Monster Worldwide 10-Q 7 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 24, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Trading Symbol	'MWW	'
Entity Registrant Name	'MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001020416	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	88,710,296

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Revenue	$191,220		$196,817		$583,810		$608,861
Salaries and related	100,587		92,931		305,806		279,973
Office and general	52,186		51,542		156,524		154,936
Marketing and promotion	35,109		38,089		113,899		130,750
Restructuring and other special charges	'		'		'		19,995
Total operating expenses	187,882		182,562		576,229		585,654
Operating income	3,338		14,255		7,581		23,207
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net	'		'		11,828		'
Interest and other, net	-1,830		-1,482		-4,813		-4,107
Income before income taxes and income (loss) in equity interests	1,508		12,773		14,596		19,100
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	1,934		4,480		10,212		-5,153
Income (loss) in equity interests, net	75		-119		'		-822
(Loss) Income from continuing operations	-351		8,174		4,384		23,431
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'		3,095		'		-3,798
Net (loss) income	-351		11,269		4,384		19,633
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,318		'		3,954		'
Net (loss) income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	-1,669		11,269		430		19,633
Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.:	'		'		'		'
(Loss) Income from continuing operations	($0.02)		$0.08		'		$0.21
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'		$0.03		'		($0.03)
Basic (loss) earnings per share	($0.02)	[1]	$0.11	[1]	'		$0.18	[1]
Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.:	'		'		'		'
(Loss) Income from continuing operations	($0.02)		$0.08		'		$0.21
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'		$0.03		'		($0.03)
Diluted (loss) earnings per share	($0.02)	[1]	$0.11	[1]	'		$0.18	[1]
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'		'		'		'
Basic	86,576		105,394		88,236		109,221
Diluted	86,576	[2]	105,967	[2]	91,235	[2]	110,247	[2]
Net (loss) income	-351		11,269		4,384		19,633
Other comprehensive (loss) income:	'		'		'		'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net	-27,563		21,022		-26,925		-25,116
Comprehensive (loss) income	-27,914		32,291		-22,541		-5,483
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-14		'		4,712		'
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	($27,900)		$32,291		($27,253)		($5,483)
[1]	Earnings per share may not add in certain periods due to rounding
[2]	For periods in which losses are presented, dilutive earnings per share calculations do not differ from basic earnings per share because the effects of any potential common stock equivalents are anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the calculation of dilutive earnings per share. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, those potential shares totaled 2,741 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above in addition to 4,861 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$80,376	$88,581
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,169 and $3,995, respectively	262,434	332,675
Prepaid and other	87,353	82,809
Total current assets	430,163	504,065
Goodwill	891,870	895,518
Property and equipment, net	121,461	124,169
Intangibles, net	31,327	24,058
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	22,690	220
Other assets	37,355	38,227
Total assets	1,534,866	1,586,257
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other	153,343	167,306
Deferred revenue	281,039	342,156
Current portion of long-term debt	10,000	9,375
Total current liabilities	444,382	518,837
Long-term income taxes payable	56,465	53,078
Long-term debt, less current portion	190,600	125,900
Other long-term liabilities	59,219	44,297
Total liabilities	750,666	742,112
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, authorized 800 shares; issued and outstanding: none	0	0
Common stock	143	142
Additional paid-in capital	2,026,324	2,003,394
Accumulated deficit	-564,441	-564,871
Accumulated other comprehensive income	35,685	63,368
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 56,425 and 49,299 shares, respectively	-769,676	-712,362
Total Monster Worldwide, Inc. stockholders' equity	728,035	789,671
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary	56,165	54,474
Total stockholders' equity	784,200	844,145
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,534,866	1,586,257
Common Class B	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	$0	$0

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$3,169	$3,995
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	143,169	141,671
Common stock, outstanding	86,744	92,372
Treasury stock, shares	56,425	49,299
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 $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash flows provided by operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$4,384	$19,633
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	36,548	46,374
Provision for doubtful accounts	1,290	1,750
Stock-based compensation	23,918	17,165
Loss in equity interests, net	'	822
Non-cash restructuring charges	'	5,315
Deferred income taxes	3,455	2,218
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries	-13,647	'
Tax benefit from change in uncertain tax positions	'	-14,355
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1,819	-23,109
Excess income tax benefit from equity compensation plans	-199	-4,014
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:	'	'
Accounts receivable	65,356	41,461
Prepaid and other	-10,845	12,184
Deferred revenue	-56,972	-47,824
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	637	-48,603
Total adjustments	51,360	-10,616
Net cash provided by operating activities	55,744	9,017
Cash flows used for investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-30,756	-24,990
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-27,005	'
Investment in Alma Career Oy	-6,516	'
Cash funded to and dividends received from equity investee and other	-1,222	-2,499
Capitalized patent defense costs	-2,962	'
Net cash used for investing activities	-68,461	-27,489
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities:	'	'
Payments on borrowings on credit facilities	-8,100	-39,799
Proceeds from borrowings on credit facilities	80,300	69,500
Payments on borrowings on term loan	-6,875	-5,000
Repurchase of common stock	-52,070	-60,782
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	-5,014	-5,914
Excess income tax benefit from equity compensation plans	199	4,014
Dividend paid to minority shareholder	-3,021	'
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	5,419	-37,981
Effects of exchange rates on cash	-907	-4,787
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-8,205	-61,240
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	88,581	148,185
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	80,376	86,945
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes	6,757	4,664
Cash paid for interest	5,785	5,534
Non-cash activities:	'	'
Net assets of entities contributed to Alma Career Oy	$4,200	'

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_BA

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
	1	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 three reportable segments: Careers-North America, Careers-International and Internet Advertising & Fees. Revenue in the Company’s Careers 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 databases, recruitment media services and other career-related services. Revenue in the Company’s Internet Advertising & Fees segment is primarily earned from the display of advertisements on the Monster network of websites, “click-throughs” on text based links and leads provided to advertisers. The Company’s Careers segments provide online services to customers in a variety of industries throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, while Internet Advertising & Fees delivers online services primarily in North America.
	In May 2014, Monster revealed its strategy to drive the business and enhance its competitive position. Monster’s 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, 2013. 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	'
	2	RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08, which amends the guidance in Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 205, Presentation of Financial Statements as it relates to reporting discontinued operations. The revised guidance raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the revised definition of a discontinued operation. This amended guidance is to be applied prospectively and is effective for reporting periods (interim and annual) beginning after December 15, 2014, for public companies, with early adoption permitted. The implementation of the amended accounting guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, which supersedes the revenue recognition guidance in 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.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_ATTRIBUTABL

EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.	'
	3	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 earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive effect.
	A reconciliation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (shares in thousands):
			Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding			86,576		105,394		88,236		109,221
	Effect of common stock equivalents - stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans (1)			—		573		2,999		1,026
	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (1)			86,576		105,967		91,235		110,247
	Weighted-average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents (1)			7,602		4,487		4,461		5,023
	(1)	For periods in which losses are presented, dilutive earnings per share calculations do not differ from basic earnings per share because the effects of any potential common stock equivalents are anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the calculation of dilutive earnings per share. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, those potential shares totaled 2,741 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above in addition to 4,861 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the three months ended September 30, 2014.
	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 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 will be excluded from the calculation of earnings per share. See Note 20 – Subsequent Events for additional details and further discussion.
	Share Repurchase Plan
	On April 30, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a share repurchase program of up to $200,000. Under the share repurchase program, shares of common stock will be purchased on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions from time-to-time through April 30, 2015. The timing and amount of purchases will be based on market conditions, corporate and legal requirements and other factors. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares in any period, and may be modified, suspended, extended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 7,125,988 shares for a total of $51,927, excluding commissions, at an average price of $7.29 per share. From the date of the inception of this repurchase program through September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 27,717,428 shares for a total of $158,683, excluding commissions, at an average price of $5.73 per share. The Company currently has $41,317 remaining under this repurchase program.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
	4	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 recorded in salaries and related in the consolidated statements of operations as follows:
			Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
			2014			2013		2014			2013
	Non-vested stock, included in salaries and related		$	6,682		$	4,901	$	23,918		$	17,165
	During the first nine months of 2014, the Company granted an aggregate of 515,415 service-based RSUs. The RSUs vest in various increments on the anniversaries of the individual grant dates, through September 23, 2018, subject to the recipient’s continued employment or service through each applicable vesting date. The Company also granted 35,000 RSUs subject to certain specified performance-based conditions.
	The Company’s non-vested stock activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
			Nine months ended September 30,
			2014					2013
			Shares			Weighted Average		Shares			Weighted Average
						Fair Value at					Fair Value at
						Grant Date					Grant Date
	Non-vested at beginning of period			13,142		$	5.58		7,639		$	10.01
	Granted RSAs			—		$	—		1,213		$	4.72
	Granted RSUs			550		$	5.75		8,279		$	3.98
	Forfeited			(372	)	$	5.52		(718	)	$	10.09
	Vested			(2,280	)	$	9.53		(2,963	)	$	10.15
	Non-vested at end of period			11,040		$	4.71		13,450		$	5.79
	As of September 30, 2014, the unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock was $29,981 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):
			Nine months ended September 30,
			2014					2013
			Shares			Weighted Average		Shares			Weighted Average
						Exercise Price					Exercise Price
	Outstanding as of the beginning of the period			928		$	29.68		1,029		$	29.04
	Exercised			—		$	—		—			—
	Forfeited/expired/cancelled			(379	)	$	24.62		(98	)	$	23.17
	Outstanding at end of the period			549		$	32.99		931		$	29.66
	Options exercisable at end of period			549		$	32.99		931		$	29.66
	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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	'
	5	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 income from continuing operations and net income was $1,318 and $3,954 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.
	The following table reflects the changes in stockholders’ equity attributed to the Company and the noncontrolling interest in the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
			Attributable to			Attributable to			Total
			Monster			Noncontrolling			Stockholders’
			Worldwide, Inc.			Interest			Equity
	Balance, December 31, 2013		$	789,671		$	54,474		$	844,145
	Net income			430			3,954			4,384
	Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment			(27,683	)		758			(26,925	)
	Comprehensive (loss) income			(27,253	)		4,712			(22,541	)
	Repurchase of common stock			(52,070	)		—			(52,070	)
	Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units			(5,244	)		—			(5,244	)
	Cash dividend			—			(3,021	)		(3,021	)
	Tax provision for stock-based compensation			(2,062	)		—			(2,062	)
	Stock based compensation - restricted stock			24,993			—			24,993
	Balance, September 30, 2014		$	728,035		$	56,165		$	784,200

BUSINESS_COMBINATIONS

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	'
	6	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 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	'
	7	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 nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	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 September 30, 2014:
			September 30, 2014
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Bank time deposits		$	—		$	51,345		$	—	$	51,345
	U.S. and foreign government obligations			—			6,296			—		6,296
	Foreign exchange contracts			—			30			—		30
	Total Assets		$	—		$	57,671		$	—	$	57,671
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts		$	—		$	315		$	—	$	315
	Lease exit liabilities			—			—			11,001		11,001
	Total Liabilities		$	—		$	315		$	11,001	$	11,316
	The following table summarizes those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013:
			December 31, 2013
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Bank time deposits		$	—		$	46,881		$	—	$	46,881
	U.S. and foreign government obligations			—			1,595			—		1,595
	Bankers’ acceptances			—			8,475			—		8,475
	Foreign exchange contracts			—			255			—		255
	Total Assets		$	—		$	57,206		$	—	$	57,206
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts		$	—		$	9		$	—	$	9
	Lease exit liabilities			—			—			12,550		12,550
	Total Liabilities		$	—		$	9		$	12,550	$	12,559
	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 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
			Nine months ended September 30,
			2014			2013
	Balance, Beginning of Period		$	12,550		$	14,233
	Expense			6,608			6,239
	Cash Payments and changes in fair value			(8,157	)		(6,110	)
	Balance, End of Period		$	11,001		$	14,362
	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 borrowings under its revolving credit facilities and term loan (Please see Note 16 - Financing Agreements), which approximates fair value due to the debt bearing fluctuating market interest rates.

CHANGES_IN_ACCUMULATED_OTHER_C

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'
	8	CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, were as follows:
			Foreign Currency Translation
			Adjustments
			Nine months ended September 30,
			2014				2013
	Beginning balance		$	63,368			$	87,162
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(29,502	)			(2,007	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			1,819				(23,109	)
	Net current period change in accumulated other comprehensive income			(27,683	)			(25,116	)
	Ending balance		$	35,685			$	62,046
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income were as follows:
					Nine months ended September 30,
	Details about AOCI Components		Affected Line Item in the Statement		2014				2013
			Where Net Income Is Presented
	Foreign currency translation adjustments
	Deconsolidation of foreign subsidiaries		Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net		$	1,819			$	—
	Sale of foreign entity		Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			—				(23,109	)
	Total reclassifications				$	1,819			$	(23,109	)
	There were no amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

DECONSOLIDATION_OF_SUBSIDIARIE

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARIES	'
	9	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 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 17 – Income Taxes for discussion on the tax impact of the deconsolidation.

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
INVESTMENTS	'
	10	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 Income (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.
	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. The Company received a dividend of $658 in the first quarter of 2013 for this investment. The carrying value of the investment was $148 as of September 30, 2013. 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 Company received a dividend of $199 in the second quarter of 2014 for this investment. The carrying value of the investment was $22,154 as of September 30, 2014 and was recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as a component of Investment in unconsolidated affiliates.
	In 2008, the Company acquired a 50% equity interest in a company located in Australia. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company expended an additional $1,331 and $1,657, respectively, for additional working capital requirements relating to the Australian investment. The carrying value of the investment was $536 and $0 as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as a component of Investment in unconsolidated affiliates.
	Income (loss) in equity interests are as follows by equity investment:
			Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Alma Career Oy		$	168		$	—		$	518		$	—
	Finland			—			62			—			273
	Australia			(93	)		(181	)		(518	)		(1,095	)
	Income (loss) in equity interests, net		$	75		$	(119	)	$	—		$	(822	)

RESTRUCTURING_AND_OTHER_SPECIA

RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES	'
	11	RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES
	November 2012 Restructuring
	On November 8, 2012, the Company announced actions designed to concentrate resources on core businesses within North America and key European and Asian markets with increased spending in marketing and sales. The actions subsequently included (i) the sale of the Careers-China business which was completed on February 5, 2013, (ii) the exiting of the business operations in Latin America and Turkey and (iii) a strategic restructuring inclusive of a reduction in force, office consolidations and impairment of certain assets. Please see Note 12 - Discontinued Operations, for more information relating to the sale of the Careers-China business and the exiting of our businesses in Latin America and Turkey.
	Through December 31, 2013, the Company notified approximately 400 associates in North America and Europe (excluding discontinued operations). The Company will not incur any new charges in future periods relating to this program. The following table displays a roll forward of the November 2012 Restructuring and other special charges and related liability balances, excluding discontinued operations:
			Accrual at		Cash			Accrual at
			December 31,		Payments			September 30,
			2013					2014
	Workforce reduction		$	1,057	$	(420	)	$	637
	Consolidation of office facilities			4,063		(1,275	)		2,788
	Other costs and professional fees			128		(122	)		6
	Total		$	5,248	$	(1,817	)	$	3,431

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	'
	12	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company made the strategic decision to discontinue operations in Latin America and Turkey. All of the Latin America and Turkey business operations were discontinued on or before December 31, 2012. The Company incurred approximately $8,000 of costs associated with the shutdown of these businesses in the fourth quarter of 2012. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded additional costs, of $397 and $3,565, respectively, primarily relating to severance costs associated with terminated employees of our operations in Latin America and Turkey. Additionally, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $950 and $1,491 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. Accordingly, the Company recorded income from discontinued operations related to Latin America and Turkey, net of tax, of $553 in the three months ended September 30, 2013, and a loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $2,074 in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Company does not expect to incur significant additional charges in future periods relating to Latin America or Turkey.
	During the third quarter of 2012, as part of the Company’s review of strategic alternatives, the Company made the decision to sell its Careers-China business. The sale of the Careers-China business to Saongroup, Ltd. (“Saongroup”) was completed on February 5, 2013. The Company received a 10% minority interest in the combined China business of Saongroup (as Saongroup has a Chinese operation as well). The Company’s 10% minority interest does not provide the Company with representation on the board of directors, the Company is not entitled to any dividend or other forms of cash returns and the Company is not required to make any capital contributions in the future. The Company will carry the 10% interest as a cost basis investment with an estimated fair value of zero which is based on available information.
	Prior to the close of the sale of Careers-China, the Company incurred charges relating to severance benefits associated with terminated employees, retention benefits for employees who will remain with the combined operations and certain lease obligation costs. At February 5, 2013, there was $23,109 of accumulated unrealized currency translation gain related to the net assets of Careers-China. With the sale of Careers-China on February 5, 2013, the Company recorded the foreign currency translation adjustment as a reduction of the loss on disposition of discontinued operations. On October 25, 2013, the Company received $1,846 of funds previously held in escrow relating to the sale of Careers-China, which was recorded as a gain in the consolidated statements of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Additionally, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $875 and $4,916 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. Accordingly, the Company recorded income from discontinued operations related to Careers-China, net of tax, of $2,542 in the three months ended September 30, 2013, and a loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $1,724 in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Company does not expect to incur significant additional charges in future periods relating to Careers-China.
	Operating results for Careers-China, Latin America and Turkey, which had previously been included in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations, have now been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Summarized results of our discontinued operations are as follows:
			Three months ended				Nine months ended
			September 30,				September 30,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net revenue		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,399
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		$	—	$	3,095	$	—	$	(3,798	)
	There were $378 and $1,049 of liabilities associated with our discontinued operations as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The liabilities have been classified as current and are included in Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets.

GOODWILL

GOODWILL	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
GOODWILL	'
	13	GOODWILL
	The Company tests the recorded amount of goodwill for recovery on an annual basis in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Goodwill is tested more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. The goodwill impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level. The Company has three reporting units which are equivalent to our three operating segments: Careers-North America, Careers-International, and Internet Advertising & Fees.
	For the annual goodwill impairment test performed in the fourth quarter of 2013, each of the Careers-International and the Internet Advertising & Fees reporting units had fair value that substantially exceeded its carrying value. For the Careers-North America reporting unit, using a discount rate of 14% and a terminal growth rate of 2.8%, the Company calculated that the fair value would have to be approximately 20% less than the computed amount to result in any goodwill impairment charges. The recorded amount of goodwill for the Careers-North America reporting unit was $623,175 and $598,114 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The Company updated the fair value analysis for the Careers-North America reporting unit as of September 30, 2014 and the estimated fair value would have to be approximately 20% less than the computed amount to result in any goodwill impairment charge. The Company believes the inputs and assumptions used in determining the fair value of the Careers-North America reporting unit are reasonable.
	The Company recognizes that during certain periods our market capitalization has been below our book value. Accordingly, we monitor changes in our share price between annual impairment tests. In the event that our reconciled market capitalization does decline below its book value, we consider the length and severity of the decline and the reason for the decline when assessing whether potential goodwill impairment exists. Further, if a reporting unit does not appear to be achieving the projected growth plan used in determining its fair value, we will reevaluate the reporting unit for potential goodwill impairment based on revised projections, as available.
	A summary of changes in goodwill is as follows:
			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2013		$	895,518
	Acquisitions			25,061
	Write-off in connection with deconsolidation of subsidiaries			(4,057	)
	Foreign currency translation			(24,651	)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014		$	891,870

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	'
	14	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	The Company’s property and equipment balances net of accumulated depreciation are as follows:
			September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Capitalized software costs		$	218,209	$	200,567
	Furniture and equipment			17,474		22,785
	Leasehold improvements			38,529		41,573
	Computer and communications equipment			162,198		183,765
				436,410		448,690
	Less: accumulated depreciation			314,949		324,521
	Property and equipment, net		$	121,461	$	124,169
	Depreciation expense was $11,548 and $34,650 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $12,297 and $37,941 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, 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 new corporate headquarters in Weston, Massachusetts.

FINANCIAL_DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMEN

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	'
	15	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 intercompany funding loans and non-functional currency intercompany 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 at September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013 are as follows:
			September 30, 2014
			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		9,633		Oct/Nov 2014			30
	Foreign currency exchange forwards		Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		34,331		Oct 2014			(315	)
	Total Derivative Instruments			$	43,964				$	(285	)
			December 31, 2013
			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		43,265		January 2014			255
	Foreign currency exchange forwards		Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		4,757		January 2014			(9	)
	Total Derivative Instruments			$	48,022				$	246
	The amounts of unrealized and realized net gains and changes in the fair value of our forward contracts are as follows:
				Amount of Realized Net Gains and
				Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts
			Location of Realized Net	Three months ended							Nine months ended
			Gains and Changes in the	September 30,							September 30,
			Fair Value of Forward
			Contracts	2014			2013				2014		2013
	Foreign currency exchange forwards		Interest and Other, net	$	(484	)	$	400			$	47	$	276
			Discontinued Operations		—			(2	)			—		160
				$	(484	)	$	398			$	47	$	436

FINANCING_AGREEMENTS

FINANCING AGREEMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
FINANCING AGREEMENTS	'
	16	FINANCING AGREEMENTS
	On March 22, 2012, the Company amended and restated 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 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 and amortized through March 2015. On October 31, 2014, and October 22, 2014, respectively, the Company amended and restated the Second Amended Credit Agreement and consummated an offering of its 3.50% convertible senior notes. See Note 20 – Subsequent Events for discussion.
	The Company was required to make quarterly amortization payments on the outstanding principal amount of the term loan under the Second Amended Credit Agreement with $2,500 payable on December 31, 2014, and the remaining balance of the term loan under the Second Amended Credit Agreement was to be due at maturity.
	Borrowings under the Second Amended Credit Agreement bore interest at a rate equal to either (i) the British Bankers Association LIBOR (“BBA LIBOR”) Rate plus a margin ranging from 250 basis points to 325 basis points depending on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio or (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) the BBA LIBOR plus 1.0%, and (B) a margin ranging from 150 basis points to 225 basis points depending on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. In addition, the Company was 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 (depending on the consolidated leverage ratio). The Company was permitted to repay outstanding borrowings at any time during the term of the Second Amended Credit Agreement without any prepayment penalty.
	The Second Amended Credit Agreement contained financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain: (i) a consolidated leverage ratio of no more than 3.00 to 1.00; and (ii) an interest charge coverage ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00. The Second Amended Credit Agreement also contained 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 Second Amended Credit Agreement also contained 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 and compliance with environmental laws. As of September 30, 2014, the Company was in full compliance with its covenants.
	At September 30, 2014, the utilized portion of this credit facility was $82,500 in borrowings on the term loan facility, $118,100 of borrowings on the revolving credit facility, and $309 in outstanding letters of credit. This credit facility was due to mature on March 22, 2015. As of September 30, 2014, based on the maximum allowed consolidated leverage, $86,775 of the Company’s revolving credit facility was available ($80,451 after consideration of the refinance of the Second Amended Credit Agreement in October 2014. See Note 20 – Subsequent Events for further information). At September 30, 2014, the one month BBA LIBOR rate, the agent’s prime rate, and the overnight federal funds rate were 0.15%, 3.25% and 0.07%, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, the Company predominantly used the one month BBA LIBOR rate for the interest rate on these borrowings with an interest rate of 3.16%.
	On October 31, 2014, and October 22, 2014, respectively, the Company amended and restated the Second Amended Credit Agreement by entering into the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Third Amended Credit Agreement”) and consummated an offering of its 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019. Consistent with the terms of maturity of the new debt, $10,000 of the $200,600 of borrowings are classified as current portion of long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheet. The remaining amount outstanding on the new term loan and the new borrowings on the new amended and restated credit facility are classified as long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheet. See Note 20 – Subsequent Events for discussion of the newly amended and restated credit facility and convertible senior notes.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
INCOME TAXES	'
	17	INCOME TAXES
	The provision for (benefit from) 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 stock based compensation and other non-deductible expense, foreign earnings taxed at different rates, accrual of interest on tax liabilities, accrual of United States residual tax on earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested, tax credits 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 nine months ended September 30, 2014 was increased by approximately $5,464 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). In addition, as a result of changes to certain estimates relating to the determination of unrecognized tax positions during the first quarter of 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 three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 for these items was $0 and $494, respectively. The tax matters relate primarily to allocation of income among tax jurisdictions.
	In December 2013, Monster sold 49.99% of its interest in its Korean subsidiary to H & Q Korea. As a result of the sale, the 50.01% retained interest in Korea is owned through an entity characterized as a partnership for U.S. tax reporting purposes and the Company’s share of earnings is taxable in the United States whether or not distributed. Accordingly, the Company has provided U.S. residual tax on its share of earnings with respect to the retained 50.01% interest.
	The tax benefit during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was increased by approximately $14,477 of discrete items, consisting primarily of a tax benefit of $14,355 due to reversals of uncertain tax positions and accrued interest. As a result of settlements of tax examinations and lapses of statutes of limitations during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company recognized previously unrecognized tax positions of $12,979 which on a net of tax basis impacted the effective rate by $12,391. The Company also reversed accrued interest on unrecognized tax positions of $3,245, which impacted the effective tax rate by $1,963. Of these adjustments, $1,486 and $12,869 occurred in the quarter ended September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 respectively. The tax matters reversed relate primarily to characterization of certain intercompany loans for tax purposes and allocation of income among tax jurisdictions.
	Included in the loss from discontinued operations in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is an income tax benefit of $6,407.
	The Company is currently under examination by several domestic and international tax authorities. Presently, no material income tax 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 September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as long-term income taxes payable of $56,465 and $53,078, 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 $14,000 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA	'
	18	SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA
	The Company conducts business in three reportable segments: Careers-North America; Careers-International; and Internet Advertising & Fees. Corporate operating expenses are not allocated to the Company’s reportable segments. The operating results for the Careers-China business and the exited business operations which have previously been included in the Careers-International segment in the Company’s consolidated financial statements have now been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Please see Note 12 - Discontinued Operations.
	The following tables present the Company’s operations by reportable segment and by geographic region:
			Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenue
	Careers – North America		$	108,565		$	109,622		$	330,513		$	335,274
	Careers – International			66,463			69,115			205,347			218,936
	Internet Advertising & Fees			16,192			18,080			47,950			54,651
	Revenue		$	191,220		$	196,817		$	583,810		$	608,861
	Operating Income (Loss)
	Careers – North America		$	18,310		$	16,346		$	48,332		$	48,041
	Careers – International			(7,551	)		(325	)		(19,814	)		(15,370	)
	Internet Advertising & Fees			3,442			5,902			10,597			18,476
				14,201			21,923			39,115			51,147
	Corporate expenses			(10,863	)		(7,668	)		(31,534	)		(27,940	)
	Operating Income		$	3,338		$	14,255		$	7,581		$	23,207
	Depreciation and Amortization
	Careers – North America		$	6,058		$	7,639		$	18,371		$	25,104
	Careers – International			4,930			5,671			14,585			17,450
	Internet Advertising & Fees			869			1,075			2,730			3,322
				11,857			14,385			35,686			45,876
	Corporate expenses			337			160			862			498
	Depreciation and Amortization		$	12,194		$	14,545		$	36,548		$	46,374
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges
	Careers – North America		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	9,537
	Careers – International			—			—			—			7,866
	Internet Advertising & Fees			—			—			—			341
	Corporate expenses			—			—			—			2,251
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	19,995
			Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenue by Geographic Region (a)
	United States		$	120,671		$	123,519		$	365,837		$	376,365
	International			70,549			73,298			217,973			232,496
	Revenue		$	191,220		$	196,817		$	583,810		$	608,861
			September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Long-lived Assets by Geographic Region (b)
	United States		$	89,925		$	88,284
	International			31,536			35,885
	Total Long-Lived Assets		$	121,461		$	124,169
	Total Assets by Segment
	Careers – North America		$	866,492		$	876,885
	Careers – International			355,114			400,090
	Internet Advertising & Fees			163,928			165,638
	Corporate			25,881			26,931
	Shared assets (c)			123,451			116,713
	Total Assets		$	1,534,866		$	1,586,257
	(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.
	(c)	Shared assets represent assets that provide economic benefit to all of the Company’s operating segments. Shared assets are not allocated to operating segments for internal reporting or decision-making purposes.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	19	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Legal Proceedings
	The Company is involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of its business. Aside from the matters discussed below, 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.
	In September 2013, Career Destination Development, LLC filed suit against the Company for allegedly infringing certain patents, U.S. Patent No. 7,424,438 (the “438 Patent”) and U.S. Patent No. 8,374,901 (the “901 Patent”), relating to methods for the online searching of jobs. The lawsuit, entitled Career Destination Development, LLC vs. Monster Worldwide, Inc. (Civil Action No. 13-cv-2423), was brought in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. The Plaintiff seeks injunctive relief, monetary damages, pre and post judgment interest, and other costs. On October 10, 2013, the Company filed an answer denying the allegations set forth in the complaint. On February 12, 2014, Monster filed two separate petitions in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) for covered business method (“CBM”) review of the ‘901 Patent, and the USPTO subsequently assigned case numbers CBM2014-00069 and CBM2014-00070 to these petitions for CBM review of the ‘901 Patent. On February 12, 2014 and February 21, 2014, Monster also filed petitions in the USPTO for CBM review of the ‘438 Patent, and the USPTO subsequently assigned case numbers CBM2014-00068 and CBM2014-00077 to the petitions for review of the ‘438 Patent. On March 14, 2014, the District Court for the District of Kansas granted Monster’s motion to stay Civil Action No. 13-cv-2423 pending the aforementioned CBM reviews of the ‘438 and ‘901 Patents. The Company intends to vigorously defend this matter and is currently unable to estimate any potential losses.
	In November 2013, JobDiva, Inc. filed suit against the Company for allegedly infringing certain patents relating to methods for the parsing of resumes. The lawsuit, entitled JobDiva, Inc. vs. Monster Worldwide, Inc. (Civil Action No. 1:13-cv-08229-KBF) was brought in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The Plaintiff seeks injunctive relief, monetary damages, pre and post judgment interest and other costs. On January 9, 2014, the Company filed an answer denying the allegations set forth in the complaint and asserting counterclaims against JobDiva, Inc. for infringing a patent owned by the Company. On October 27, 2014, the parties entered into a settlement agreement whereby all claims and counterclaims would be voluntarily dismissed with prejudice. By Order of the Court dated October 31, 2014, the action was dismissed with prejudice.
	In April 2014, Selene Communication Technologies LLC filed suit against the Company for allegedly infringing a certain patent relating to methods for generating search queries. The lawsuit, entitled Selene Communication Technologies LLC vs. Monster Worldwide, Inc. (Civil Action No.14-cv-434) was brought in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The Plaintiff seeks injunctive relief, monetary damages, pre and post judgment interest and other costs. On June 13, 2014, the Company filed an answer denying the allegations set forth in the complaint. On October 29, 2014, the parties entered into a settlement agreement whereby all claims would be voluntarily dismissed with prejudice. The parties intend to jointly submit a Stipulation to the Court requesting dismissal of the action with prejudice.
	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 September 30, 2014:
			Operating		Estimated
			Leases		Sublease
					Income
	2014		$	10,056	$	535
	2015			35,654		2,414
	2016			31,445		3,740
	2017			28,882		3,832
	2018			25,635		3,832
	Thereafter			72,992		8,579
			$	204,664	$	22,932

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
	20	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	Leadership Changes
	On November 4, 2014, the Company announced that, Timothy Yates, a Director of Monster and formerly its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Effective November 4, 2014, Salvatore Iannuzzi has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. Mr. Iannuzzi will continue to serve as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. He will be an employee of the Company until June 30, 2015 (the “Separation Date”) to facilitate an orderly transition. Monster also announced that effective November 4, 2014, Mark Stoever, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Internet Advertising, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
	In connection with his resignation, on November 3, 2014, Mr. Iannuzzi and the Company entered into a Letter Agreement detailing the terms of his resignation from the Company (other than as a Director). Prior to the Separation Date, Mr. Iannuzzi will continue to be compensated pursuant to his Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of April 11, 2007 (the “Employment Agreement”). Subject to Mr. Iannuzzi’s continued compliance with the restrictive covenants in his Employment Agreement, in recognition of the services he provided in developing the Company’s long-term strategic business plan and transition, the Company will pay him an additional $2,000 on the Separation Date, subject to review by a committee comprised of certain members of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of the success of such transition. Effective November 4, 2014, his unvested equity awards vested in full. Following the Separation Date, Mr. Iannuzzi will receive the severance benefits described in Section 7(b) of the Employment Agreement.
	Amended Credit Facility
	On October 15, 2014, the Company entered into an amendment of the Second Amended Credit Agreement that (i) permitted the offering of the Notes (as defined below) 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 in conjunction with the proceeds from the Notes (as defined below). Each of the revolving credit facility and the term loan facility matures on October 31, 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 December 31, 2014, March 31, 2015, 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. The borrowings under the Third Amended Credit Agreement will be used to refinance the obligations under the existing credit agreement and for general corporate purposes.
	Borrowings under the Third Amended Credit Agreement will 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.
	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. In connection with the offering of the Notes, Monster entered into capped call transactions with an affiliate of one of the initial purchasers. The net proceeds were used to pay for the cost of the capped call transactions, and to repay in full the term loan and a portion of the revolving debt under the Second Amended Credit Agreement.
	The Notes are unsecured, senior obligations of Monster, and interest is payable semi-annually at a rate of 3.50% per annum. The Notes will mature on October 15, 2019, unless converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such date. Prior to January 15, 2019, the Notes will be convertible at the option of holders only upon the occurrence of specified events or during certain periods; thereafter, until the second scheduled trading day prior to maturity, the Notes will be convertible at the option of holders at any time.
	The conversion rate for the Notes will initially be 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. Monster will not have the right to redeem the Notes prior to maturity.
	In accordance with ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options, the Notes will be separated into debt and equity components and assigned a fair value. The value assigned to the debt component will be 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 will be assigned to the equity component and will be recorded as a debt discount. The debt discount will be amortized using the effective interest method.
	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 will initially be $7.035 per share, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the capped call transaction. The capped call transaction will be 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.

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_BA1

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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, 2013. 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.
Earnings (Loss) 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 earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive effect.
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.
Goodwill	'
	The Company tests the recorded amount of goodwill for recovery on an annual basis in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Goodwill is tested more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. The goodwill impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level. The Company has three reporting units which are equivalent to our three operating segments: Careers-North America, Careers-International, and Internet Advertising & Fees.
Income Taxes	'
	The provision for (benefit from) 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.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_ATTRIBUTABL1

EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC. (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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 September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding			86,576		105,394		88,236		109,221
	Effect of common stock equivalents - stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans (1)			—		573		2,999		1,026
	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (1)			86,576		105,967		91,235		110,247
	Weighted-average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents (1)			7,602		4,487		4,461		5,023
	(1)	For periods in which losses are presented, dilutive earnings per share calculations do not differ from basic earnings per share because the effects of any potential common stock equivalents are anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the calculation of dilutive earnings per share. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, those potential shares totaled 2,741 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above in addition to 4,861 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Recognition of Pre-Tax Compensation Expense	'
	The Company recognized pre-tax compensation expense recorded in salaries and related in the consolidated statements of operations as follows:
		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
	Non-vested stock, included in salaries and related	$	6,682		$	4,901	$	23,918		$	17,165
Non-Vested Stock Activity	'
	The Company’s non-vested stock activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014					2013
		Shares			Weighted Average		Shares			Weighted Average
					Fair Value at					Fair Value at
					Grant Date					Grant Date
	Non-vested at beginning of period		13,142		$	5.58		7,639		$	10.01
	Granted RSAs		—		$	—		1,213		$	4.72
	Granted RSUs		550		$	5.75		8,279		$	3.98
	Forfeited		(372	)	$	5.52		(718	)	$	10.09
	Vested		(2,280	)	$	9.53		(2,963	)	$	10.15
	Non-vested at end of period		11,040		$	4.71		13,450		$	5.79
Stock Option Activity	'
	The Company’s stock option activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014					2013
		Shares			Weighted Average		Shares			Weighted Average
					Exercise Price					Exercise Price
	Outstanding as of the beginning of the period		928		$	29.68		1,029		$	29.04
	Exercised		—		$	—		—			—
	Forfeited/expired/cancelled		(379	)	$	24.62		(98	)	$	23.17
	Outstanding at end of the period		549		$	32.99		931		$	29.66
	Options exercisable at end of period		549		$	32.99		931		$	29.66
	Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	$	—				$	—

NONCONTROLLING_INTEREST_Tables

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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 nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		Attributable to			Attributable to			Total
		Monster			Noncontrolling			Stockholders’
		Worldwide, Inc.			Interest			Equity
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	789,671		$	54,474		$	844,145
	Net income		430			3,954			4,384
	Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment		(27,683	)		758			(26,925	)
	Comprehensive (loss) income		(27,253	)		4,712			(22,541	)
	Repurchase of common stock		(52,070	)		—			(52,070	)
	Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units		(5,244	)		—			(5,244	)
	Cash dividend		—			(3,021	)		(3,021	)
	Tax provision for stock-based compensation		(2,062	)		—			(2,062	)
	Stock based compensation - restricted stock		24,993			—			24,993
	Balance, September 30, 2014	$	728,035		$	56,165		$	784,200

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT_Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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 September 30, 2014:
		September 30, 2014
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Bank time deposits	$	—		$	51,345		$	—	$	51,345
	U.S. and foreign government obligations		—			6,296			—		6,296
	Foreign exchange contracts		—			30			—		30
	Total Assets	$	—		$	57,671		$	—	$	57,671
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	—		$	315		$	—	$	315
	Lease exit liabilities		—			—			11,001		11,001
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	315		$	11,001	$	11,316
	The following table summarizes those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2013
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Bank time deposits	$	—		$	46,881		$	—	$	46,881
	U.S. and foreign government obligations		—			1,595			—		1,595
	Bankers’ acceptances		—			8,475			—		8,475
	Foreign exchange contracts		—			255			—		255
	Total Assets	$	—		$	57,206		$	—	$	57,206
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	—		$	9		$	—	$	9
	Lease exit liabilities		—			—			12,550		12,550
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	9		$	12,550	$	12,559
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
		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014			2013
	Balance, Beginning of Period	$	12,550		$	14,233
	Expense		6,608			6,239
	Cash Payments and changes in fair value		(8,157	)		(6,110	)
	Balance, End of Period	$	11,001		$	14,362

CHANGES_IN_ACCUMULATED_OTHER_C1

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, were as follows:
		Foreign Currency Translation
		Adjustments
		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014				2013
	Beginning balance	$	63,368			$	87,162
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(29,502	)			(2,007	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		1,819				(23,109	)
	Net current period change in accumulated other comprehensive income		(27,683	)			(25,116	)
	Ending balance	$	35,685			$	62,046
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income were as follows:
				Nine months ended September 30,
	Details about AOCI Components	Affected Line Item in the Statement		2014				2013
		Where Net Income Is Presented
	Foreign currency translation adjustments
	Deconsolidation of foreign subsidiaries	Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net		$	1,819			$	—
	Sale of foreign entity	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			—				(23,109	)
	Total reclassifications			$	1,819			$	(23,109	)

INVESTMENTS_Tables

INVESTMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income (Loss) in Equity Interests, Net	'
	Income (loss) in equity interests are as follows by equity investment:
		Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Alma Career Oy	$	168		$	—		$	518		$	—
	Finland		—			62			—			273
	Australia		(93	)		(181	)		(518	)		(1,095	)
	Income (loss) in equity interests, net	$	75		$	(119	)	$	—		$	(822	)

RESTRUCTURING_AND_OTHER_SPECIA1

RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Other Special Charges and Related Liability Balances	'
	The following table displays a roll forward of the November 2012 Restructuring and other special charges and related liability balances, excluding discontinued operations:
		Accrual at		Cash			Accrual at
		December 31,		Payments			September 30,
		2013					2014
	Workforce reduction	$	1,057	$	(420	)	$	637
	Consolidation of office facilities		4,063		(1,275	)		2,788
	Other costs and professional fees		128		(122	)		6
	Total	$	5,248	$	(1,817	)	$	3,431

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Tables

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Summarized Results of Discontinued Operations	'
	Summarized results of our discontinued operations are as follows:
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net revenue	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,399
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—	$	3,095	$	—	$	(3,798	)

GOODWILL_Tables

GOODWILL (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Summary of Changes in Goodwill	'
	A summary of changes in goodwill is as follows:
		Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	895,518
	Acquisitions		25,061
	Write-off in connection with deconsolidation of subsidiaries		(4,057	)
	Foreign currency translation		(24,651	)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	891,870

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET_Tab

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Property, Equipment and Accumulated Depreciation Balances	'
	The Company’s property and equipment balances net of accumulated depreciation are as follows:
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Capitalized software costs	$	218,209	$	200,567
	Furniture and equipment		17,474		22,785
	Leasehold improvements		38,529		41,573
	Computer and communications equipment		162,198		183,765
			436,410		448,690
	Less: accumulated depreciation		314,949		324,521
	Property and equipment, net	$	121,461	$	124,169

FINANCIAL_DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMEN1

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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 at September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013 are as follows:
		September 30, 2014
		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		9,633		Oct/Nov 2014			30
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		34,331		Oct 2014			(315	)
	Total Derivative Instruments		$	43,964				$	(285	)
		December 31, 2013
		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		43,265		January 2014			255
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		4,757		January 2014			(9	)
	Total Derivative Instruments		$	48,022				$	246
Amounts of Unrealized and Realized Net Gains and Changes in Fair Value of Derivative Positions	'
	The amounts of unrealized and realized net gains and changes in the fair value of our forward contracts are as follows:
			Amount of Realized Net Gains and
			Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts
		Location of Realized Net	Three months ended							Nine months ended
		Gains and Changes in the	September 30,							September 30,
		Fair Value of Forward
		Contracts	2014			2013				2014		2013
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Interest and Other, net	$	(484	)	$	400			$	47	$	276
		Discontinued Operations		—			(2	)			—		160
			$	(484	)	$	398			$	47	$	436

SEGMENT_AND_GEOGRAPHIC_DATA_Ta

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Operations by Reportable Segment	'
	The following tables present the Company’s operations by reportable segment and by geographic region:
			Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenue
	Careers – North America		$	108,565		$	109,622		$	330,513		$	335,274
	Careers – International			66,463			69,115			205,347			218,936
	Internet Advertising & Fees			16,192			18,080			47,950			54,651
	Revenue		$	191,220		$	196,817		$	583,810		$	608,861
	Operating Income (Loss)
	Careers – North America		$	18,310		$	16,346		$	48,332		$	48,041
	Careers – International			(7,551	)		(325	)		(19,814	)		(15,370	)
	Internet Advertising & Fees			3,442			5,902			10,597			18,476
				14,201			21,923			39,115			51,147
	Corporate expenses			(10,863	)		(7,668	)		(31,534	)		(27,940	)
	Operating Income		$	3,338		$	14,255		$	7,581		$	23,207
	Depreciation and Amortization
	Careers – North America		$	6,058		$	7,639		$	18,371		$	25,104
	Careers – International			4,930			5,671			14,585			17,450
	Internet Advertising & Fees			869			1,075			2,730			3,322
				11,857			14,385			35,686			45,876
	Corporate expenses			337			160			862			498
	Depreciation and Amortization		$	12,194		$	14,545		$	36,548		$	46,374
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges
	Careers – North America		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	9,537
	Careers – International			—			—			—			7,866
	Internet Advertising & Fees			—			—			—			341
	Corporate expenses			—			—			—			2,251
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	19,995
Revenue by Geographic Region	'
			Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenue by Geographic Region (a)
	United States		$	120,671		$	123,519		$	365,837		$	376,365
	International			70,549			73,298			217,973			232,496
	Revenue		$	191,220		$	196,817		$	583,810		$	608,861
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Region	'
			September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Long-lived Assets by Geographic Region (b)
	United States		$	89,925		$	88,284
	International			31,536			35,885
	Total Long-Lived Assets		$	121,461		$	124,169
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment's Assets to Total Assets	'
	Total Assets by Segment
	Careers – North America		$	866,492		$	876,885
	Careers – International			355,114			400,090
	Internet Advertising & Fees			163,928			165,638
	Corporate			25,881			26,931
	Shared assets (c)			123,451			116,713
	Total Assets		$	1,534,866		$	1,586,257
	(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.
	(c)	Shared assets represent assets that provide economic benefit to all of the Company’s operating segments. Shared assets are not allocated to operating segments for internal reporting or decision-making purposes.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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 September 30, 2014:
		Operating		Estimated
		Leases		Sublease
				Income
	2014	$	10,056	$	535
	2015		35,654		2,414
	2016		31,445		3,740
	2017		28,882		3,832
	2018		25,635		3,832
	Thereafter		72,992		8,579
		$	204,664	$	22,932

Recovered_Sheet1

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
	Segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number of reportable segments	3

Reconciliation_of_Shares_Used_

Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	86,576		105,394		88,236		109,221
Effect of common stock equivalents-stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans	'		573	[1]	2,999	[1]	1,026	[1]
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	86,576	[1]	105,967	[1]	91,235	[1]	110,247	[1]
Weighted-average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents	7,602	[1]	4,487	[1]	4,461	[1]	5,023	[1]
[1]	For periods in which losses are presented, dilutive earnings per share calculations do not differ from basic earnings per share because the effects of any potential common stock equivalents are anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the calculation of dilutive earnings per share. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, those potential shares totaled 2,741 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above in addition to 4,861 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

Reconciliation_of_Shares_Used_1

Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents	7,602	[1]	4,487	[1]	4,461	[1]	5,023	[1]
Potential Shares	'		'		'		'
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents	2,741		'		'		'
Out of Money Anti-dilutive Common Stock	'		'		'		'
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents	4,861		'		'		'
[1]	For periods in which losses are presented, dilutive earnings per share calculations do not differ from basic earnings per share because the effects of any potential common stock equivalents are anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the calculation of dilutive earnings per share. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, those potential shares totaled 2,741 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above in addition to 4,861 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

Recovered_Sheet2

Earnings Per Share Attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	17 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Oct. 22, 2014
					Subsequent Event
					3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
Earnings Per Share Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	'	'	'	'	3.50%
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	'	'	'	$200,000	'
Shares repurchased under repurchase program	'	7,125,988	27,717,428	'	'
Shares repurchased under repurchase program, value	'	51,927	158,683	'	'
Shares repurchased average price per share	'	$7.29	$5.73	'	'
Stock repurchase program, expiration date	30-Apr-15	'	'	'	'
Stock repurchase program, remaining amount	'	$41,317	$41,317	'	'

Recognition_of_PreTax_Compensa

Recognition of Pre-Tax Compensation Expense (Detail) (Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Recognized pre-tax compensation expense	$6,682	$4,901	$23,918	$17,165

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized compensation expense	$29,981
Remaining weighted average term over which unamortized compensation expense will be recognized	'1 year 2 months 12 days
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	515,415
Description of vesting date	'The RSUs vest in various increments on the anniversaries of the individual grant dates, through September 23, 2018, subject to the recipient's continued employment or service through each applicable vesting date.
Service Based Restricted Stock Awards | Maximum	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Vesting date	23-Sep-18
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	35,000

NonVested_Stock_Activity_Detai

Non-Vested Stock Activity (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Shares	'	'
Non-vested at beginning of period	13,142,000	7,639,000
Forfeited	-372,000	-718,000
Vested	-2,280,000	-2,963,000
Non-vested at end of period	11,040,000	13,450,000
Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date	'	'
Non-vested at beginning of period	$5.58	$10.01
Forfeited	$5.52	$10.09
Vested	$9.53	$10.15
Non-vested at end of period	$4.71	$5.79
Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs)	'	'
Shares	'	'
Granted	'	1,213,000
Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date	'	'
Granted	'	$4.72
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	'	'
Shares	'	'
Granted	550,000	8,279,000
Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date	'	'
Granted	$5.75	$3.98

Stock_Option_Activity_Detail

Stock Option Activity (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Shares	'	'
Outstanding as of the beginning of the period	928	1,029
Exercised	'	'
Forfeited/expired/cancelled	-379	-98
Outstanding at the end of the period	549	931
Options exercisable at end of period	549	931
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'
Outstanding as of the beginning of the period	$29.68	$29.04
Exercised	'	'
Forfeited/expired/cancelled	$24.62	$23.17
Outstanding at the end of the period	$32.99	$29.66
Options exercisable at end of period	$32.99	$29.66

Noncontrolling_Interest_Additi

Noncontrolling Interest - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
			JobKorea Ltd.
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percentage ownership interest sold	'	'	49.99%
Cash consideration received upon sale of interest in subsidiary	'	'	$90,000
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	$1,318	$3,954	'

Changes_in_Stockholders_Equity

Changes in Stockholders' Equity Attributed to Company and Noncontrolling Interest (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance, December 31, 2013	'	'	$844,145	'
Net income	-351	11,269	4,384	19,633
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	-27,563	21,022	-26,925	-25,116
Comprehensive (loss) income	-27,914	32,291	-22,541	-5,483
Repurchase of common stock	'	'	-52,070	'
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	'	'	-5,244	'
Cash dividend	'	'	-3,021	'
Tax provision for stock-based compensation	'	'	-2,062	'
Stock based compensation - restricted stock	'	'	24,993	'
Balance, September 30, 2014	784,200	'	784,200	'
Parent	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance, December 31, 2013	'	'	789,671	'
Net income	'	'	430	'
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	-27,683	'
Comprehensive (loss) income	'	'	-27,253	'
Repurchase of common stock	'	'	-52,070	'
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	'	'	-5,244	'
Tax provision for stock-based compensation	'	'	-2,062	'
Stock based compensation - restricted stock	'	'	24,993	'
Balance, September 30, 2014	728,035	'	728,035	'
Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance, December 31, 2013	'	'	54,474	'
Net income	'	'	3,954	'
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	758	'
Comprehensive (loss) income	'	'	4,712	'
Cash dividend	'	'	-3,021	'
Balance, September 30, 2014	$56,165	'	$56,165	'

Business_Combinations_Addition

Business Combinations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
			TalentBin, Inc and Gozaik LLC Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Aggregate consideration for acquisitions	$27,005	'	$27,005
Consideration in escrow accounts	'	'	1,750
Business acquisitions goodwill amount	891,870	895,518	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

Assets_and_Liabilities_Measure

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
U.S. and foreign government obligations	$6,296	$1,595
Foreign exchange contracts	30	255
Assets	57,671	57,206
Liabilities:	'	'
Foreign exchange contracts	315	9
Lease exit liabilities	11,001	12,550
Total Liabilities	11,316	12,559
Bank time deposits	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Assets	51,345	46,881
Bankers' acceptances	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Assets	'	8,475
Level 2	'	'
Assets:	'	'
U.S. and foreign government obligations	6,296	1,595
Foreign exchange contracts	30	255
Assets	57,671	57,206
Liabilities:	'	'
Foreign exchange contracts	315	9
Total Liabilities	315	9
Level 2 | Bank time deposits	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Assets	51,345	46,881
Level 2 | Bankers' acceptances	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Assets	'	8,475
Level 3	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Lease exit liabilities	11,001	12,550
Total Liabilities	$11,001	$12,550

Changes_in_Fair_Value_of_Level

Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, Beginning of Period	$12,550	$14,233
Expense	6,608	6,239
Cash Payments and changes in fair value	-8,157	-6,110
Balance, End of Period	$11,001	$14,362

Recovered_Sheet3

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$35,685	$63,368	$63,368	$87,162
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	'	'	-29,502	-2,007
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	1,819	-23,109
Net current period change in accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	-27,683	-25,116
Ending balance	$35,685	$63,368	$35,685	$62,046

Reclassifications_Out_of_Accum

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net	'	$11,828	'	$11,828	'
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	3,095	'	-3,798
Net (loss) income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	-1,669	'	11,269	430	19,633
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	'	'	'	1,819	-23,109
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net	'	'	'	1,819	'
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	($23,109)

Recovered_Sheet4

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Total reclassifications	$0	$0

Recovered_Sheet5

Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jan. 02, 2014	Jan. 02, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
				Finland	Finland	Eastern Europe and the Baltics
					Alma Media Corporation	Alma Career Oy
Effects of Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of equity investment	'	'	'	25.00%	75.00%	15.00%
Maximum percentage of equity investment	'	'	'	'	'	20.00%
Additional investments in equity method investee	'	'	'	'	'	$6,500
Gain on deconsolidation	'	13,647	'	'	'	'
Net assets of entities contributed to Alma Career Oy	'	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	23,109	'	'	'
Net gain on deconsolidation	$11,828	$11,828	'	'	'	'

Investments_Additional_Informa

Investments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jan. 02, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2008	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Finland	Finland	Finland	Australia	Australia	Australia	Alma Career Oy	Alma Career Oy
									Eastern Europe and the Baltics	Eastern Europe and the Baltics
Investment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of equity investment	'	'	'	25.00%	'	'	'	50.00%	'	15.00%
Dividend received from investment in Finland	'	'	$658	'	'	'	'	'	$199	'
Carrying value of the investment	22,690	220	'	'	148	536	0	'	'	22,154
Additional investments in equity method investee	'	'	'	'	'	$1,331	$1,657	'	'	$6,500

Income_Loss_in_Equity_Interest

Income (Loss) in Equity Interests, Net (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) in equity interests, net	$75	($119)	'	($822)
Finland	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) in equity interests, net	'	62	'	273
Australia	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) in equity interests, net	-93	-181	-518	-1,095
Alma Career Oy | Eastern Europe and the Baltics	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) in equity interests, net	$168	'	$518	'

Recovered_Sheet6

Restructuring and Other Special Charges - Additional Information (Detail) (Restructuring November 2012 Plan)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Person
Restructuring November 2012 Plan	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Number of Associates notified	400

Recovered_Sheet7

Restructuring and Other Special Charges and Related Liability Balances (Detail) (Restructuring November 2012 Plan, USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrual, Beginning Balance	$5,248
Cash Payments	-1,817
Accrual, Ending Balance	3,431
Workforce reduction	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrual, Beginning Balance	1,057
Cash Payments	-420
Accrual, Ending Balance	637
Consolidation of office facilities	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrual, Beginning Balance	4,063
Cash Payments	-1,275
Accrual, Ending Balance	2,788
Other costs and professional fees	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrual, Beginning Balance	128
Cash Payments	-122
Accrual, Ending Balance	$6

Discontinued_Operations_Additi

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Feb. 05, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Careers - China	Careers - China	Careers - China	Careers - China	Latin America and Turkey	Latin America and Turkey	Latin America and Turkey
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Costs associated with the shutdown of discontinued operation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$8,000
Severance costs related to discontinued operation	'	'	'	'	'	'	397	3,565	'
Income tax benefit related to discontinued operations	'	'	875	4,916	'	'	950	1,491	'
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	2,542	-1,724	'	'	553	-2,074	'
Minority interest owned	'	'	'	'	10.00%	'	'	'	'
Accumulated unrealized currency translation gain	'	'	'	'	'	23,109	'	'	'
Received funds previously held in escrow, recorded as a gain	'	'	1,846	'	'	'	'	'	'
Discontinued operations, liabilities	$378	$1,049	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Summarized_Results_of_Business

Summarized Results of Business Held for Sale (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$3,095	($3,798)
Careers - China, Latin America and Turkey	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Net revenue	'	2,399
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$3,095	($3,798)

Goodwill_Additional_Informatio

Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Segment
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Number of reportable segments	3	'
Goodwill	$891,870	$895,518
Careers North America	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Discount rate	14.00%	'
Terminal growth rate	2.80%	'
Fair value, percentage	20.00%	20.00%
Goodwill	$623,175	$598,114

Summary_of_Changes_in_Goodwill

Summary of Changes in Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Beginning Balance	$895,518
Acquisitions	25,061
Write-off in connection with deconsolidation of subsidiaries	-4,057
Foreign currency translation	-24,651
Ending Balance	$891,870

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Det

Property and Equipment, Net (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	$436,410	$448,690
Less: accumulated depreciation	314,949	324,521
Property and equipment, net	121,461	124,169
Capitalized software costs	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	218,209	200,567
Furniture and equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	17,474	22,785
Leasehold improvements	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	38,529	41,573
Computer and communications equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	$162,198	$183,765

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Add

Property and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$11,548	$12,297	$34,650	$37,941

Fair_Value_Position_of_Derivat

Fair Value Position of Derivatives (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Notional Amount	$43,964	$48,022
Fair Value	-285	246
Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815 | Prepaid and other | Foreign currency exchange forwards	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Notional Amount	9,633	43,265
Maturity Dates	'	'2014-01
Fair Value	30	255
Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815 | Prepaid and other | Foreign currency exchange forwards | Minimum	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Maturity Dates	'2014-10	'
Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815 | Prepaid and other | Foreign currency exchange forwards | Maximum	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Maturity Dates	'2014-11	'
Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815 | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | Foreign currency exchange forwards	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Notional Amount	34,331	4,757
Maturity Dates	'2014-10	'2014-01
Fair Value	($315)	($9)

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, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Realized Net Gains (Losses) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts	($484)	$398	$47	$436
Interest and Other, net	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Realized Net Gains (Losses) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts	-484	400	47	276
Discontinued Operations	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Realized Net Gains (Losses) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts	'	($2)	'	$160

Financing_Agreements_Additiona

Financing Agreements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 22, 2012

Mar. 22, 2012

Mar. 22, 2012

Mar. 22, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 22, 2012

Mar. 22, 2012

Mar. 22, 2012

Mar. 22, 2012

Mar. 22, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 22, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Oct. 22, 2014

Oct. 22, 2014

Mar. 22, 2012

Mar. 22, 2012

Mar. 22, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 22, 2012

Mar. 22, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 22, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

Federal Funds Rate

Federal Funds Rate

Prime Lending Rate

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Minimum

Maximum

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019

3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

Letter of Credit

Letter of Credit

Letter of Credit

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

Fourth Quarter

Scenario 1

Scenario 2

Scenario 1

Scenario 2

Minimum

Maximum

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

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'

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'

Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility

'

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$325,000

'

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'

$225,000

'

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'

'

$100,000

'

'

Debt instrument maturity date

'

'

22-Mar-15

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15-Oct-19

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Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in next twelve months

'

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'

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'

'

'

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'

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'

2,500

'

Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate

'

'

'

'

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'

0.15%

1.00%

2.50%

1.50%

3.25%

2.25%

0.07%

0.50%

3.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

Fee on all outstanding amounts of letters of credit

'

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2.50%

3.25%

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Commitment fee on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility

'

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'

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0.35%

0.50%

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'

Consolidated Leverage Ratio

'

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300.00%

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'

Interest Charge Coverage Ratio

'

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300.00%

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Utilized portion of credit facility

'

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200,600

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'

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118,100

'

'

309

'

'

82,500

Credit facility due to mature

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22-Mar-15

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Credit facility, available to be utilized

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86,775

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Credit facility, available to be utilized after restriction

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80,451

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'

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Interest rate at the end of period, effective

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3.16%

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Debt instrument, interest rate

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3.50%

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Utilized portion of credit facility, classified in Current portion of long-term debt

$10,000

$9,375

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$10,000

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'

'

'

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
								JobKorea Ltd.
Income Tax [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal statutory income tax rate	'	'	'	'	35.00%	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits due to settlement of tax examination	'	$350	'	'	'	$12,979	'	'
Impact on effective tax rate	'	228	12,391	'	'	12,391	'	'
Reversal of accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits	'	440	'	'	'	3,245	'	'
Reversal of accrued interest, impact on effective tax rate	'	266	'	'	'	1,963	'	'
Increase in tax benefit due to discrete items	'	'	'	'	5,464	14,477	'	'
Increase in tax provision due to gain related to deconsolidation of subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	5,543	'	'	'
Total benefit reflect in tax provision	0	'	'	'	494	'	'	'
Percentage ownership interest sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	49.99%
Percentage ownership interest retained by the company	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	50.01%
Increase in tax benefit due to reversals of uncertain tax positions and accrued interest	'	'	1,486	12,869	'	14,355	'	'
Included tax benefits discontinued operation tax provision	'	'	'	'	'	-6,407	'	'
Long-term income taxes payable	56,465	'	'	'	56,465	'	53,078	'
Minimum unrecorded tax benefit reduction	0	'	'	'	0	'	'	'
Maximum unrecorded tax benefit reduction	$14,000	'	'	'	$14,000	'	'	'

Segment_and_Geographic_Data_Ad

Segment and Geographic Data - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of reportable segments	3

Operations_by_Reportable_Segme

Operations by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$191,220	$196,817	$583,810	$608,861
Operating Income (Loss)	3,338	14,255	7,581	23,207
Depreciation and amortization	12,194	14,545	36,548	46,374
Restructuring and other special charges	'	'	'	19,995
Operating Segments	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	14,201	21,923	39,115	51,147
Depreciation and amortization	11,857	14,385	35,686	45,876
Operating Segments | Careers North America	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	108,565	109,622	330,513	335,274
Operating Income (Loss)	18,310	16,346	48,332	48,041
Depreciation and amortization	6,058	7,639	18,371	25,104
Restructuring and other special charges	'	'	'	9,537
Operating Segments | Careers International	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	66,463	69,115	205,347	218,936
Operating Income (Loss)	-7,551	-325	-19,814	-15,370
Depreciation and amortization	4,930	5,671	14,585	17,450
Restructuring and other special charges	'	'	'	7,866
Operating Segments | Internet Advertising & Fees	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	16,192	18,080	47,950	54,651
Operating Income (Loss)	3,442	5,902	10,597	18,476
Depreciation and amortization	869	1,075	2,730	3,322
Restructuring and other special charges	'	'	'	341
Corporate	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	-10,863	-7,668	-31,534	-27,940
Depreciation and amortization	337	160	862	498
Restructuring and other special charges	'	'	'	$2,251

Revenue_by_Geographic_Region_D

Revenue by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	$191,220		$196,817		$583,810		$608,861
United States	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	120,671	[1]	123,519	[1]	365,837	[1]	376,365	[1]
International	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	$70,549	[1]	$73,298	[1]	$217,973	[1]	$232,496	[1]
[1]	Revenue by geographic region is generally based on the location of the Company's subsidiary.

Longlived_Assets_by_Geographic

Long-lived Assets by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Property and equipment, net	$121,461		$124,169
United States	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Property and equipment, net	89,925	[1]	88,284	[1]
International	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Property and equipment, net	$31,536	[1]	$35,885	[1]
[1]	Total long-lived assets include property and equipment, net.

Reconciliation_of_Reportable_S

Reconciliation of Reportable Segment's Assets to Total Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	$1,534,866		$1,586,257
Operating Segments | Careers North America	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	866,492		876,885
Operating Segments | Careers International	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	355,114		400,090
Operating Segments | Internet Advertising & Fees	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	163,928		165,638
Corporate	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	25,881		26,931
Shared Assets	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	$123,451	[1]	$116,713	[1]
[1]	Shared assets represent assets that provide economic benefit to all of the Company's operating segments. Shared assets are not allocated to operating segments for internal reporting or decision-making purposes.

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 $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leases	'
2014	$10,056
2015	35,654
2016	31,445
2017	28,882
2018	25,635
Thereafter	72,992
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Total	204,664
Sublease Income	'
2014	535
2015	2,414
2016	3,740
2017	3,832
2018	3,832
Thereafter	8,579
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Total	$22,932

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Oct. 04, 2014

Oct. 22, 2014

Oct. 22, 2014

Oct. 21, 2014

Oct. 22, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 21, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

Federal Funds Rate

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019

3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019

3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019

3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

Federal Funds Rate

Call Option

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Term Loan Facility

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Letter of Credit

Letter of Credit

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement

Fourth Quarter

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Scenario 1

Scenario 2

Scenario 1

Scenario 2

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Subsequent Event [Line Items]

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Employment Separation Date for Mr. Iannuzzi

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30-Jun-15

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Additional severance payment for Mr. Iannuzzi

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$2,000

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Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility

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190,000

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100,000

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90,000

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Debt instrument maturity date

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15-Oct-19

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31-Oct-17

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31-Oct-17

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Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, fiscal year

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2,250

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Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, 2015

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2,813

2,250

2,250

2,250

Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, 2016

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3,375

2,813

2,813

2,813

Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, 2017

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3,375

3,375

3,375

Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate

0.15%

0.07%

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1.00%

2.50%

1.50%

3.25%

2.25%

0.50%

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Fee on all outstanding amounts of letters of credit

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2.50%

3.25%

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Commitment fee on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility

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0.35%

0.50%

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Consolidated Leverage Ratio

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250.00%

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Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

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150.00%

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Debt instrument, aggregate principal amount

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143,750

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Debt instrument, option granted to initial purchasers and exercised, aggregate principal amount

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$18,750

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Debt instrument, interest rate

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3.50%

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Debt instrument, convertible, latest date, upon triggering event

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15-Jan-19

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Debt instrument, conversion rate

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187.7405

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Debt instrument, conversion price per share

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$5.33

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Debt instrument, convertible, threshold percentage of outstanding shares of common stock that require stockholder approval

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19.99%

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Debt instrument, initial cap price under capped call transaction

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$7.04

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