About the Monster Research Institute

We show how the labor market is functioning, where workers are getting stuck, and where better pathways are needed.

OVERVIEW

The Monster Research Institute represents Monster’s point of view on how the world of work is changing—grounded in real data, real behavior, and real market activity.

We combine behavioral data from real job seekers, survey research capturing worker sentiment, and marketplace signals from millions of interactions to provide a clearer view of how work is actually changing in practice.

Our goal is to make the labor market more visible, more measurable, and easier to navigate for both employers and job seekers.

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HOW WE WORK

The labor market is not just changing, it’s becoming harder to understand. Workers and employers are navigating a system shaped by technology, shifting expectations, and evolving pathways into work.

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Behavioral Data

Real activity from job seekers, including search behavior, applications, and engagement.

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Survey Research

Direct input from workers on sentiment, priorities, and how they are navigating the labor market.

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Marketplace Signals

Data from millions of interactions between employers and job seekers, including job postings, applications, and competition.

Together, these inputs create a more complete, real-time view of how the labor market functions in practice. The Institute exists to make that system more visible, more measurable, and easier to navigate for both employers and job seekers.

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For media inquiries or additional information, please contact Kathy Gardner, Senior Director of Digital Public Relations.