Monster Worldwide 10-Q 7 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	1-May-15
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	MWW
Entity Registrant Name	MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1020416
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		91,002,719

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Revenue	$183,693	[1]	$198,149	[1]
Salaries and related	93,746		101,999
Office and general	46,042		55,207
Marketing and promotion	33,161		41,413
Restructuring and other special charges	20,222		0
Total operating expenses	193,171		198,619
Operating loss	-9,478		-470
Gain on partial sale of equity method investment	8,849		0
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net	0		11,828
Interest and other, net	-3,107		-1,323
Income before income taxes and income (loss) in equity interests	-3,736		10,035
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	-13,145		6,663
Income (loss) in equity interests, net	-220		-133
Net (loss) income	9,189		3,239
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,019		1,174
Net income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	8,170		2,065
Basic earnings per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	$0.09		$0.02
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	$0.09		$0.02
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	89,137		91,102
Diluted (in shares)	91,474		94,416
Net (loss) income	9,189		3,239
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net	-9,104		3,496
Comprehensive (loss) income	85		6,735
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,270		347
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	($1,185)		$6,388
[1]	Revenue by geographic region is generally based on the location of the Company’s subsidiary.

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$110,230		$94,297
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,135 and $3,295, respectively	275,539		282,523
Prepaid and other	66,785		83,326
Total current assets	452,554		460,146
Goodwill	535,790		540,621
Property and equipment, net	117,203	[1]	119,729	[1]
Intangibles, net	29,802		30,503
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	18,832		20,700
Other assets	49,284		45,452
Total assets	1,203,465		1,217,151
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other	160,821		159,027
Deferred revenue	303,535		300,724
Current portion of long-term debt	10,125		9,563
Total current liabilities	474,481		469,314
Long-term income taxes payable	37,550		54,636
Long-term debt, less current portion	200,055		201,821
Other long-term liabilities	18,125		16,635
Total liabilities	730,211		742,406
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, authorized 800 shares; issued and outstanding: none	0		0
Common Stock	146		144
Additional paid-in capital	2,044,732		2,040,209
Accumulated deficit	-845,990		-854,160
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-110		9,245
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 56,425 shares	-781,041		-774,940
Total Monster Worldwide, Inc. stockholders' equity	417,737		420,498
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary	55,517		54,247
Total stockholders' equity	473,254		474,745
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,203,465		1,217,151
Common Class B
Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock	$0		$0
[1]	Total long-lived assets include property and equipment, net.

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$3,135	$3,295
Preferred stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, authorized	800	800
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, authorized	1,500,000	1,500,000
Common stock, issued	146,292	144,361
Common stock, outstanding	89,867	87,936
Treasury stock, shares	56,425	56,425
Common Class B
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, authorized	39,000	39,000
Common stock, issued	0	0
Common stock, outstanding	0	0

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income	$9,189	$3,239
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	11,807	12,519
Provision for doubtful accounts	323	316
Stock-based compensation	4,465	8,173
Loss in equity interests, net	220	133
Non-cash restructuring charges	4,226	0
Deferred income taxes	3,933	3,893
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries	0	-13,647
Gain on partial sale of equity method investment	-8,849	0
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	1,819
Excess income tax benefit from equity compensation plans	0	-130
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	-255	14,501
Prepaid and other	-4,298	-14,838
Deferred revenue	9,946	-964
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	-3,948	3,893
Total adjustments	17,570	15,668
Net cash provided by operating activities	26,759	18,907
Cash flows used for investing activities:
Capital expenditures	-7,945	-10,700
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	-27,005
Investment in Alma Career Oy	0	-6,516
Cash funded to and dividends received from equity investee and other	976	-729
Capitalized patent defense costs	-2,263	0
Cash received from partial sale of equity method investment	9,128	0
Net cash used for investing activities	-104	-44,950
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities:
Payments on borrowings on credit facilities	-31,600	0
Proceeds from borrowings on credit facilities	31,600	78,800
Payments on borrowings on term loan	-2,250	-1,875
Fees paid on the issuance of debt and purchase of capped call	-997	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	-39,653
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	-5,494	-1,427
Excess income tax benefit from equity compensation plans	0	130
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	-8,741	35,975
Effects of exchange rates on cash	-1,981	118
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	15,933	10,050
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	94,297	88,581
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	110,230	98,631
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	1,412	3,182
Cash paid for interest	1,137	2,240
Non-cash activities:
Net assets of entities contributed to Alma Career Oy	$0	$4,200

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_BA

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION	DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Description of Business
	Monster Worldwide, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company”, “Monster”, “Monster Worldwide”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) has operations that consist of two reportable segments: Careers-North America and Careers-International. Revenue in the Company’s segments is primarily earned from the placement of job advertisements on the websites within the Monster network, access to the Monster network of online resume and social profile databases, recruitment media services and other career-related services. The Company’s segments provide online services to customers in a variety of industries throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
	Prior to January 1, 2015, the Company reported a third reportable segment, Internet Advertising & Fees. Effective January 1, 2015, as a result of changes in Monster's internal management and reporting structure, operations of Internet Advertising & Fees are now included within the Careers-North America reportable segment. See Note 16 - Segment and Geographic Data.
	In May 2014, Monster revealed its “All the Jobs, All the People” strategy to drive the business and enhance its competitive position. Monster’s new strategy focuses on adding massive scale to its business to expand its total addressable market and the value it can provide to customers through a variety of new products, technologies and business models to successfully connect more people with more jobs.
	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated interim financial statements included herein are unaudited and have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations; however, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
	The consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. Investments in which the Company does not have a controlling interest or is not the primary beneficiary, but has the ability to exert significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The noncontrolling interest in our South Korean subsidiary is recorded net of tax as Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest.
	These statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained herein. These consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company adheres to the same accounting policies in preparing interim financial statements. As permitted under U.S. GAAP, interim accounting for certain expenses, including income taxes, are based on full year assumptions. Such amounts are expensed in full in the year incurred. For interim financial reporting purposes, income taxes are recorded based upon estimated annual income tax rates.
	We have reclassified certain amounts previously reported in our financial statements to conform to the current presentation. Unless noted otherwise, discussions in these notes pertain to our continuing operations.

RECENTLY_ISSUED_ACCOUNTING_PRO

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, which supersedes the revenue recognition guidance in Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition. The new guidance clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and develops a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The standard outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes the most current revenue recognition guidance. This amended guidance is effective retrospectively for reporting periods (interim and annual) beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently assessing the potential impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, which revises the guidance in ASC 835, Interest, to require debt issuance costs be presented as a direct deduction from the corresponding debt liability, consistent with the presentation of debt discounts or premiums. The ASU does not affect the recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs. The guidance is to be applied retrospectively, and is effective for reporting periods (interim and annual) beginning after December 15, 2015, for public companies, and is considered a change in accounting principle. Early adoption is permitted. The implementation of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_ATTRIBUTABL

EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.	EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
	Basic earnings per share is calculated using the Company’s weighted-average outstanding common shares. When the effects are dilutive, diluted earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average outstanding common shares, participating securities, and the dilutive effect of all other stock-based compensation awards as determined under the treasury stock method. Certain stock options and stock issuable under employee compensation plans were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive effect.
	On October 22, 2014, the Company consummated an offering of its 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019 (the “Notes”). Under the treasury stock method, the Notes will generally have a dilutive impact on earnings per share if the Company’s average stock price for the period exceeds approximately $5.33 per share of Monster’s common stock, the conversion price of the Notes.
	In connection with the pricing of the Notes, Monster entered into a capped call transaction which increases the effective conversion price of the Notes, and is designed to reduce potential dilution upon conversion of the Notes. Since the beneficial impact of the capped call is anti-dilutive, it is excluded from the calculation of earnings per share. See Note 14 - Long-Term Debt for additional details.
	A reconciliation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015	2014
	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	89,137	91,102
	Impact of stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans	1,585	3,314
	Impact of 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019	752	—
	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	91,474	94,416
	Weighted-average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents - stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans	1,679	3,526
	Share Repurchase Plan
	On April 30, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a share repurchase program of up to $200,000 which expired on April 30, 2015. No share repurchases were made during the three months ended March 31, 2015. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company repurchased 5,016,709 shares for a total of $39,552, excluding commissions, at an average price of $7.88 per share. Since the inception of this repurchase program, the Company repurchased 27,717,428 shares for a total of $158,683, excluding commissions, at an average price of $5.73 per share.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures.
	The Company awards non-vested stock to employees, directors and executive officers in the form of Restricted Stock Awards (“RSAs”) and Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”), market-based RSAs and RSUs, performance-based RSAs and RSUs and stock options. The Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approves stock-based compensation awards for all employees and executive officers of the Company. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approves stock-based compensation awards for all non-employee directors of the Company. The Company uses the fair-market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the award is approved to measure fair value for service-based and performance-based awards, a Monte Carlo simulation model to determine both the fair value and requisite service period of market-based awards and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock option awards. The Company presents as a financing activity in the consolidated statement of cash flows the benefits of tax deductions in excess of the tax-effected compensation of the related stock-based awards for the options exercised and vested RSAs and RSUs.
	Compensation expense for stock option awards and service-based awards is recognized ratably over the requisite service period. For market-based awards, compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period as derived using a Monte Carlo simulation model. If an award includes both a market and performance or service condition, the requisite service period is adjusted in the event the market condition is satisfied prior to the end of the derived service period. For performance-based awards, compensation expense is recognized based on the probability of achieving the performance conditions associated with the respective shares, as determined by management.
	The Company recognized pre-tax compensation expense in the consolidated statements of operations related to stock-based compensation as follows:
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015				2014
	Non-vested stock, included in salaries and related	$	4,465			$	8,173
	Market-Based Awards -During the first three months of 2015, the Company granted an aggregate of 350,000 market-based RSUs that will vest contingent on meeting certain stock price targets within three years of the grant date. The market-based RSUs vest in four tranches, with each tranche equaling 25% of the award, if, and when, certain stock price targets are achieved and maintained for 30 consecutive trading days, subject to the recipient’s continued employment and service through the one year anniversary of the target stock price being achieved.
	Performance-Based Awards -During the first three months of 2015, the Company granted 350,000 RSUs subject to certain specified performance-based conditions.
	Service-Based Awards - There were no service-based stock awards granted during the first three months of 2015.
	The Company’s non-vested stock activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015						2014
		Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date			Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
	Non-vested at beginning of period	8,554			$	4.85		13,142			$	5.58
	Granted RSUs	700			$	3.71		25			$	6.27
	Forfeited	(528	)		$	4.87		(98	)		$	20.19
	Vested	(3,110	)		$	4.58		(691	)		$	9.99
	Non-vested at end of period	5,616			$	4.85		12,378			$	5.27
	As of March 31, 2015, the unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock was $16,917 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years.
	The Company’s stock option activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015							2014
		Shares				Weighted Average Exercise Price			Shares				Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Outstanding as of the beginning of the period	146				$	32.32		928				$	29.68
	Exercised	—				$	—		—				—
	Forfeited/expired/canceled	(22		)		$	29.4		(371		)		$	24.56
	Outstanding at end of the period	124				$	32.85		557				$	33.08
	Options exercisable at end of period	124				$	32.85		557				$	33.08
	Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	$	—						$	—
	All stock options granted were fully expensed prior to January 1, 2014.

NONCONTROLLING_INTEREST

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
	In December 2013, the Company sold a 49.99% interest in JobKorea Ltd. (“JobKorea”), its wholly owned subsidiary in South Korea, to H&Q Korea for an aggregate purchase price of $90,000. H&Q Korea, an affiliate of H&Q Asia Pacific, is a pioneer in the development of Korea’s private equity industry and one of the top private equity managers in the country. Based on the terms of the agreement, Monster maintains a controlling interest in the subsidiary and, accordingly, will continue to consolidate the results of JobKorea in its consolidated financial statements. The noncontrolling interest’s share of net income was $1,019 and $1,174 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	The following table reflects the changes in stockholders’ equity attributed to the Company and the noncontrolling interest in the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.			Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Balance, December 31, 2014	$	420,498		$	54,247	$	474,745
	Net income	8,170			1,019		9,189
	Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	(9,355		)	251		(9,104		)
	Comprehensive (loss) income	(1,185		)	1,270		85
	Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	(6,101		)	—		(6,101		)
	Stock based compensation - restricted stock	4,525			—		4,525
	Balance, March 31, 2015	$	417,737		$	55,517	$	473,254

BUSINESS_COMBINATIONS

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
	In the first quarter of 2014, the Company’s Careers-North America segment purchased TalentBin, Inc., a social profile talent search engine, and Gozaik LLC, a developer of social jobs aggregation and distribution technology. Aggregate consideration for the acquisitions was $27,005 in cash, net of cash acquired, with $1,750 of the consideration in escrow. The amounts held in escrow were released in the first quarter of 2015. The Company recorded $25,061 of goodwill, $907 of deferred tax assets, $1,740 of purchased technology, $730 of other intangibles, $249 of other assets and $1,482 of liabilities related to the acquisitions. Of the goodwill recorded, approximately $10,500 will be deductible for tax purposes.

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
	The Company values its assets and liabilities using the methods of fair value as described in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The three levels of fair value hierarchy are described below:
	Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
	Level 3 - Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
	In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, and considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value. Observable or market inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions based on the best information available. There have been no transfers of assets or liabilities between the fair value measurement classifications for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	The Company has certain assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
	The following table summarizes those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015:
		31-Mar-15
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Bank time deposits	$	—		$	51,747		$	—	$	51,747
	Bankers' acceptances	—			1,681			—		1,681
	Foreign exchange contracts	—			126			—		126
	Total Assets	$	—		$	53,554		$	—	$	53,554
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	—		$	103		$	—	$	103
	Lease exit liabilities	—			—			10,590		10,590
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	103		$	10,590	$	10,693
	The following table summarizes those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014:
		31-Dec-14
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Bank time deposits	$	—		$	60,553		$	—	$	60,553
	Foreign exchange contracts	—			74			—		74
	Total Assets	$	—		$	60,627		$	—	$	60,627
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	—		$	265		$	—	$	265
	Lease exit liabilities	—			—			8,515		8,515
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	265		$	8,515	$	8,780
	We recognize a liability for costs to terminate an operating lease obligation before the end of its term when we no longer derive economic benefit from the lease. The lease exit liabilities within the Level 3 tier relate to vacated facilities associated with previously discontinued operations, restructuring activities of the Company and consolidation of office facilities and are recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The liability is recognized and measured based on a discounted cash flow model when the cease use date has occurred. The fair value of the liability is determined based on the remaining lease rentals due, reduced by estimated sublease rental income that could be reasonably obtained for the property. In the first quarter of 2015, as part of its "Reallocate to Accelerate" program, the Company vacated space in its Bedford, Massachusetts location (see Note 11 - Restructuring and Other Special Charges). In the first quarter of 2014, the Company vacated its office facilities in Maynard, Massachusetts and Cambridge, Massachusetts and moved in to our new corporate headquarters in Weston, Massachusetts.
	The changes in the fair value of the Level 3 liabilities are as follows:
		Lease Exit Liability
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Balance, Beginning of Period	$	8,515		$	12,550
	Expense	3,195			5,728
	Cash payments and changes in fair value	(1,120		)	(2,411		)
	Balance, End of Period	$	10,590		$	15,867
	The carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, certain accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The Company’s debt relates to its 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019 and borrowings under its revolving credit facilities and term loan (see Note 14 - Long-Term Debt). Our borrowings under our credit facilities approximate fair value due to the debt bearing fluctuating market interest rates. The carrying amounts of the convertible senior notes approximate fair value giving affect for the term of those notes and the effective interest rates.

CHANGES_IN_ACCUMULATED_OTHER_C

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
	The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income were as follows:
			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
			Three months ended March 31,
			2015			2014
	Beginning balance		$	9,245		$	63,368
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(9,355		)	2,504
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		—			1,819
	Net current period change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		(9,355		)	4,323
	Ending balance		$	(110	)	$	67,691
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to income were as follows:
				Three months ended March 31,
	Details about AOCI Components	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income Is Presented		2015			2014
	Foreign currency translation adjustments
	Deconsolidation of foreign subsidiaries	Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net		$	—		$	1,819
	Total reclassifications			$	—		$	1,819

DECONSOLIDATION_OF_SUBSIDIARIE

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARIES	DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARIES
	Prior to January 3, 2014, the Company had a 25% equity investment in a company located in Finland related to a business combination completed in 2001, with the remaining 75% held by Alma Media Corporation (“Alma Media”). Alma Media is a leading media company based in Finland, focused on digital services and publishing in Finland, the Nordic countries, the Baltics and Central Europe. Effective January 3, 2014, the Company expanded its relationship with Alma Media. Monster and Alma Media each contributed several additional entities and businesses into the then-existing joint venture and formed a significantly larger joint venture where Monster has an equity ownership of 15% with the opportunity to increase ownership up to 20%. The Company also contributed cash of approximately $6,500. Following closing, Monster no longer held a controlling interest in its subsidiaries in Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic and therefore deconsolidated those subsidiaries effective January 3, 2014. The Company accounts for its investment under the equity method of accounting due to the Company’s ability to exert significant influence over the financial and operating policies of the new joint venture, primarily through our representation on the board of directors.
	The Company recorded a gain of $13,647 as a result of the deconsolidation. The gain was measured as the difference between (a) the net fair value of the retained noncontrolling investment and the consideration transferred and (b) the carrying value of the contributed entities’ net assets of approximately $4,200. The fair value of the retained noncontrolling investment was approximately $24,800 which was determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows and comparable market transactions. Cash flow projections were based on estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate used was based on the weighted-average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with the business-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to the business’s ability to execute on the projected cash flows. The Company also recognized $1,819 of accumulated unrealized currency translation loss related to the net assets of the subsidiaries contributed by Monster.
	As a result of the deconsolidation, the Company recorded a net gain of $11,828 to Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net in the first quarter of 2014. See Note 15 – Income Taxes for discussion on the tax impact of the deconsolidation.

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investments Schedule [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS	INVESTMENTS
	Equity Method Investments
	The Company accounts for investments through which it holds a noncontrolling interest and has the ability to exert significant influence using the equity method of accounting, recording its owned percentage of the investment’s net results of operations in Loss in equity interests, net, in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. Such losses reduce the carrying value of the Company’s investment and gains increase the carrying value of the Company’s investment. Dividends paid by the equity investee reduce the carrying amount of the Company’s investment.
	In 2008, the Company acquired a 50% equity interest in a company located in Australia, CareerOne Pty Limited ("CareerOne"). For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company expended an additional $451 and $492, respectively, for additional working capital requirements relating to CareerOne. The carrying value of the investment was $104 as of March 31, 2014 and was recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as a component of Investment in unconsolidated affiliates. On March 31, 2015, the Company sold the majority of its 50% equity interest in CareerOne in an arms-length transaction, leaving the Company with a 10% interest. Total cash received from the transaction was $9,128, and the sale resulted in the recognition of a pre-tax gain of $8,849 in the first quarter of 2015. As a result of the sale, the Company no longer has the ability to exercise significant influence over CareerOne. Therefore, effective March 31, 2015, the remaining 10% interest retained by the Company is being accounted for under the cost method. See Note 15 – Income Taxes for discussion of the tax impact of the transaction.
	As discussed in Note 9 – Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries, through January 3, 2014, the Company had a 25% equity investment in a company located in Finland related to a business combination completed in 2001. Effective January 3, 2014, the Company has a 15% equity investment in Alma Career Oy, a joint venture in Finland, Eastern Europe and the Baltics with Alma Media. The carrying value of the investment was $18,832 and $24,480 as of March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and was recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as a component of Investment in unconsolidated affiliates.
	Loss in equity interests, net are as follows by equity investment:
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Alma Career Oy	$	179		$	119
	Australia	(399		)	(252		)
	Loss in equity interests, net	$	(220	)	$	(133	)

RESTRUCTURING_AND_OTHER_SPECIA

RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES	RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES
	"Reallocate to Accelerate"
	On February 10, 2015, the Company committed to take a series of cost savings initiatives to reduce costs globally while continuing to support the Company’s new strategy. The initiatives include a global workforce reduction of approximately 300 associates, lease exit costs, impairment of certain assets, and office and general expense controls. Through March 31, 2015, the Company has notified approximately 200 associates in North America and Europe. The Company anticipates additional charges of approximately $3,000 to $5,000 in the second and third quarters of 2015. The following table displays a roll forward of the restructuring and other special charges and related liability balances associated with the "Reallocate to Accelerate" program:
		Accrual at December 31, 2014		Expense		Cash Payments			Non-Cash Utilization			Accrual at March 31, 2015
	Workforce reduction	$	—	$	12,325	$	(3,150	)	$	—		$	9,175
	Lease exit costs	—		3,000		—			—			3,000
	Impairment of assets	—		4,226		—			(4,226		)	—
	Other costs and professional fees	—		671		(76		)	—			595
	Total	$	—	$	20,222	$	(3,226	)	$	(4,226	)	$	12,770

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	The Company’s property and equipment balances net of accumulated depreciation are as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Capitalized software costs	$	213,003	$	209,007
	Furniture and equipment	17,011		16,196
	Leasehold improvements	35,918		40,103
	Computer and communications equipment	156,554		160,414
		422,486		425,720
	Less: accumulated depreciation	305,283		305,991
	Property and equipment, net	$	117,203	$	119,729
	Depreciation expense was $11,082 and $11,885 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. During the first quarter of 2014, the Company vacated, and wrote off assets associated with its office facilities in Maynard, Massachusetts and Cambridge, Massachusetts and moved in to our corporate headquarters in Weston, Massachusetts.

FINANCIAL_DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMEN

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
	The Company uses forward foreign exchange contracts as cash flow hedges to offset risks related to foreign currency transactions. These transactions primarily relate to non-functional currency denominated inter-company funding loans and non-functional currency inter-company accounts receivable.
	The fair value position (recorded in interest and other, net, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss)) of our derivatives are as follows:
		March 31, 2015
		Component of	Notional Amount		Maturity		Fair Value
					Dates
	Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	None		$	—			$	—
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Prepaid and other	15,972		April/May 2015		126
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	14,608		Apr-15		(103		)
	Total Derivative Instruments		$	30,580			$	23
		31-Dec-14
		Component of	Notional		Maturity		Fair Value
			Amount		Dates
	Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	None		$	—			$	—
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Prepaid and other	15,902		Jan-15		74
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	25,378		January 2015		(265		)
	Total Derivative Instruments		$	41,280			$	(191	)
	The amounts of unrealized and realized net gains (losses) and changes in the fair value of our forward contracts are as follows:
		Location of Realized and Unrealized Net Gain (Loss) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts	Amount of Realized and Unrealized Net Gain (Loss) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts
			Three months ended March 31,
			2015		2014
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Interest and Other, net	$	295	$	(132	)

LONGTERM_DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT	LONG-TERM DEBT
	Long-term debt, net of discounts where applicable, is summarized as follows:
		31-Mar-15			December 31, 2014
	3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019	$	143,750		$	143,750
	Credit facilities	85,500			87,750
	Unamortized discount on convertible senior notes	(19,070		)	(20,116		)
		210,180			211,384
	Less: current portion of long-term debt	10,125			9,563
	Long-term debt, net, less current portion	$	200,055		$	201,821
	3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
	On October 22, 2014, the Company consummated an offering of $143,750 aggregate principal amount of its 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019 (the “Notes”), which includes $18,750 in aggregate principal amount of Notes sold pursuant to the over-allotment option that was previously granted to the initial purchasers of the Notes and exercised by the initial purchasers on October 21, 2014. The Company received net proceeds of $139,031 from the sale of the Notes, after deducting fees and expenses of $4,719. The Notes are unsecured, senior obligations of Monster, that bear interest at a rate of 3.50% per annum, payable in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year to holders of record at the close of business on the preceding April 1 and October 1, respectively. The Notes will mature on October 15, 2019, unless converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such date.
	In connection with the offering of the Notes, Monster entered into capped call transactions with an affiliate of one of the initial purchasers. The Company used $16,531 of the net proceeds to pay for the cost of the capped call transactions, $82,500 to repay in full the term loan outstanding as of the date of issuance, and $40,000 to repay a portion of the loans outstanding under the revolving credit facility.
	The conversion rate for the Notes is initially 187.7405 shares per one thousand dollar principal amount of the Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $5.33 per share of Monster’s common stock (“Common Stock”), and is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Unless and until Monster obtains stockholder approval to issue upon conversion of the Notes more than 19.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, Monster will settle conversions of the Notes by paying cash up to the principal amount of any converted Notes and delivering Common Stock and/or paying cash in respect of any remaining conversion obligation, and the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes will be subject to such cap. If Monster obtains stockholder approval to issue upon conversion of the Notes more than 19.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock on the date the Notes were priced, Monster will settle conversions of the Notes by paying or delivering, as the case may be, cash, shares of Common Stock or a combination thereof, at its election. Stockholder approval has been requested at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 9, 2015. Monster will not have the right to redeem the Notes prior to maturity. The maximum number of shares of common stock the Notes are convertible into is approximately 27,000,000, and is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances.
	The Notes will be convertible at the option of holders only under the following circumstances:
	1	Prior to the business day immediately preceding January 15, 2019, during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ended on December 31, 2014 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of Common Stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day;
	2	Prior to the business day immediately preceding January 15, 2019, during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “Measurement Period”) in which the trading price as defined in the Indenture per one thousand dollar principal amount of the Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of Common Stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;
	3	Prior to the business day immediately preceding January 15, 2019, upon the occurrence of specified corporate events; or
	4	At any time on or after January 15, 2019 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the October 15, 2019 maturity date.
	Further, holders may require the Company to purchase all or a portion of their Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 100% of the principal amount at maturity of the Notes to be purchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest upon certain fundamental changes.
	In accordance with ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options , the Notes were separated into debt and equity components and assigned a fair value. The value assigned to the debt component was the estimated fair value, as of the issuance date, of similar debt without the conversion feature. The difference between the cash proceeds and this estimated fair value represents the value which was assigned to the equity component and was recorded as a debt discount. The debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method from the date of issuance through the October 15, 2019 maturity date.
	The initial debt component of the Notes was valued at $122,829, based on the contractual cash flows discounted at an appropriate market rate for non-convertible debt at the date of issuance. The carrying value of the permanent equity component reported in additional paid-in-capital was initially valued at $20,228, which is net of $693 of fees and expenses allocated to the equity component.
	The capped call transactions are expected generally to reduce potential dilution to the Common Stock and/or offset cash payments Monster would have to make in excess of the principal amount of any converted Notes in the event that the market price per share of Common Stock, as measured under the terms of the capped call transaction, is greater than the strike price of the capped call transaction, which will initially correspond to the conversion price of the Notes and be subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the conversion rate of the Notes. The cap price under the capped call transaction is initially $7.035 per share, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the capped call transaction. The capped call transaction has been included as a net reduction to additional paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity in accordance with ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity .
	Credit Facilities
	On March 22, 2012, the Company amended its then-existing credit agreement in its entirety (the “Second Amended Credit Agreement”). The Second Amended Credit Agreement provided the Company with a $225,000 revolving credit facility and a $100,000 term loan facility, for a total of $325,000 in credit available to the Company. The obligations under the Second Amended Credit Agreement were set to mature on March 22, 2015. The Second Amended Credit Agreement did not qualify as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470 - Debt , and all financing fees incurred were deferred were being amortized through March 2015.
	On October 15, 2014, the Company entered into an amendment of the Second Amended Credit Agreement that (i) permitted the offering of the Notes and the conversion of the Notes into cash and/or equity of the Company, (ii) permitted the Company to enter into a capped call transaction and (iii) required that the Company use the proceeds from the offering of the Notes (net of reasonable and documented fees and expenses incurred in connection with the offering and the net cost of the capped call transaction), to repay the term loan facility and revolving debt under the Second Amended Credit Agreement (with no corresponding reduction of the then-existing revolving credit facility).
	On October 31, 2014, the Company amended and restated the Second Amended Credit Agreement (the “Third Amended Credit Agreement”). The Third Amended Credit Agreement provides the Company with a $100,000 revolving credit facility and $90,000 term loan facility, providing for a total of $190,000 in credit available to the Company. The borrowings under the Third Amended Credit Agreement were used to satisfy the obligations under the Second Amended Credit Agreement of $98,900 under the revolving credit facility. Each of the revolving credit facility and the term loan facility matures on October 31, 2017. On February 5, 2015, the Company entered into an amendment of the Third Amended Credit Agreement to provide the Company with flexibility in connection with its "Reallocate to Accelerate" initiatives. The amendment provides that up to $20,000 of costs and restructuring charges incurred during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015 will be added back to Consolidated EBITDA, which is a component of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio.
	The Third Amended Credit Agreement partially qualifies as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470 - Debt . Accordingly, the Company expensed $388 of financing fees classified as a debt extinguishment through interest & other, net during the fourth quarter of 2014. The remaining $3,080 of financing fees is being deferred and amortized through October 2017.
	The Company is required to make quarterly amortization payments on the outstanding principal amount of the term loans, with $2,250 payable on each of June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, $2,813 payable on each of December 31, 2015, March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, and September 30, 2016, $3,375 payable on each of December 31, 2016, March 31, 2017, June 30, 2017, and September 30, 2017, and the remaining balance of the term loan due at maturity.
	Borrowings under the Third Amended Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to either (i) the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus a margin ranging from 250 basis points to 325 basis points depending on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio as defined in the Third Amended Credit Agreement or upon the Company’s election (ii) the sum of (A) the highest of (1) the Agent’s prime rate, (2) the sum of 0.50% plus the overnight federal funds rate on such day or (3) LIBOR plus 1.0%, plus (B) a margin ranging from 150 basis points to 225 basis points depending on the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio. In addition, the Company will be required to pay the following fees: (i) a fee on all outstanding amounts of letters of credit at a rate per annum ranging from 250 basis points to 325 basis points (depending on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio); and (ii) a commitment fee on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility at a rate per annum ranging from 35 basis points to 50 basis points (depending on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio).
	The Third Amended Credit Agreement contains financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain: (i) a consolidated leverage ratio of no more than 2.75 to 1.00, as of the end of each fiscal quarter ending after the closing date through the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2015, and 2.50 to 1.00, as of the end of the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2015, and each fiscal quarter ending thereafter; and (ii) a consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, as defined in the Third Amended Credit Agreement, of at least 1.50 to 1.00. The Third Amended Credit Agreement also contains various other negative covenants, including restrictions on incurring indebtedness, creating liens, mergers, dispositions of property, dividends and stock repurchases, acquisitions and other investments and entering into new lines of business. The Third Amended Credit Agreement also contains various affirmative covenants, including covenants relating to the delivery of financial statements and other financial information, maintenance of property, maintenance of insurance, maintenance of books and records, further assurances regarding collateral and compliance with environmental laws. The Third Amended Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all of the Company’s domestic assets, other than real estate and certain other excluded assets. As of March 31, 2015, the Company was in full compliance with its covenants.
	At March 31, 2015, the utilized portion of this credit facility was $85,500 in borrowings on the term loan facility, $0 borrowings on the revolving credit facility, and $294 in outstanding letters of credit. The portion of the term loan that is due within one year is $10,125 and is classified as short-term in the consolidated balance sheet. The remaining amount outstanding on the term loan is classified as long-term debt in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2015, based on the calculation of the maximum consolidated leverage ratio, $59,977 of the Company’s revolving credit facility was available. At March 31, 2015, the one month BBA LIBOR rate, the agent’s prime rate, and the overnight federal funds rate were 0.18%, 3.25% and 0.06%, respectively. As of March 31, 2015, the Company used the one month BBA LIBOR rate for the interest rate on these borrowings with an interest rate of 3.42%.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES
	The (benefit from) provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. The Company operates globally with operations in various tax jurisdictions outside of the United States. Accordingly, the effective income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the geographic mix of earnings in various tax jurisdictions and the applicable rates. Our interim provision for income taxes is measured using an estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items that occur within the periods presented. The tax effect of discrete items is recorded in the quarter in which they occur. Our future effective tax rates could be adversely affected by earnings being lower than anticipated in countries with lower statutory rates, greater losses than anticipated in countries with lower statutory tax rates, increases in recorded valuation allowances of tax assets, or changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof.
	Our effective tax rate differs from the Federal United States statutory tax rate of 35% due to accrual of state taxes, non-deductible expenses, foreign earnings and losses taxed at different rates, accrual of interest on tax liabilities, accrual of United States residual tax on earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested and the effect of valuation allowances on deferred tax assets. We record valuation allowances primarily on tax benefits of losses arising in certain unprofitable countries in international markets. The tax provision during the three months ended March 31, 2015 reflects a provision of $6,931 attributable to discrete items, consisting primarily of a tax provision of $4,896 due to a gain related to the partial sale of our equity interest in a company located in Australia (see Note 10 - Investments), and increases to tax valuation allowances of $1,455 on tax benefits of current year losses incurred in certain foreign tax jurisdictions. In addition, as a result of settlement of a tax examination during the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded a tax benefit due to recognition of previously unrecognized tax positions of $10,424 which, net of deferred tax benefits and valuation allowances, impacted the effective rate by $6,776. The Company also reversed accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized tax positions of $12,607 which, on a net of tax basis, impacted the effective tax rate by $8,977. The total benefit reflected in the tax provision in the quarter ended March 31, 2015 relating to recognition of previously unrecognized tax positions, and reversals of accrued interest and penalties thereon, was $15,753. The tax matters relate primarily to allocation of income among tax jurisdictions.
	The tax provision during the three months ended March 31, 2014 was increased by approximately $6,483 of discrete items, consisting primarily of a tax provision of $5,543 due to a gain related to the deconsolidation of our subsidiaries in Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic (see Note 9 - Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries) and increases to tax valuation allowances of approximately $1,100. In addition, as a result of changes to certain estimates relating to determination of unrecognized tax positions during the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized previously unrecognized tax positions of $350 which, on a net of tax basis, impacted the effective rate by $228. The Company also reversed accrued interest on unrecognized tax positions of $440, which impacted the effective tax rate by $266. The total benefit reflected in the tax provision in the quarter ended March 31, 2014 for these items was $494. The tax matters relate primarily to allocation of income among tax jurisdictions.
	The Company is currently under examination by several domestic and international tax authorities. Presently, no material adjustments have been proposed. Significant judgment is required in evaluating our uncertain tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. The gross recorded liability for uncertain tax positions (inclusive of estimated interest and penalties thereon) as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as long-term income taxes payable of $37,550 and $54,636, respectively. Interest and penalties related to underpayment of income taxes are classified as a component of income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The Company estimates that it is reasonably possible that unrecorded tax benefits may be reduced by an amount ranging from $0 to $5,000 in the next twelve months due to expirations of statutes of limitations or settlement of tax examinations. The tax matters concerned relate to the allocation of income among jurisdictions, and the amount of prior year tax loss carryovers.

SEGMENT_AND_GEOGRAPHIC_DATA

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA	SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA
	As of January 1, 2015, the Company changed the composition of its reportable segments to reflect changes in its internal management and reporting structure. The prior period segment information contained below has been restated to reflect the Company’s new operating structure. The Company conducts business in two reportable segments: Careers - North America and Careers - International. Corporate operating expenses are not allocated to the Company’s reportable segments. See Note 1 - Description of Business and Basis of Presentation for a description of our operating segments.
	The following tables present the Company’s operations by reportable segment and by geographic region:
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Revenue
	Careers – North America	$	122,392		$	127,545
	Careers – International	61,301			70,604
	Revenue	$	183,693		$	198,149
	Operating Income (Loss)
	Careers – North America	$	13,338		$	15,811
	Careers – International	(12,918		)	(5,289		)
		420			10,522
	Corporate expenses	(9,898		)	(10,992		)
	Operating Loss	$	(9,478	)	$	(470	)
	Depreciation and Amortization
	Careers – North America	$	7,531		$	7,367
	Careers – International	3,857			4,948
		11,388			12,315
	Corporate expenses	419			204
	Depreciation and Amortization	$	11,807		$	12,519
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges
	Careers – North America	$	11,057		—
	Careers – International	8,577			—
	Corporate expenses	588			—
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges	$	20,222		—
	Revenue by Geographic Region (a)
	United States	$	118,458		$	123,356
	International	65,235			74,793
	Revenue	$	183,693		$	198,149
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Long-lived Assets by Geographic Region (b)
	United States	$	89,110		$	89,343
	International	28,093			30,386
	Total Long-Lived Assets	$	117,203		$	119,729
	(a)	Revenue by geographic region is generally based on the location of the Company’s subsidiary.
	(b)	Total long-lived assets include property and equipment, net.
	Due to the nature of the Company’s operations, a majority of its assets are utilized across all segments. In addition, segment assets are not reported to, or used by, the Chief Operating Decision Maker to allocate resources or assess performance of the Company’s segments. Accordingly, the Company has not disclosed asset information by segment.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Legal Proceedings
	The Company is involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of its business. The Company is not involved in any pending or threatened legal proceedings that it believes could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
	Leases
	The Company leases its facilities and a portion of its capital equipment under operating leases that expire at various dates. Some of the operating leases provide for increasing rents over the terms of the leases and total rent expense under these leases is recognized ratably over the initial renewal period of each lease. The following table presents future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases and minimum rentals to be received under non-cancelable subleases at March 31, 2015:
		Operating Leases		Estimated Sublease Income
	2015	$	26,198	$	1,619
	2016	30,606		3,492
	2017	28,110		3,592
	2018	25,489		3,592
	2019	22,192		3,592
	Thereafter	60,249		4,449
		$	192,844	$	20,336

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_BA1

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated interim financial statements included herein are unaudited and have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations; however, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
	The consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. Investments in which the Company does not have a controlling interest or is not the primary beneficiary, but has the ability to exert significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The noncontrolling interest in our South Korean subsidiary is recorded net of tax as Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest.
	These statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained herein. These consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company adheres to the same accounting policies in preparing interim financial statements. As permitted under U.S. GAAP, interim accounting for certain expenses, including income taxes, are based on full year assumptions. Such amounts are expensed in full in the year incurred. For interim financial reporting purposes, income taxes are recorded based upon estimated annual income tax rates.
	We have reclassified certain amounts previously reported in our financial statements to conform to the current presentation. Unless noted otherwise, discussions in these notes pertain to our continuing operations.
Share-based Compensation	Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures.
	The Company awards non-vested stock to employees, directors and executive officers in the form of Restricted Stock Awards (“RSAs”) and Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”), market-based RSAs and RSUs, performance-based RSAs and RSUs and stock options. The Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approves stock-based compensation awards for all employees and executive officers of the Company. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approves stock-based compensation awards for all non-employee directors of the Company. The Company uses the fair-market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the award is approved to measure fair value for service-based and performance-based awards, a Monte Carlo simulation model to determine both the fair value and requisite service period of market-based awards and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock option awards. The Company presents as a financing activity in the consolidated statement of cash flows the benefits of tax deductions in excess of the tax-effected compensation of the related stock-based awards for the options exercised and vested RSAs and RSUs.
	Compensation expense for stock option awards and service-based awards is recognized ratably over the requisite service period. For market-based awards, compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period as derived using a Monte Carlo simulation model. If an award includes both a market and performance or service condition, the requisite service period is adjusted in the event the market condition is satisfied prior to the end of the derived service period. For performance-based awards, compensation expense is recognized based on the probability of achieving the performance conditions associated with the respective shares, as determined by management.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_ATTRIBUTABL1

EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC. (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	A reconciliation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015	2014
	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	89,137	91,102
	Impact of stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans	1,585	3,314
	Impact of 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019	752	—
	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	91,474	94,416
	Weighted-average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents - stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans	1,679	3,526

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Recognition of Pre-Tax Compensation Expense	The Company recognized pre-tax compensation expense in the consolidated statements of operations related to stock-based compensation as follows:
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015				2014
	Non-vested stock, included in salaries and related	$	4,465			$	8,173
Non-Vested Stock Activity	The Company’s non-vested stock activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015						2014
		Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date			Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
	Non-vested at beginning of period	8,554			$	4.85		13,142			$	5.58
	Granted RSUs	700			$	3.71		25			$	6.27
	Forfeited	(528	)		$	4.87		(98	)		$	20.19
	Vested	(3,110	)		$	4.58		(691	)		$	9.99
	Non-vested at end of period	5,616			$	4.85		12,378			$	5.27
Stock Option Activity	The Company’s stock option activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015							2014
		Shares				Weighted Average Exercise Price			Shares				Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Outstanding as of the beginning of the period	146				$	32.32		928				$	29.68
	Exercised	—				$	—		—				—
	Forfeited/expired/canceled	(22		)		$	29.4		(371		)		$	24.56
	Outstanding at end of the period	124				$	32.85		557				$	33.08
	Options exercisable at end of period	124				$	32.85		557				$	33.08
	Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	$	—						$	—

NONCONTROLLING_INTEREST_Tables

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Changes in Stockholders' Equity Attributed to Company and Noncontrolling Interest	The following table reflects the changes in stockholders’ equity attributed to the Company and the noncontrolling interest in the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.			Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Balance, December 31, 2014	$	420,498		$	54,247	$	474,745
	Net income	8,170			1,019		9,189
	Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	(9,355		)	251		(9,104		)
	Comprehensive (loss) income	(1,185		)	1,270		85
	Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	(6,101		)	—		(6,101		)
	Stock based compensation - restricted stock	4,525			—		4,525
	Balance, March 31, 2015	$	417,737		$	55,517	$	473,254

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT_Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	The following table summarizes those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015:
		31-Mar-15
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Bank time deposits	$	—		$	51,747		$	—	$	51,747
	Bankers' acceptances	—			1,681			—		1,681
	Foreign exchange contracts	—			126			—		126
	Total Assets	$	—		$	53,554		$	—	$	53,554
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	—		$	103		$	—	$	103
	Lease exit liabilities	—			—			10,590		10,590
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	103		$	10,590	$	10,693
	The following table summarizes those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014:
		31-Dec-14
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Bank time deposits	$	—		$	60,553		$	—	$	60,553
	Foreign exchange contracts	—			74			—		74
	Total Assets	$	—		$	60,627		$	—	$	60,627
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	—		$	265		$	—	$	265
	Lease exit liabilities	—			—			8,515		8,515
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	265		$	8,515	$	8,780
Changes in Fair Value of Level Three Liabilities	The changes in the fair value of the Level 3 liabilities are as follows:
		Lease Exit Liability
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Balance, Beginning of Period	$	8,515		$	12,550
	Expense	3,195			5,728
	Cash payments and changes in fair value	(1,120		)	(2,411		)
	Balance, End of Period	$	10,590		$	15,867

CHANGES_IN_ACCUMULATED_OTHER_C1

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income were as follows:
			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
			Three months ended March 31,
			2015			2014
	Beginning balance		$	9,245		$	63,368
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(9,355		)	2,504
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		—			1,819
	Net current period change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		(9,355		)	4,323
	Ending balance		$	(110	)	$	67,691
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to income were as follows:
				Three months ended March 31,
	Details about AOCI Components	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income Is Presented		2015			2014
	Foreign currency translation adjustments
	Deconsolidation of foreign subsidiaries	Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net		$	—		$	1,819
	Total reclassifications			$	—		$	1,819

INVESTMENTS_Tables

INVESTMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investments Schedule [Abstract]
Income (Loss) in Equity Interests, Net	Loss in equity interests, net are as follows by equity investment:
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Alma Career Oy	$	179		$	119
	Australia	(399		)	(252		)
	Loss in equity interests, net	$	(220	)	$	(133	)

RESTRUCTURING_AND_OTHER_SPECIA1

RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Other Special Charges and Related Liability Balances	The following table displays a roll forward of the restructuring and other special charges and related liability balances associated with the "Reallocate to Accelerate" program:
		Accrual at December 31, 2014		Expense		Cash Payments			Non-Cash Utilization			Accrual at March 31, 2015
	Workforce reduction	$	—	$	12,325	$	(3,150	)	$	—		$	9,175
	Lease exit costs	—		3,000		—			—			3,000
	Impairment of assets	—		4,226		—			(4,226		)	—
	Other costs and professional fees	—		671		(76		)	—			595
	Total	$	—	$	20,222	$	(3,226	)	$	(4,226	)	$	12,770

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET_Tab

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Equipment and Accumulated Depreciation Balances	The Company’s property and equipment balances net of accumulated depreciation are as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Capitalized software costs	$	213,003	$	209,007
	Furniture and equipment	17,011		16,196
	Leasehold improvements	35,918		40,103
	Computer and communications equipment	156,554		160,414
		422,486		425,720
	Less: accumulated depreciation	305,283		305,991
	Property and equipment, net	$	117,203	$	119,729

FINANCIAL_DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMEN1

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value Position of Derivatives	The fair value position (recorded in interest and other, net, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss)) of our derivatives are as follows:
		March 31, 2015
		Component of	Notional Amount		Maturity		Fair Value
					Dates
	Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	None		$	—			$	—
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Prepaid and other	15,972		April/May 2015		126
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	14,608		Apr-15		(103		)
	Total Derivative Instruments		$	30,580			$	23
		31-Dec-14
		Component of	Notional		Maturity		Fair Value
			Amount		Dates
	Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	None		$	—			$	—
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Prepaid and other	15,902		Jan-15		74
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	25,378		January 2015		(265		)
	Total Derivative Instruments		$	41,280			$	(191	)
Amounts of Unrealized and Realized Net Gains and Changes in Fair Value of Derivative Positions	The amounts of unrealized and realized net gains (losses) and changes in the fair value of our forward contracts are as follows:
		Location of Realized and Unrealized Net Gain (Loss) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts	Amount of Realized and Unrealized Net Gain (Loss) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts
			Three months ended March 31,
			2015		2014
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Interest and Other, net	$	295	$	(132	)

LONGTERM_DEBT_Tables

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Net of Discounts	Long-term debt, net of discounts where applicable, is summarized as follows:
		31-Mar-15			December 31, 2014
	3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019	$	143,750		$	143,750
	Credit facilities	85,500			87,750
	Unamortized discount on convertible senior notes	(19,070		)	(20,116		)
		210,180			211,384
	Less: current portion of long-term debt	10,125			9,563
	Long-term debt, net, less current portion	$	200,055		$	201,821

SEGMENT_AND_GEOGRAPHIC_DATA_Ta

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operations by Reportable Segment	The following tables present the Company’s operations by reportable segment and by geographic region:
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Revenue
	Careers – North America	$	122,392		$	127,545
	Careers – International	61,301			70,604
	Revenue	$	183,693		$	198,149
	Operating Income (Loss)
	Careers – North America	$	13,338		$	15,811
	Careers – International	(12,918		)	(5,289		)
		420			10,522
	Corporate expenses	(9,898		)	(10,992		)
	Operating Loss	$	(9,478	)	$	(470	)
	Depreciation and Amortization
	Careers – North America	$	7,531		$	7,367
	Careers – International	3,857			4,948
		11,388			12,315
	Corporate expenses	419			204
	Depreciation and Amortization	$	11,807		$	12,519
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges
	Careers – North America	$	11,057		—
	Careers – International	8,577			—
	Corporate expenses	588			—
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges	$	20,222		—
	Revenue by Geographic Region (a)
	United States	$	118,458		$	123,356
	International	65,235			74,793
	Revenue	$	183,693		$	198,149
Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Region
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Long-lived Assets by Geographic Region (b)
	United States	$	89,110		$	89,343
	International	28,093			30,386
	Total Long-Lived Assets	$	117,203		$	119,729
	(a)	Revenue by geographic region is generally based on the location of the Company’s subsidiary.
	(b)	Total long-lived assets include property and equipment, net.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum Lease Commitments under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases and Minimum Rentals to be Received under Non-Cancelable Subleases	The following table presents future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases and minimum rentals to be received under non-cancelable subleases at March 31, 2015:
		Operating Leases		Estimated Sublease Income
	2015	$	26,198	$	1,619
	2016	30,606		3,492
	2017	28,110		3,592
	2018	25,489		3,592
	2019	22,192		3,592
	Thereafter	60,249		4,449
		$	192,844	$	20,336

Recovered_Sheet1

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
	Segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2

Reconciliation_of_Shares_Used_

Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	89,137	91,102
Impact of stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans	1,585	3,314
Impact of 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019	752	0
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	91,474	94,416
Weighted-average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents - stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans	1,679	3,526

Reconciliation_of_Shares_Used_1

Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Phantom) (Detail) (3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019)	Mar. 31, 2015	Oct. 22, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		3.50%
Convertible Debt
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	3.50%	3.50%

Recovered_Sheet2

Earnings Per Share Attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		23 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Oct. 22, 2014
Earnings Per Share Note [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$200,000
Stock repurchase program, expiration date	30-Apr-15
Shares repurchased under repurchase program		0	5,016,709	27,717,428
Shares repurchased under repurchase program, value			$39,552	$158,683
Shares repurchased average price per share			$7.88	$5.73
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
Earnings Per Share Note [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate					3.50%
Debt instrument, conversion price per share					$5.33
Convertible Debt | 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
Earnings Per Share Note [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		3.50%		3.50%	3.50%
Debt instrument, conversion price per share					$5.33

Recognition_of_PreTax_Compensa

Recognition of Pre-Tax Compensation Expense (Detail) (Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized pre-tax compensation expense	$4,465	$8,173

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Service Based Restricted Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award granted in period	0
Market Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award granted in period	350,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Consecutive Trading Days	30 days
Market Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Number of Tranches	4
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period	1 year
Market Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units | Tranche Two
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	25.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units | Tranche One
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	25.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units | Tranche Three
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	25.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units | Tranche Four
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	25.00%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award granted in period	350,000
Performance Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	16,917
Remaining weighted average term over which unamortized compensation expense will be recognized	1 year 2 months 12 days

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_NonVes

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Non-Vested Stock Activity (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Shares
Non-vested at beginning of period	8,554,000	13,142,000
Forfeited	-528,000	-98,000
Vested	-3,110,000	-691,000
Non-vested at end of period	5,616,000	12,378,000
Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Non-vested at beginning of period	$4.85	$5.58
Forfeited	$4.87	$20.19
Vested	$4.58	$9.99
Non-vested at end of period	$4.85	$5.27
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Shares
Granted	700,000	25,000
Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Granted	$3.71	$6.27

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Stock_

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Option Activity (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Shares
Outstanding as of the beginning of the period	146	928
Exercised	0	0
Forfeited/expired/cancelled	-22	-371
Outstanding at the end of the period	124	557
Options exercisable at end of period	124	557
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	$0	$0
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding as of the beginning of the period	$32.32	$29.68
Exercised	$0	$0
Forfeited/expired/cancelled	$29.40	$24.56
Outstanding at the end of the period	$32.85	$33.08
Options exercisable at end of period	$32.85	$33.08

Noncontrolling_Interest_Additi

Noncontrolling Interest - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	$1,019	$1,174
JobKorea Ltd.
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Percentage ownership interest sold			49.99%
Cash consideration received upon sale of interest in subsidiary			$90,000

Changes_in_Stockholders_Equity

Changes in Stockholders' Equity Attributed to Company and Noncontrolling Interest (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$474,745
Net income	9,189	3,239
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	-9,104	3,496
Comprehensive (loss) income	85	6,735
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	-6,101
Stock based compensation - restricted stock	4,525
Ending balance	473,254
Parent
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning balance	420,498
Net income	8,170
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	-9,355
Comprehensive (loss) income	-1,185
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	-6,101
Stock based compensation - restricted stock	4,525
Ending balance	417,737
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning balance	54,247
Net income	1,019
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	251
Comprehensive (loss) income	1,270
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	0
Stock based compensation - restricted stock	0
Ending balance	$55,517

Business_Combinations_Addition

Business Combinations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate consideration for acquisitions	$0	$27,005
Business acquisitions goodwill amount	535,790		540,621
TalentBin, Inc and Gozaik LLC Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate consideration for acquisitions		27,005
Consideration in escrow accounts		1,750
Business acquisitions goodwill amount		25,061
Business acquisitions deferred tax assets		907
Business acquisitions purchased technology		1,740
Business acquisitions other intangibles		730
Business acquisitions other assets		249
Business acquisitions liabilities		1,482
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes		$10,500

Fair_Value_Measurement_Additio

Fair Value Measurement - Additional Information (Detail) (3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019)	Mar. 31, 2015	Oct. 22, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		3.50%
Convertible Debt
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	3.50%	3.50%

Assets_and_Liabilities_Measure

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:
Assets	$53,554	$60,627
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts	103	265
Lease exit liabilities	10,590	8,515
Total Liabilities	10,693	8,780
Bank time deposits
Assets:
Assets	51,747	60,553
Bankers Acceptance [Member]
Assets:
Assets	1,681
Foreign Exchange Contract
Assets:
Assets	126	74
Level 2
Assets:
Assets	53,554	60,627
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts	103	265
Total Liabilities	103	265
Level 2 | Bank time deposits
Assets:
Assets	51,747	60,553
Level 2 | Bankers Acceptance [Member]
Assets:
Assets	1,681
Level 2 | Foreign Exchange Contract
Assets:
Assets	126	74
Level 3
Liabilities:
Lease exit liabilities	10,590	8,515
Total Liabilities	$10,590	$8,515

Changes_in_Fair_Value_of_Level

Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Balance, Beginning of Period	$8,515	$12,550
Expense	3,195	5,728
Cash Payments and changes in fair value	-1,120	-2,411
Balance, End of Period	$10,590	$15,867

Recovered_Sheet3

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			$9,245
Ending balance	-110		9,245
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	9,245	63,368
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-9,355	2,504
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	1,819
Net current period change in accumulated other comprehensive income	-9,355	4,323
Ending balance	($110)	$67,691

Reclassifications_Out_of_Accum

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net (loss) income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	$1,819	$0	$1,819
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax		$0	$1,819

Recovered_Sheet4

Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Jan. 02, 2014
Effects of Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Gain on deconsolidation	$13,647	$0	$13,647
Net assets of entities contributed to Alma Career Oy	4,200	0	4,200
Retained noncontrolling investment at fair value	24,800
Accumulated unrealized currency translation loss related to the net assets of the subsidiaries	-1,819	0	-1,819
Net gain on deconsolidation		0	11,828
Finland
Effects of Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment				25.00%
Finland | Alma Media Corporation
Effects of Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment				75.00%
Eastern Europe and the Baltics | Alma Career Oy
Effects of Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment	15.00%
Maximum percentage of equity investment	20.00%
Additional investments in equity method investee	$6,500

Investments_Additional_Informa

Investments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 02, 2014	Dec. 31, 2008
Investment [Line Items]
Carrying value of the investment	$18,832			$20,700
Cash received from partial sale of equity method investment	9,128	0
Gain on partial sale of equity method investment	8,849	0
Finland
Investment [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment					25.00%
Australia
Investment [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment						50.00%
Ownership interest percentage	10.00%
Additional investments in equity method investee	451	492
Carrying value of the investment		104
Alma Career Oy | Eastern Europe and the Baltics
Investment [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment			15.00%
Additional investments in equity method investee			6,500
Carrying value of the investment	$18,832	$24,480

Income_Loss_in_Equity_Interest

Income (Loss) in Equity Interests, Net (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss) in equity interests, net	($220)	($133)
Australia
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss) in equity interests, net	-399	-252
Alma Career Oy | Finland
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss) in equity interests, net	$179	$119

Recovered_Sheet5

Restructuring and Other Special Charges - Additional Information (Detail) (Restructuring February 2015 Plan, USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 10, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
	Person	Person
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of Associates notified	300	200
Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining		3,000
Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining		5,000

Recovered_Sheet6

Restructuring and Other Special Charges and Related Liability Balances (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$20,222	$0
Restructuring February 2015 Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual, Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring Charges	20,222
Cash Payments	-3,226
Non-Cash Utilization	-4,226
Accrual, Ending Balance	12,770
Restructuring February 2015 Plan | Workforce reduction
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual, Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring Charges	12,325
Cash Payments	-3,150
Non-Cash Utilization	0
Accrual, Ending Balance	9,175
Restructuring February 2015 Plan | Lease exit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual, Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring Charges	3,000
Cash Payments	0
Non-Cash Utilization	0
Accrual, Ending Balance	3,000
Restructuring February 2015 Plan | Impairment of Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual, Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring Charges	4,226
Cash Payments	0
Non-Cash Utilization	-4,226
Accrual, Ending Balance	0
Restructuring February 2015 Plan | Other costs and professional fees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual, Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring Charges	671
Cash Payments	-76
Non-Cash Utilization	0
Accrual, Ending Balance	$595

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Det

Property and Equipment, Net (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$422,486		$425,720
Less: accumulated depreciation	305,283		305,991
Property and equipment, net	117,203	[1]	119,729	[1]
Capitalized software costs
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	213,003		209,007
Furniture and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	17,011		16,196
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	35,918		40,103
Computer and communications equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$156,554		$160,414
[1]	Total long-lived assets include property and equipment, net.

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Add

Property and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$11,082	$11,885

Fair_Value_Position_of_Derivat

Fair Value Position of Derivatives (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$30,580	$41,280
Fair Value	23	-191
Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815 | Prepaid and other | Foreign currency exchange forwards
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	15,972	15,902
Fair Value	126	74
Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815 | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | Foreign currency exchange forwards
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	14,608	25,378
Fair Value	($103)	($265)

Amounts_of_Unrealized_and_Real

Amounts of Unrealized and Realized Net Gains and Changes in Fair Value of Derivative Positions (Detail) (Foreign currency exchange forwards, Interest and Other, net, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Foreign currency exchange forwards | Interest and Other, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Realized Net Gains (Losses) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts	$295	($132)

Longterm_Debt_Net_of_Discounts

Long-term Debt, Net of Discounts (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt [Line Items]
Credit facilities	$85,500	$87,750
Unamortized discount on convertible senior notes	-19,070	-20,116
Long-term Debt	210,180	211,384
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	10,125	9,563
Long-term debt, less current portion	200,055	201,821
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
Debt [Line Items]
3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019	$143,750	$143,750

LongTerm_Debt_Additional_Infor

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 22, 2014	Feb. 05, 2015	Mar. 22, 2012
					day
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments on borrowings on credit facilities	$31,600,000	$0
Utilized portion of credit facility	85,500,000		87,750,000
Utilized portion of credit facility , due with in one year	10,125,000		9,563,000
Credit facility, available to be utilized after restriction	59,977,000
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility				190,000,000
Allowable restructuring charges						20,000,000
Financing fees classified as a debt extinguishment			388,000
Amortization, deferred finance costs				3,080,000
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Minimum				1.5
Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Leverage Ratio				2.75
Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Leverage Ratio				2.5
Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility							325,000,000
BBA LIBOR Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period	0.18%
Interest rate at the end of period, effective	3.42%
BBA LIBOR Rate | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period				1.00%
BBA LIBOR Rate | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period				2.50%
BBA LIBOR Rate | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period				3.25%
Prime Lending Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period	3.25%
Prime Lending Rate | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period				1.50%
Prime Lending Rate | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period				2.25%
Federal Funds Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period	0.06%
Federal Funds Rate | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period				0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Utilized portion of credit facility	0
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Utilized portion of credit facility	294,000
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments on borrowings on credit facilities				98,900,000
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility				100,000,000
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage				0.35%
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage				0.50%
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility							225,000,000
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage				2.50%
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage				3.25%
Term Loan Facility | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility				90,000,000
Term Loan Facility | Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility							100,000,000
Term Loan Facility | First Quarter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2016	2,813,000
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2017	3,375,000
Term Loan Facility | Second Quarter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2015	2,250,000
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2016	2,813,000
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2017	3,375,000
Term Loan Facility | Third Quarter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2015	2,250,000
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2016	2,813,000
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2017	3,375,000
Term Loan Facility | Fourth Quarter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2015	2,813,000
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2016	3,375,000
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, aggregate principal amount					143,750,000
Debt instrument, option granted to initial purchasers and exercised, aggregate principal amount					18,750,000
Debt instrument, interest rate					3.50%
Net proceeds from sale of notes					139,031,000
Fees and expenses					4,719,000
Payments for capped call transactions					16,531,000
Repayments of term loan outstanding					82,500,000
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility					40,000,000
Debt instrument, conversion rate per one thousand dollar principal amount of the Notes					187.7405
Debt instrument, conversion price per share					$5.33
Debt instrument, convertible, threshold percentage of outstanding shares of common stock that require stockholder approval					19.99%
Convertible notes, shares convertible					27,000,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days					20
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days					30 days
Debt Instrument, Measurement Period					5 days
Debt instrument fair value					122,829,000
Carrying value of permanent equity component reported in additional paid-in-capital					20,228,000
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger					98.00%
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger					130.00%
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 | Equity Component
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fees and expenses					$693,000
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 | Call Option
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, initial cap price under capped call transaction					$7.04

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax [Line Items]
Federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%
Unrecognized tax benefits due to settlement of tax examination	$10,424	$350
Impact on effective tax rate	6,776	228
Reversal of accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits	12,607	440
Reversal of accrued interest, impact on effective tax rate	8,977	266
Increase in tax benefit due to discrete items	6,931	6,483
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Gain on Sale of Equity Interest	4,896
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	1,455	1,100
Increase in tax provision due to gain related to deconsolidation of subsidiaries		5,543
Total benefit reflect in tax provision	15,753	494
Long-term income taxes payable	37,550		54,636
Minimum
Income Tax [Line Items]
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible	0
Maximum
Income Tax [Line Items]
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible	$5,000

Segment_and_Geographic_Data_Ad

Segment and Geographic Data - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
	Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2

Operations_by_Reportable_Segme

Operations by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$183,693	[1]	$198,149	[1]
Operating Income (Loss)	-9,478		-470
Depreciation and amortization	11,807		12,519
Restructuring Charges	20,222		0
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	420		10,522
Depreciation and amortization	11,388		12,315
Operating Segments | Careers North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	122,392		127,545
Operating Income (Loss)	13,338		15,811
Depreciation and amortization	7,531		7,367
Restructuring Charges	11,057		0
Operating Segments | Careers International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	61,301		70,604
Operating Income (Loss)	-12,918		-5,289
Depreciation and amortization	3,857		4,948
Restructuring Charges	8,577		0
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	-9,898		-10,992
Depreciation and amortization	419		204
Restructuring Charges	588		0
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	118,458	[1]	123,356	[1]
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$65,235	[1]	$74,793	[1]
[1]	Revenue by geographic region is generally based on the location of the Companybs subsidiary.

Longlived_Assets_by_Geographic

Long-lived Assets by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Long-Lived Assets	$117,203	[1]	$119,729	[1]
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Long-Lived Assets	89,110	[1]	89,343	[1]
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Long-Lived Assets	$28,093	[1]	$30,386	[1]
[1]	Total long-lived assets include property and equipment, net.

Future_Minimum_Lease_Commitmen

Future Minimum Lease Commitments under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases and Minimum Rentals to be Received under Non-Cancelable Subleases (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leases
2015	$26,198
2016	30,606
2017	28,110
2018	25,489
2019	22,192
Thereafter	60,249
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Total	192,844
Sublease Income
2015	1,619
2016	3,492
2017	3,592
2018	3,592
2019	3,592
Thereafter	4,449
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Total	$20,336