Flagship indices measuring labor market demand and worker readiness
At the center of the MRI are two recurring indices measuring labor market demand and workforce adaptability.
Monster Livelihood Index
Q2 2026
A quarterly measure of worker readiness and resilience.
Measures four dimensions of workforce readiness:
- Economic Security
- Skill Portability
- Market Agency
- Future Readiness
Monster Workforce Index
June 2026
A monthly measure of hiring demand and labor market activity.
Tracks key indicators:
- Hiring Demand
- Job Availability
- Employer Hiring Activity
- Labor Market Competition
LATEST INSIGHTS
Analysis on the key forces shaping hiring, worker behavior, and workforce dynamics
ABOUT THE MRI
A clearer view of work, from the market to the worker
The Monster Research Institute is the centralized home for Monster’s labor market research and workforce intelligence, bringing together labor market data and original worker research to understand how the world of work is changing and what those changes mean for workers.
The MRI provides insight into:
- Hiring demand and labor market movement
- Job competition and workforce accessibility
- Worker readiness and economic adaptability
- Emerging workforce and hiring trends
And how workers are experiencing those changes:
- How workers feel about their jobs, careers, and opportunities
- The pressures and tradeoffs shaping career decisions
- How workers are responding to changes in hiring and the labor market
- What workers need to navigate what comes next
Behavioral data
from job seekers
Survey research
capturing worker
sentiment
Marketplace signals
from millions of
interactions
EXPLORE MORE
Explore additional research and analysis on the forces shaping work and workforce behavior on the Monster blog.
Explore what these trends mean for recruiters and hiring on Hiring.Monster.com.