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More Pages, Less Confidence: The State of Resumes in 2026
Job seekers are writing longer resumes, customizing faster, and worrying more about ATS more than ever.

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert
Updated: Jan 15, 2026
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7 min read

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Five Roles Employers Are Hiring for at Scale in 2026
And the Top Jobs Powering the Labor Market

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert
Updated: Jan 12, 2026
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5 min read

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Office Romance Isn’t Dead: How Connection, Trust, and Managers Shape Work in 2026
Monster’s 2026 Workplace Relationships Report reveals what attraction, boundaries, and appreciation really look like in today’s workplace

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert
Updated: Jul 1, 2026
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6 min read

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Monster’s 2026 WorkWatch Report: Workers Brace for Uncertainty, Prioritize Stability Over Career Moves
What worker sentiment, hiring behavior, and economic signals reveal about the year ahead

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert
Updated: Aug 4, 2026
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11 min read

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Nearly Half of Workers Are “Job Hugging” as Comfort and Security Take Priority
Monster finds employees clinging to comfort as three in four expect to stay in their current jobs for the next two years.

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert
Updated: Aug 4, 2026
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5 min read
Nearly Half of Workers Are “Job Hugging” as Comfort and Security Take Priority
Noncompete Agreements in the Workplace: What Workers Really Think
Quiet Vacationing: Key Stats on the Hidden Workplace Trend
Q3 2025 Monster Market Report: Where the jobs are now and how to land one
Gender Equity in the Workplace: Why Men and Women See It So Differently
What Workers “Heart” About the Workplace: Where Loyalty Lasts and Where It Falls Short
LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace: Where Progress Stands and Where It Falls Short
Gen Z in the Workplace: Breaking Down Perceptions, Priorities, and Misconceptions
Why the “Right to Disconnect” Matters: Workers Want Boundaries Between Jobs and Life