Monster Research Institute Insights | Workforce Research & Hiring Trends

The Best Seasonal Hires Shouldn’t Be Seasonal

By Thad Price, SVP Marketing and Strategy

The holiday rush requires companies to hire quickly and at scale. Thad Price, SVP of Marketing & Strategy at BOLD, explains why the bigger opportunity is using those months to identify the people they want to keep.

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Monster Livelihood Index Q3 2026: Only 39% Could Maintain Living Standards for 3 Months After Income Loss

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Explore Monster's Q3 2026 Livelihood Index to see what emergency savings statistics reveal about workers' financial security and career options.

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Seasonal Hiring Statistics 2026: Hiring Ramps Up in September

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Monster's 2026 Seasonal Hiring Index finds hiring ramps up in September and slows sharply after October. See the latest seasonal hiring statistics.

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Job Hugging Statistics: Nearly 9 in 10 Workers Have “Hugged” a Job

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Explore Monster's 2026 Job Hugging Report to understand why workers stay put and how job hugging can affect job satisfaction and career growth.

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Insights

The Best Seasonal Hires Shouldn’t Be Seasonal

Monster Livelihood Index Q3 2026: Only 39% Could Maintain Living Standards for 3 Months After Income Loss

Seasonal Hiring Statistics 2026: Hiring Ramps Up in September

Job Hugging Statistics: Nearly 9 in 10 Workers Have “Hugged” a Job

Analysis on the key forces shaping hiring, worker behavior, and workforce dynamics