americans Upbeat About Local Economy, Down on the World
June 15, 2012
Forty-nine percent of Americans rate economic conditions in their local area as excellent or good, many more than say the same about economic conditions in their state, in the U.S. as a whole, in Europe, and around the world.
GALLUP EVENT
After the Uprisings: Women on Rights, Religion, and Rebuilding
On June 25, join the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies as it reveals the findings of a new report on challenges facing women following the Arab uprisings. The report explores the evolving attitudes of men and women on the role of religion in legislation, women's rights, the economy, and their hopes for the future.
GALLUP DAILY
Jun 17-19, 2012 – Updates daily at 1 p.m. ET; reflects one-day change
Gallup Business Journal
Poor Wellbeing Is Killing Your Business
June 19, 2012
What does your employees' wellbeing have to do with your company's performance? Plenty. There are five distinct, interrelated elements of wellbeing, and all of them affect the bottom line.
Embedding Strengths in Your Company's DNA
June 12, 2012
If you want to build a strengths-based company, you can't go halfway. You've got to be all in, or it won't work. Here are three steps executives and managers must take.
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Economic Lens: Americans more negative about world than U.S.
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Double Whammy: U.S. unemployed have worse health habits
Check-Up: Russians report worst health among emerging economies
Paper Weight: Many transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa still in cash
Politics
Confidence in U.S. Public Schools at New Low
June 20, 2012
Americans express record-low confidence in public schools, organized religion, banks, and television news this year. Among 16 institutions rated, Americans continue to be most confident in the military and least in Congress.
Rubio and Portman Unknown to Over Half of Americans
June 19, 2012
Sens. Marco Rubio and Rob Portman, two possible GOP vice presidential candidates, are unknown to over half of Americans. Among those with an opinion, Rubio is viewed more favorably than unfavorably, while Portman's image is mixed.
Americans More Positive About Immigration
June 16, 2012
Americans are as positive about immigration as they have been for at least six years. Sixty-six percent say immigration is a good thing for the U.S., and now more say immigration levels should be maintained rather than decreased.
Economy
In U.S., Unadjusted Unemployment Flat So Far in June
June 18, 2012
U.S. unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, is 8.0% in mid-June, unchanged from the end of May. The seasonally adjusted rate is 7.8%, down from 8.3% in May.
Many Sub-Saharan Africans Receive Domestic Remittances
June 18, 2012
Thirty-two percent of adults in 11 sub-Saharan African countries interviewed in 2011 received domestic remittances in the 30 days before being surveyed, compared with 4% who received international remittances.
Investors Still Feel Powerless Over Retirement Savings
June 15, 2012
The majority of U.S. investors (57%) feel they have little or no control over their efforts to build and maintain their retirement savings. Seven in 10 see the federal deficit and unemployment hurting the investment climate a lot.
Wellbeing
Americans' Life Ratings Edge Higher
June 15, 2012
More Americans were "thriving" in May than at any time since February of last year. Women's, seniors', and low-income adults' life evaluations have improved the most post-recession.
Unemployed Americans' Health Habits Worse Than Employed
June 12, 2012
Unemployed Americans are more likely to smoke and less likely to eat well than are those who are employed full or part time and those who are not in the workforce.
In U.S., Uninsured Rate for 18- to 25-Year-Olds Ticks Down
June 8, 2012
The percentage of 18- to 25-year-old Americans who are uninsured continues to trend down, with 23% reporting they lack coverage so far in the second quarter of 2012. Fewer adults overall report having employer-based health insurance.
World
Many Sub-Saharan Africans Receive Domestic Remittances
June 18, 2012
Thirty-two percent of adults in 11 sub-Saharan African countries interviewed in 2011 received domestic remittances in the 30 days before being surveyed, compared with 4% who received international remittances.
Lack of Mentors May Hinder Women's Entrepreneurship in GCC
June 15, 2012
While women in Gulf Cooperation Council countries are less likely than men to report owning or planning to start a business, they express similar levels of entrepreneurial traits and access to money and training as men.
Health Status Varies in Emerging Economies
June 13, 2012
Brazilians, Russians, Indians, Chinese, and South Africans tend to be satisfied with their personal health, but their satisfaction varies. Russians are least likely to be satisfied with their personal health.
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