Predictions are tough to manage, but with historical data, they can be very effective.  Keep in mind, these are predictions, and history hasn’t been written yet.  It seems from various reports that the Albany, NY area is doing better than most leaving some very encouraged.  For those without full-time work, it’s hard to ask them if they’re confident in what’s to come.  The proof will be in the pudding, as they say.  Here’s a link to the Randstad Employee Confidence Index report from our affiliate Randstad.  It is pretty thorough and worth a read through to see where employees and employers are alike on a national scope.