The Ohio Employee Confidence Index decreased 0.8 points to 49.5 in December, according to the Spherion(R) Employment Report. The monthly survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, reports that while workers are uneasy about job availability, more are likely to look for new jobs in the next 12 months.

Results from the Ohio Employment Report:

- Fifty-two percent of workers believe that the economy is getting weaker, a decrease of 12 percentage points from November.

- Thirty-four percent of those surveyed reported that they are likely to look for a new job, a 14 percentage point increase from November.

- More workers believe that their current job is in jeopardy, with 23 percent reporting that they believe they are likely to lose their job, up 17 percentage points from the previous month.

"Despite a decline in the Employee Confidence Index, the overall Ohio labor market remains strong and we continue to see businesses expand across key industries," said Robert Schulte, Spherion franchise owner in Ohio. "Although workers are slightly more concerned about their personal job security, the good news is that we are still experiencing consistent job growth. Those who are looking for new jobs will have plenty of opportunities to find employment."