Monster Worldwide 10-K 10 Feb 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	MWW
Entity Registrant Name	MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1020416
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		90,817,092
Entity Public Float			$567,849,489

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$94,297	$88,581
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,295 and $3,995, respectively	282,523	332,675
Prepaid and other	83,326	82,809
Total current assets	460,146	504,065
Goodwill	540,621	895,518
Property and equipment, net	119,729	124,169
Intangibles, net	30,503	24,058
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	20,700	220
Other assets	45,452	38,227
Total assets	1,217,151	1,586,257
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other	159,027	167,306
Deferred revenue	300,724	342,156
Current portion of long-term debt	9,563	9,375
Total current liabilities	469,314	518,837
Long-term income taxes payable	54,636	53,078
Long-term debt, net, less current portion	201,821	125,900
Other long-term liabilities	16,635	44,297
Total liabilities	742,406	742,112
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, authorized 800 shares; issued and outstanding: none	0	0
Common stock	144	142
Additional paid-in capital	2,040,209	2,003,394
Accumulated deficit	-854,160	-564,871
Accumulated other comprehensive income	9,245	63,368
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 56,425 and 49,299 shares, respectively	-774,940	-712,362
Total Monster Worldwide, Inc. stockholders' equity	420,498	789,671
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary	54,247	54,474
Total stockholders' equity	474,745	844,145
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,217,151	1,586,257
Common Class B
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	$0	$0

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$3,295	$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	144,361	141,671
Common stock, outstanding	87,936	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_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Revenue	$770,013		$807,579		$890,392
Salaries and related	413,143		379,406		408,305
Office and general	206,974		205,397		226,601
Marketing and promotion	146,392		169,590		188,326
Restructuring and Other Special Charges			19,995		40,358
Goodwill impairment	325,800				262,650
Recovery of restitution award from former executive					-5,350
Total operating expenses	1,092,309		774,388		858,240
Operating (loss) income	-322,296		33,191		32,152
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net	11,828
Interest and other, net	-8,552		-5,770		-5,883
(Loss) income before income taxes and loss in equity interests	-319,020		27,421		26,269
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	-35,291		23,004		-32,978
Loss in equity interests, net	-78		-908		-1,081
(Loss) income from continuing operations	-283,807		3,509		58,166
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			-3,798		-316,886
Net loss	-283,807		-289		-258,720
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	5,482		193
Net (loss) income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	-289,289		-482		-258,720
Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.:
(Loss) income from continuing operations	($3.29)		$0.03		$0.52
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			($0.04)		($2.81)
Basic loss per share	($3.29)	[1]		[1]	($2.29)	[1]
Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.:
(Loss) income from continuing operations	($3.29)		$0.03		$0.51
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			($0.04)		($2.78)
Diluted loss per share	($3.29)	[1]		[1]	($2.27)	[1]
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	88,045		106,947		112,866
Diluted	88,045	[2]	107,913	[2]	113,995	[2]
Net loss	-283,807		-289		-258,720
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net	-56,811		-23,859		23,419
Comprehensive loss	-340,618		-24,148		-235,301
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	2,794		128
Comprehensive loss attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	($343,412)		($24,276)		($235,301)
[1]	(Loss) 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 year ended December 31, 2014, those potential shares totaled 3,046 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above, in addition to 3,891 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the year ended December 31, 2014.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Common Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiary
In Thousands	USD ($)		USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$1,164,127		$1,931,094	($305,669)	$63,743	($525,041)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011		137,855
Net (loss) income	-258,720			-258,720
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	23,419				23,419
Repurchase of common stock	-65,611					-65,611
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units (in shares)		-1,099
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	-8,482					-8,482
Issuance of common stock for stock option exercises (in shares)	3	3
Issuance of common stock for stock option exercises	23		23
Tax provision for stock-based compensation	-5,319		-5,319
Stock based compensation-restricted stock	30,551		30,551
Stock based compensation-restricted stock (in shares)		3,078
Stock based compensation-stock options	51		51
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	880,039		1,956,400	-564,389	87,162	-599,134
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		139,837
Net (loss) income	-289			-482			193
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	-23,859				-23,794		-65
Repurchase of common stock	-107,167					-107,167
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units (in shares)		-1,187
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	-6,061					-6,061
Sale of noncontrolling interest	72,624		18,278				54,346
Tax provision for stock-based compensation	166		166
Stock based compensation-restricted stock	28,692		28,692
Stock based compensation-restricted stock (in shares)		3,021
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	844,145		2,003,536	-564,871	63,368	-712,362	54,474
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		141,671
Net (loss) income	-283,807			-289,289			5,482
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	-56,811				-54,123		-2,688
Repurchase of common stock	-52,070					-52,070
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units (in shares)		-2,043
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	-10,508					-10,508
Equity component of convertible note issuance, net	18,766		18,766
Purchase of capped call	-16,531		-16,531
Cash dividend	-3,021						-3,021
Tax provision for stock-based compensation	-2,058		-2,058
Stock based compensation-restricted stock	36,640		36,640
Stock based compensation-restricted stock (in shares)		4,733
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$474,745		$2,040,353	($854,160)	$9,245	($774,940)	$54,247
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		144,361

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net loss	($283,807)	($289)	($258,720)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	48,643	59,156	70,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	1,707	2,367	4,469
Stock-based compensation	35,357	25,391	28,964
Loss in equity interests, net	78	908	1,081
Impairment of investment & other intangibles	2,070		5,205
Non-cash restructuring charges		5,315	7,505
Deferred income taxes	-43,418	28,574	-9,814
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries	-13,647
Tax benefit from change in uncertain tax positions		-14,355	-43,193
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1,819	-23,109
Goodwill impairment	325,800		262,650
Excess income tax benefit from equity compensation plans	-199	-5,907
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	40,567	8,018	-2,013
Prepaid and other	-12,508	14,573	13,332
Deferred revenue	-32,716	-22,189	-17,456
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	13,009	-44,631	-8,683
Total adjustments	366,562	34,111	312,047
Net cash provided by operating activities	82,755	33,822	53,327
Cash flows used for investing activities:
Capital expenditures	-39,843	-32,616	-59,572
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	-2,163	-6,266	-1,349
Capitalized patent defense costs	-4,539
Net cash used for investing activities	-80,066	-38,882	-60,921
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities:
Payments on borrowings on credit facilities	-192,300	-91,599	-305,709
Proceeds from borrowings on credit facilities	146,400	69,500	224,718
Payments on borrowings on term loan	-91,625	-6,875	-43,750
Proceeds from borrowings on term loan	90,000		100,000
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes	143,750
Fees paid on the issuance of debt and purchase of capped call	-23,111
Repurchase of common stock	-52,070	-107,167	-65,611
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units	-10,565	-6,061	-8,459
Excess income tax benefit from equity compensation plans	199	5,907
Net proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interest		86,523
Dividend paid to minority shareholder	-3,021
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	7,657	-49,772	-98,811
Effects of exchange rates on cash	-4,630	-4,772	4,273
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	5,716	-59,604	-102,132
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	88,581	148,185	250,317
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$94,297	$88,581	$148,185

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SIGN

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	The Company
	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 and social profile 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 “All the People, All the Jobs” strategy to drive the business and enhance its competitive position. Monster’s new strategy focuses on adding massive scale to its business to expand its total addressable market and the value it can provide to customers through a variety of new products, technologies and business models to successfully connect more people with more jobs.
	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated 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. We have reclassified certain amounts previously reported in our financial statements to conform to the current presentation, including amounts related to discontinued operations. Unless noted otherwise, discussions in these notes pertain to our continuing operations.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and revenues and expenses. These estimates include, among others, allowances for doubtful accounts, fair value of financial assets and liabilities, net realizable values on long-lived assets and deferred tax assets and liabilities, certain accrued expense accounts, deferred revenue, goodwill, revenue recognition and forfeitures associated with stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue on agreements in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) ASC 605, Revenue Recognition .
	Careers-North America and Careers-International. Our Careers-North America and Careers-International segments primarily earn revenue from the placement of job postings on the websites within the Monster network, access to the Monster network’s online resume and social profile databases, recruitment media services, applicant tracking services, online career-related solutions provided through a “Software as a Service” (“SaaS”) offering and other career-related services.
	Where appropriate, we recognize revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, which was effective January 1, 2011. The Company’s revenue associated with multiple element contracts is based on the selling price hierarchy, which utilizes vendor-specific objective evidence or (“VSOE”) when available, third-party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE is not available, and if neither is available, then the best estimate of selling price is used. The Company utilizes VSOE in the majority of its multiple deliverable transactions. Under this accounting guidance, to treat elements in a multi-element arrangement as separate units of accounting, each element must have standalone value upon delivery. If the element has standalone value, the Company accounts for each element separately. In determining whether elements have standalone value, the Company considers the availability of the elements from other vendors, the nature of the elements, the timing of execution of contracts for customers and the contractual dependence of the element related to a customer’s acceptance.
	We recognize revenue at the time that job postings and related accessories are displayed on the Monster network websites, based upon customer usage patterns. Revenue earned from subscriptions to the Monster network’s resume and social profile databases, applicant tracking services and other career-related services are recognized over the length of the underlying subscriptions, typically from two weeks to twelve months. The Company accounts for SaaS contracts as the services are being performed.
	Unearned revenues are reported on the balance sheet as deferred revenue. We review accounts receivable for those that may potentially be uncollectible and any accounts receivable balances that are determined to be uncollectible are included in our allowance for doubtful accounts. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance.
	Internet Advertising & Fees. Our Internet Advertising & Fees segment primarily earns revenue from the display of advertisements on the Monster network of websites, “click-throughs” on text based links, leads provided to advertisers and subscriptions to premium services. We recognize revenue for online advertising as “impressions” are delivered. An “impression” is delivered when an advertisement appears in pages viewed by our users. We recognize revenue from the display of click-throughs on text based links as click-throughs occur. A click-through occurs when a user clicks on an advertiser’s listing. Revenue from lead generation is recognized as leads are delivered to advertisers.
	Business Combinations
	We account for business combinations in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The acquisition method of accounting requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recorded at their fair values on the date of a business combination. Our consolidated financial statements and results of operations reflect an acquired business from the completion date of an acquisition. See Note 4 – Business Combinations.
	Discontinued Operations
	The Company accounts for business dispositions and its businesses held for sale in accordance with ASC 205-20, Discontinued Operations. ASC 205-20 requires the results of operations of business dispositions to be segregated from continuing operations and reflected as discontinued operations in current and prior periods. See Note 7 – Discontinued Operations.
	Marketing and Promotion
	Advertising production costs are recorded as expense the first time an advertisement appears. Costs of communicating advertising are recorded as expense as advertising space or airtime is used. All other advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
	Concentrations of Risk
	Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally these deposits may be redeemed upon demand. The Company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers, maintains allowances for potential credit losses and does not require collateral. The Company makes judgments as to its ability to collect outstanding receivables based primarily on management’s evaluation of the customer’s financial condition, past collection history and overall aging of the receivables. Historically, such losses have been within management’s expectations. The Company has not experienced significant losses related to receivables from individual customers or groups of customers in any particular industry or geographic area.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents, which primarily consist of bank time deposits, are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. For financial statement presentation purposes, the Company considers all highly liquid investments having original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Outstanding checks in excess of account balances, typically payroll and other contractual obligations disbursed on or near the last day of a reporting period, are reported as current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	Accounts Receivable
	The Company’s accounts receivable primarily consist of trade receivables. Management reviews accounts receivable on a monthly basis to determine if any receivables will potentially be uncollectible. The Company includes any accounts receivable balances that are determined to be uncollectible in its allowance for doubtful accounts. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance. Based on the information available, the Company believes its allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are adequate. However, actual write-offs could exceed the recorded allowance. Including discontinued operations, the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
	Year Ended December 31,		Beginning		Charged to		Write-Offs			Ending
			Balance		Expense		and Other			Balance
	2014		$	3,995	$	1,707	$	(2,407	)	$	3,295
	2013		$	4,721	$	2,367	$	(3,093	)	$	3,995
	2012		$	5,240	$	4,469	$	(4,988	)	$	4,721
	Included in the December 31, 2012 ending balance of $4,721 is $796 of allowance for doubtful accounts attributable to discontinued operations. There are no such amounts included in the December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 balances.
	Property and Equipment
	Computer and communications equipment, furniture and equipment and capitalized software costs are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are stated at cost and amortized using the straight-line method, over their estimated useful lives, or the lease term, whichever is shorter.
	Internal Use Software and Website Development Costs
	In accordance with ASC 350-40, Internal-Use Software, the Company capitalizes costs to purchase or internally develop software for internal use, as well as costs incurred to design, develop, test and implement enhancements to its website. These costs are included in property and equipment with an estimated useful life of five years.
	Patent Defense Costs
	The Company capitalizes legal costs incurred in the defense of the Company’s patents when it is believed that the future economic benefit of the patent will be maintained or increased and a successful defense is probable. Capitalized patent defense costs are amortized over the remaining expected life of the related patent. The Company’s assessment of future economic benefit or a successful defense of its patents involves considerable management judgment, and a different conclusion or outcome of litigation could result in a material impairment charge up to the carrying value of these assets. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company capitalized $4,539 of legal fees associated with the defense of its patents.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	The Company evaluates its goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other. Goodwill is recorded when the purchase price paid for an acquisition exceeds the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired.
	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.
	In determining if goodwill is impaired, we estimate the fair value of the reporting unit and compare it to the carrying value of the assets and liabilities of that reporting unit. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using a weighting of fair values derived from the income approach and the market approach, depending on the availability of relevant market comparable information. Under the income approach, the Company calculates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Cash flow projections are based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate used is based on the weighted-average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with business-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to the business’s ability to execute on the projected cash flows. Under the market approach, the Company estimates the fair value based on market multiples of cash flow and earnings derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit and considering a reasonable control premium. The weighting of the fair value derived from the market approach differs for each reporting unit depending on the level of comparability of these publicly-traded companies to the reporting unit. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making these estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates.
	As a corroborative source of information, the Company reconciles the estimated aggregate fair values of its reporting units to within a reasonable range of its market capitalization, which includes an assumed control premium (an adjustment reflecting an estimated fair value on a control basis) to verify the reasonableness of the fair value of its reporting units obtained through the aforementioned methods. The control premium is estimated based upon control premiums observed in comparable market transactions. As none of our reporting units are publicly-traded, individual reporting unit fair value determinations do not directly correlate to the Company’s stock price.
	Primarily as a result of the decline in the Company’s market capitalization, management believed that there were circumstances evident which indicated that the fair value of our reporting units could be below their carrying amounts. Although the Company’s management strongly believes that the Company’s current market capitalization undervalues the aggregate fair values of our individual reporting units, we concluded that we must heavily consider the market capitalization levels when performing the 2014 annual goodwill impairment test. As such, higher discount rates were applied to forecasted cash flows. As a result of the test, it was determined that the carrying value of the Careers-North America and Internet Advertising & Fees reporting units exceeded their fair values, and the Company recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $325,800 during the fourth quarter of 2014 ($263,000 in Careers-North America and $62,800 in Internet Advertising & Fees). On a net of tax basis, the charge was $263,047 after recognizing a tax benefit of $62,753. See Note 5 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets for additional details.
	Other intangible assets primarily consist of the value of customer relationships, trade names, resume databases, trademarks and internet domains. Amortizable intangible assets are primarily being amortized on a basis that approximates economic use, over periods ranging from two to ten years.
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets are primarily evaluated on an annual basis, generally in conjunction with the Company’s evaluation of goodwill balances. In assessing fair value, we generally utilize a relief from royalty method. If the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeds the fair value of the asset, the carrying value is written down to fair value in the period identified. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $1,000 on an indefinite-lived intangible asset in the fourth quarter of 2014.
	Long-Lived Assets
	Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets, are evaluated for impairment when events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of these assets and their eventual disposition are less than their carrying amounts. As a result of the decline in our market capitalization, the Company assessed long-lived assets for impairment in the fourth quarter of 2014. It was concluded that the Company’s long-lived assets were not impaired as of December 31, 2014.
	Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
	The financial position and results of operations of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are determined using local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each year-end. Income statement accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the year. Translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates from period to period are included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity. Gains and losses resulting from other foreign currency transactions, including forward foreign exchange contracts, are included in interest and other, net.
	Comprehensive income (loss) is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The Company’s items of other comprehensive income (loss) are foreign currency translation adjustments, which relate to investments that are permanent in nature, net of applicable income taxes. To the extent that such amounts relate to investments that are permanent in nature, no adjustments for income taxes are made.
	The Company uses forward foreign exchange contracts as economic cash flow hedges to offset risks related to foreign currency transactions. These transactions primarily relate to non-functional currency denominated inter-company funding loans and non-functional currency inter-company accounts receivable. The Company does not trade derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. See Note 13 – Financial Derivative Instruments.
	Income Taxes
	We utilize the liability method of accounting for income taxes as set forth in ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under the liability method, deferred taxes are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using tax rates expected to be in effect during the years in which the basis differences reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets within the jurisdictions from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of taxable temporary items, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations.
	Assumptions used in making this evaluation require significant judgment and are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying business. When we determine that we are not able to realize our recorded deferred tax assets, an increase in the valuation allowance is recorded, decreasing earnings in the period in which such determination is made.
	We assess our income tax positions and record tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon our evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where there is greater than 50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, we have recorded the largest amount of tax benefit that may potentially be realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where there is a 50% or less likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements.
	Stock-Based Compensation
	We award stock options, non-vested stock, market-based non-vested stock and performance-based non-vested stock to employees, directors and executive officers. We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Stock Compensation. In accordance with ASC 718, we use 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. 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.
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges
	The Company accounts for restructuring activities in accordance with ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations. Under the guidance, for the cost of restructuring activities that do not constitute a discontinued operation, the liability for the current and fair value of expected future costs associated with such restructuring activity shall be recognized in the period in which the liability is incurred. We segregate the costs of restructuring activities taken pursuant to a management approved restructuring plan.
	Operating Lease Obligations
	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 liability is recognized and measured at its fair value when we determine that the cease use date has occurred and 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. The estimate of subsequent sublease rental income may change and require future changes to the fair value of the liabilities for the lease obligations.
	(Loss) Earnings Per Share Attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.
Basic (loss) earnings per share is calculated using the Company’s weighted-average outstanding common shares. When the effects are dilutive, diluted (loss) earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average outstanding common shares, participating securities and the dilutive effect of all other stock-based compensation awards as determined under the treasury stock method. Certain stock options and stock issuable under employee compensation plans were excluded from the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive effect. A reconciliation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share is as follows:
		The year ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding			88,045		106,947		112,866
Effect of common stock equivalents – stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans(1)			—		966		1,129
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding(1)			88,045		107,913		113,995
Weighted-average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents(1)			6,937		5,337		7,167
-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 year ended December 31, 2014, those potential shares totaled 3,046 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above, in addition to 3,891 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the year ended December 31, 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 approximately $5.33 per share of Monster’s common stock, the conversion price of the Notes. For the period from the consummation of the offering of the Notes through December 31, 2014, the conversion feature of the Notes was anti-dilutive.
In connection with the pricing of the Notes, Monster entered into a capped call transaction which increases the effective conversion price of the Notes, and is designed to reduce potential dilution upon conversion of the Notes. Since the beneficial impact of the capped call is anti-dilutive, it is excluded from the calculation of earnings per share. See Note 14 – Long-Term Debt for additional details.
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.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	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.
	The Company recognized pre-tax compensation expense, excluding discontinued operations, in the consolidated statements of operations related to stock-based compensation as follows:
		The year ended December 31,
		2014			2013		2012
	Non-vested stock, included in salaries and related	$	35,357		$	25,391	$	28,123
	Stock options, included in salaries and related		—			—		51
	Total	$	35,357		$	25,391	$	28,174
	Effective November 4, 2014, Salvatore Iannuzzi resigned as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. In connection with his resignation, the Company accelerated the vesting of 160,501 RSAs and 2,250,000 RSUs, resulting in $4,354 of additional non-cash compensation. See Note 18 –Commitments for further discussion.
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company has issued the following types of equity awards under its 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated:
	Restricted Stock
	The Company, from time to time, enters into separate non-vested share-based payment arrangements with employees, executives and directors. The Company grants RSUs that are subject to continued employment and vesting conditions, but do not have dividend or voting rights. The Company also grants RSAs that are subject to continued employment and vesting conditions, have voting rights, but do not have dividend rights. Directors of the Company receive automatic RSAs or RSUs which are measured using the fair market value of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of the grant. The Company also grants market-based RSAs and RSUs that vest contingent on meeting certain stock price targets within a specified time period, and performance-based RSAs and RSUs that vest contingent on meeting specific financial results within a specified time period.
	Inclusive of discontinued operations, the tax benefits recognized on the non-vested stock-based compensation expenses were $12,154, $7,430, and $8,878 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In the event that stock-based compensation vests at a price below the original grant date price, the recognized tax benefits will not be realized. Such tax benefit deficiencies may be charged to equity to the extent of accumulated excess realized tax benefits. At December 31, 2014, the Company has no remaining accumulated excess realized tax benefits. In the event that stock-based compensation vests at a price below the original grant date, the tax benefit deficiencies will be charged to the tax provision.
	Service-Based Awards – During 2014, the Company granted an aggregate of 581,915 service-based RSUs to approximately 250 employees, executive officers and directors of the Company. The RSUs vest in various increments on the anniversaries of the individual grant dates, through December 9, 2019, subject to the recipient’s continued employment or service through each applicable vesting date. The Company did not grant RSAs in 2014. Compensation expense for service-based awards is recognized ratably over the requisite service period, net of estimated forfeitures.
	During 2013, the Company granted an aggregate of 1,212,848 and 286,500 service-based RSAs and RSUs, respectively, to approximately 75 employees, executive officers and directors of the Company. The RSAs and RSUs vest in various increments on the anniversaries of the individual grant dates, through December 10, 2017, subject to the recipient’s continued employment or service through each applicable vesting date.
	During 2012, the Company granted an aggregate of 3,156,515 and 1,229,526 service-based RSAs and RSUs, respectively, to approximately 225 employees, executive officers and directors of the Company. The RSAs and RSUs vest in various increments on the anniversaries of the individual grant dates, through December 11, 2016, subject to the recipient’s continued employment or service through each applicable vesting date.
	Market-Based Awards – During 2013, the Company granted 5,340,390 market-based RSUs to approximately 450 employees that will vest contingent on meeting certain stock price targets within five years of the grant date. The market-based RSUs vest in four tranches, with each tranche equaling 25% of the award, if, and when, certain stock price targets are achieved and maintained for 15 trading days in a consecutive 30-day trading period, subject to the recipient’s continued employment and service through the one year anniversary of the target stock price being achieved. Compensation expense for market-based awards is recognized over the requisite service period as derived using a Monte Carlo simulation model, net of estimated forfeitures. No market-based RSUs were granted during 2014 or 2012.
	Performance-Based Awards – During 2014, the Company granted 35,000 RSUs to 2 employees, subject to certain specified performance-based conditions. Compensation expense is recognized based on the probability of achieving the performance conditions associated with the respective shares, as determined by management, net of estimated forfeitures.
	During 2013, the Company granted 3,067,200 RSUs to approximately 1,100 employees, subject to certain specified performance-based conditions. No performance-based RSUs were granted during 2012.
	As of December 31, 2014, the unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock was $19,638 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years.
	The Company’s non-vested stock activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		The year ended December 31,
		2014					2013					2012
		Shares			Weighted		Shares			Weighted		Shares			Weighted
					Average Fair					Average Fair					Average Fair
					Value at					Value at					Value at
					Grant Date					Grant Date					Grant Date
	Non-vested at beginning of period		13,142		$	5.58		7,639		$	10.01		7,432		$	13.85
	Granted RSAs		—			—		1,213			4.72		3,156			6.88
	Granted RSUs		617			5.58		8,694			4.15		1,230			6.89
	Forfeited		(472	)		5.41		(1,386	)		10.93		(1,102	)		12.14
	Vested		(4,733	)		7.11		(3,018	)		5.1		(3,077	)		14.07
	Non-vested at end of period		8,554		$	4.85		13,142		$	5.58		7,639		$	10.01
	In connection with the Company’s corporate restructuring programs, the Company accelerated the vesting of 418,333 RSAs and RSUs to two former executives in the second quarter of 2013, the expense of which is recorded in restructuring and discontinued operations.
	Stock Options
	The Company’s stock option activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		The year ended December 31,
		2014					2013					2012
		Shares			Weighted		Shares			Weighted		Shares			Weighted
					Average					Average					Average
					Exercise Price					Exercise Price					Exercise Price
	Outstanding as of the beginning of the period		928		$	29.68		1,029		$	29.04		1,560		$	24.1
	Exercised		—			—		—			—		(3	)		9.11
	Forfeited/expired/cancelled		(782	)		29.02		(101	)		23.27		(528	)		29.1
	Outstanding at end of the period		146		$	32.32		928		$	29.68		1,029		$	29.04
	Options exercisable at end of period		146		$	32.32		928		$	29.68		1,029		$	29.04
	Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	$	—				$	—				$	2
	Aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the closing market price of the Company’s common stock as of each exercise date and the exercise price of the underlying options. The Company has not granted any stock options subsequent to 2008 and all options were fully expensed prior to January 1, 2014.

NONCONTROLLING_INTEREST

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	3. 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 Company incurred transaction costs of approximately $3,500 related to the agreement with H&Q Korea, which were recorded within stockholders’ equity on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. See Note 17 – Income Taxes for discussion on the tax impact of the transaction. The noncontrolling interest’s share of stockholders’ equity in JobKorea Ltd. is reflected as Noncontrolling interest in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and was $54,247 as of December 31, 2014. The noncontrolling interest’s share of income from continuing operations and net loss was $5,482 and $193 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

BUSINESS_COMBINATIONS

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	4. 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. Revenue and operating results of the acquired entities are not presented due to immateriality.

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	5. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	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. Prior to the sale of Careers-China on February 5, 2013, the Company had four reporting units which were equivalent to our four operating segments: Careers-North America, Careers-International, Careers-China, presented for all impacted periods as a discontinued operation, and Internet Advertising & Fees. Following the sale of the Careers-China business, the Company has three reporting units which are equivalent to our three operating segments: Careers-North America, Careers-International, and Internet Advertising & Fees.
	In determining if goodwill is impaired, we estimate the fair value of the reporting unit and compare it to the carrying value of the assets and liabilities of that reporting unit. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using a weighting of fair values derived from the income approach and the market approach, depending on the availability of relevant market comparable information. Under the income approach, the Company calculates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Cash flow projections are based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate used is based on the weighted-average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with business-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to the business’s ability to execute on the projected cash flows. Under the market approach, the Company estimates the fair value based on market multiples of cash flows and earnings derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit and considering a reasonable control premium. The weighting of the fair value derived from the market approach differs for each reporting unit depending on the level of comparability of these publicly-traded companies to the reporting unit. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making these estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates.
	As a corroborative source of information, the Company reconciles the estimated aggregate fair values of its reporting units to within a reasonable range of its market capitalization, which includes an assumed control premium (an adjustment reflecting an estimated fair value on a control basis) to verify the reasonableness of the fair value of its reporting units obtained through the aforementioned methods. The control premium is estimated based upon control premiums observed in comparable market transactions. As none of our reporting units are publicly-traded, individual reporting unit fair value determinations do not directly correlate to the Company’s stock price. We monitor changes in our share price to ensure that our reconciled market capitalization continues to exceed or is not significantly below the carrying value of our net assets. 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.
	In the fourth quarter of 2014, primarily due to the decline of our market capitalization and the implications such decline had on the carrying value of our goodwill, which resulted in higher discount rates applied to forecasted cash flows, management concluded that there were circumstances evident which indicated the fair value of our reporting units could be below their carrying amounts. Although the Company’s management strongly believes that the Company’s current market capitalization undervalues the aggregate fair values of our individual reporting units, we concluded that we must heavily consider the market capitalization levels when performing the 2014 annual impairment test.
	With the assistance of a third party valuation firm, we completed the first step of the impairment evaluation process in comparing the fair value of our reporting units to their respective carrying values. The Careers-International reporting unit had a fair value that substantially exceeded its carrying value. The Careers-North America and Internet Advertising & Fees reporting units had carrying values which exceeded the respective fair values of the reporting units and therefore, the Company was required to complete the second step of the impairment evaluation for those reporting units.
	The second step of the impairment evaluation calculates the implied fair value of the goodwill, which is compared to the carrying value of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is calculated by valuing all identifiable assets and liabilities of the reporting units with potential impairment, as indicated in step one, at the hypothetical fair value, assuming the reporting units had been acquired in a business combination. The excess fair value of the reporting units over the fair value of their identifiable assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. Based upon the calculation of the implied fair value of goodwill, it was determined that the carrying value of goodwill exceeded the implied fair value of goodwill for the Careers-North America and Internet Advertising & Fees reporting units, therefore the Company recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $325,800 during the fourth quarter of 2014 ($263,000 in Careers-North America and $62,800 in Internet Advertising & Fees). On a net of tax basis, the charge was $263,047 after recognizing a tax benefit of $62,753. See Note 17 – Income Taxes for discussion on the tax impact of the impairment charge.
	During the third quarter of 2012, the Company performed a qualitative analysis for the Careers-China reporting unit and it was determined that the Careers-China reporting unit was more likely than not to have a fair value less than the unit’s carrying amount. The conclusion was based on the recent financial performance of Careers-China compared to previously forecasted results, updated projections of future profitability as well as indicative offers from potential buyers of the Careers-China business (see Note 7 – Discontinued Operations). Accordingly, the Company performed a step one fair value evaluation of Careers-China utilizing both a discounted cash flow analysis and the indicative offers from potential buyers of the Careers-China business. The result of this fair value analysis was that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than the carrying value and a step two analysis was required to determine the amount of goodwill impairment, if any. The Company performed the step two evaluation and determined that goodwill for the Careers-China reporting unit was impaired and recorded a goodwill impairment charge for Careers-China of $216,221. In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company impaired the remaining goodwill balance of the Careers-China business and recorded an additional $46,429 impairment, leaving the Careers-China business with no goodwill.
	A summary of changes in goodwill by reportable segment are as follows:
		Careers-			Careers-			Internet			Total
		North			International			Advertising
		America						& Fees
	Balance as of December 31, 2013:
	Goodwill	$	598,114		$	408,464		$	151,590		$	1,158,168
	Accumulated impairment losses		—			(262,650	)		—			(262,650	)
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2013		598,114			145,814			151,590			895,518
	Acquisition activity		25,061			—			—			25,061
	Write-off in connection with deconsolidation of subsidiaries		—			(4,057	)		—			(4,057	)
	Impairment		(263,000	)		—			(62,800	)		(325,800	)
	Translation and other adjustments, net		—			(50,101	)		—			(50,101	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014:
	Goodwill		623,175			354,306			151,590			1,129,071
	Accumulated impairment losses		(263,000	)		(262,650	)		(62,800	)		(588,450	)
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2014	$	360,175		$	91,656		$	88,790		$	540,621
	The Company’s intangible assets, excluding the assets of the discontinued operations, consisted of the following:
		December 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Weighted Average
		Amount			Amortization			Amount			Amortization			Amortization Period
														(Years)
	Customer relationships	$	48,856		$	(47,785	)	$	49,808		$	(48,895	)	2
	Trademarks/Internet domains		14,297			—			15,240			—		Indefinite lived
	Trade Names		7,786			(2,181	)		10,600			(3,926	)	3
	Patents		8,428			(584	)		718			(52	)	5
	Other		32,986			(31,300	)		29,798			(29,233	)	2
	Total	$	112,353		$	(81,850	)	$	106,164		$	(82,106	)
	The Company recorded amortization expense, excluding discontinued operations, of $2,624 , $9,234 and $12,353 relating to its intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In addition, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1,000 on an indefinite-lived intangible asset in the fourth quarter of 2014.
	Based on the carrying value of identified intangible assets recorded as of December 31, 2014, and assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets, the estimated annual amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
		2015			2016			2017			2018			2019
	Estimated amortization expense	$	2,974		$	2,640		$	2,631		$	2,534		$	1,722

RESTRUCTURING_AND_OTHER_SPECIA

RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES	6. 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. See Note 7 – 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 does not expect to incur significant additional 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		Expense		Cash			Non-Cash			Accrual at
		December 31,				Payments			Utilization			December 31,
		2013										2014
	Workforce reduction	$	1,057	$	—	$	(648	)	$	—		$	409
	Consolidation of office facilities		4,063		—		(1,535	)		—			2,528
	Other costs and professional fees		128		—		(124	)		—			4
	Total	$	5,248	$	—	$	(2,307	)	$	—		$	2,941
		Accrual at		Expense		Cash			Non-Cash			Accrual at
		December 31,				Payments			Utilization			December 31,
		2012										2013
	Workforce reduction	$	11,902	$	9,645	$	(18,669	)	$	(1,821	)	$	1,057
	Consolidation of office facilities		—		6,028		(1,965	)		—			4,063
	Impairment of assets		—		3,494		—			(3,494	)		—
	Other costs and professional fees		83		828		(783	)		—			128
	Total	$	11,985	$	19,995	$	(21,417	)	$	(5,315	)	$	5,248

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	7. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	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 Chinese business of Saongroup. 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 recognizes 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 remained 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 from 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 has been recorded as a gain in the consolidated statements of operations in the year ended December 31, 2013. Additionally, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $4,916 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Accordingly, the Company recorded a loss from discontinued operations related to Careers-China, net of tax, of $1,724 in the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company does not expect to incur significant additional charges in future periods relating to Careers-China.
	As disclosed in Note 5 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge for 100% of the goodwill attributable to Careers-China in the amount of $262,650 in the year ended December 31, 2012. Further, in 2012, the Company recorded an impairment of $5,205 relating to amortizable intangibles. Finally, as disclosed in Note 17- Income Taxes, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance of $9,710 associated with Careers-China deferred tax assets during the year ended December 31, 2012.
	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 year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded additional costs of $3,565 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 $1,491 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Accordingly, the Company recorded a loss from discontinued operations related to Latin America and Turkey, net of tax, of $2,074 in the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company does not expect to incur significant additional charges in future periods relating to Latin America or Turkey.
	In the aggregate, the Company’s head count was reduced by approximately 1,000 employees as a result of the sale of Careers-China and the exiting of Latin America and Turkey.
	Operating results for Careers-China, Latin America and Turkey, which had previously been included in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations, have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Summarized results of our discontinued operations are as follows:
		The year ended December 31,
		2014		2013			2012
	Net revenue	$	—	$	2,399		$	45,590
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—	$	(3,798	)	$	(316,886	)
	There were $268 and $1,049 of liabilities associated with our discontinued operations as of December 31, 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 Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	8. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	The Company’s property, equipment and accumulated depreciation balances are as follows:
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Capitalized software costs	$	209,007	$	200,567
	Furniture and equipment		16,196		22,785
	Leasehold improvements		40,103		41,573
	Computer and communications equipment		160,414		183,765
			425,720		448,690
	Less: accumulated depreciation		305,991		324,521
	Property and equipment, net	$	119,729	$	124,169
	Internally developed software costs capitalized were $28,024, $24,901, and $32,604 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are included in property and equipment, net in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
	Depreciation expense, excluding discontinued operations, was $46,019, $49,922 and $51,926 or the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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.

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	9. 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 in the year ended December 31, 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 December 31, 2014:
		December 31, 2014
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Bank time deposits	$	—		$	60,553		$	—	$	60,553
	Foreign exchange contracts		—			74			—		74
	Total Assets	$	—		$	60,627		$	—	$	60,627
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	—		$	265		$	—	$	265
	Lease exit liabilities		—			—			8,515		8,515
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	265		$	8,515	$	8,780
	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
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Balance, Beginning of Period	$	12,550		$	14,233
	Expense		7,208			6,225
	Cash Payments and changes in fair value		(11,243	)		(7,908	)
	Balance, End of Period	$	8,515		$	12,550
	The carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, certain accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The Company’s debt relates to its 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019 and borrowings under its revolving credit facilities and term loan (see Note 14 – Long-Term Debt). Our borrowings under our credit facilities approximate fair value due to the debt bearing fluctuating market interest rates. The carrying amounts of the convertible senior notes approximate fair value giving affect for the term of those notes and the effective interest rates.

CHANGES_IN_ACCUMULATED_OTHER_C

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	10. CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:
		Foreign Currency
		Translation Adjustments
		Year ended December 31,
		2014				2013
	Beginning balance	$	63,368			$	87,162
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(55,942	)			(685	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		1,819				(23,109	)
	Net current period change in accumulated other comprehensive income		(54,123	)			(23,794	)
	Ending balance	$	9,245			$	63,368
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income were as follows:
		Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net		Year ended
		Income Is Presented		December 31,
	Details about AOCI Components			2014				2013
	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	)

DECONSOLIDATION_OF_SUBSIDIARIE

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARIES	11. 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INVESTMENTS	12. INVESTMENTS
	Equity Method Investments
	The Company accounts for investments through which it holds a noncontrolling interest and has the ability to exert significant influence using the equity method of accounting, recording its owned percentage of the investment’s net results of operations in loss in equity interests, net, in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. Such losses reduce the carrying value of the Company’s investment and gains increase the carrying value of the Company’s investment. Dividends paid by the equity investee reduce the carrying amount of the Company’s investment.
	As discussed in Note 11 – 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 and $728 in the second quarter of 2012 for this investment. The carrying value of the investment was $220 as of December 31, 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 $20,404 as of December 31, 2014, and was recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as a component of investment in unconsolidated affiliates in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
	In 2008, the Company acquired a 50% equity interest in a company located in Australia. In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company expended an additional $1,331, $1,897, and $2,077, respectively, for additional working capital requirements relating to the Australian investment. The carrying value of the investment was $296 and $0 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as a component of investment in unconsolidated affiliates.
	Income (loss) in equity interests, net are as follows by equity investment:
		The year ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Alma Career Oy	$	596		$	—		$	—
	Finland		—			343			573
	Australia		(674	)		(1,251	)		(1,654	)
	Loss in equity interests, net	$	(78	)	$	(908	)	$	(1,081	)

FINANCIAL_DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMEN

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	13. FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
	The Company uses forward foreign exchange contracts as economic cash flow hedges to offset risks related to foreign currency transactions. These transactions primarily relate to non-functional currency denominated inter-company funding loans and non-functional currency inter-company accounts receivable.
	The fair value position (recorded in interest and other, net, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss) of our derivatives are as follows:
		December 31, 2014
		Component of	Notional		Maturity		Fair
			Amount		Dates		Value
	Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	None		$	—			$	—
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Prepaid and other		15,902		January 2015		74
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		25,378		Jan-15		(265	)
	Total Derivative Instruments		$	41,280			$	(191	)
		December 31, 2013
		Component of	Notional		Maturity		Fair
			Amount		Dates		Value
	Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	None		$	—			$	—
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Prepaid and other		43,265		Jan-14		255
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		4,757		Jan-14		(9	)
	Total Derivative Instruments		$	48,022			$	246
	The amounts of unrealized and realized net gains and changes in the fair value of our derivative positions are as follows:
		Location of Realized Net Gains	Amount of Realized Net
		and Changes in the Fair Value	Gains and
		of Forward Contracts	Changes in the Fair Value of
			Forward Contracts
			The year ended
			December 31,
			2014		2013		2012
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Interest and Other, net	$	48	$	644	$	2,060
		Discontinued Operations		—		160		—
			$	48	$	804	$	2,060

LONGTERM_DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
LONG-TERM DEBT	14. LONG-TERM DEBT
	Long-term debt, net of discounts where applicable, is summarized as follows:
			December 31,
			2014			2013
	3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019		$	143,750		$	—
	Credit facilities			87,750			135,275
	Unamortized discount on convertible senior notes			(20,116	)		—
				211,384			135,275
	Less: current portion of long-term debt			9,563			9,375
	Long-term debt, net, less current portion		$	201,821		$	125,900
	3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
	On October 22, 2014, the Company consummated an offering of $143,750 aggregate principal amount of its 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019 (the “Notes”), which includes $18,750 in aggregate principal amount of Notes sold pursuant to the over-allotment option that was previously granted to the initial purchasers of the Notes and exercised by the initial purchasers on October 21, 2014. The Company received net proceeds of $139,031 from the sale of the Notes, after deducting fees and expenses of $4,719. The Notes are unsecured, senior obligations of Monster, that bear interest at a rate of 3.50% per annum, payable in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year to holders of record at the close of business on the preceding April 1 and October 1, respectively. The Notes will mature on October 15, 2019, unless converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such date.
	In connection with the offering of the Notes, Monster entered into capped call transactions with an affiliate of one of the initial purchasers. The Company used $16,531 of the net proceeds to pay for the cost of the capped call transactions, $82,500 to repay in full the term loan outstanding as of the date of issuance, and $40,000 to repay a portion of the loans outstanding under the revolving credit facility.
	The conversion rate for the Notes is initially 187.7405 shares per one thousand dollar principal amount of the Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $5.33 per share of Monster’s common stock (“Common Stock”), and is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Unless and until Monster obtains stockholder approval to issue upon conversion of the Notes more than 19.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, Monster will settle conversions of the Notes by paying cash up to the principal amount of any converted Notes and delivering Common Stock and/or paying cash in respect of any remaining conversion obligation, and the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes will be subject to such cap. If Monster obtains stockholder approval to issue upon conversion of the Notes more than 19.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock on the date the Notes were priced, Monster will settle conversions of the Notes by paying or delivering, as the case may be, cash, shares of Common Stock or a combination thereof, at its election. Monster will not have the right to redeem the Notes prior to maturity. The maximum number of shares of common stock the Notes are convertible into is approximately 27,000,000, and is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances.
	The Notes will be convertible at the option of holders only under the following circumstances:
		-1	Prior to the business day immediately preceding January 15, 2019, during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ended on December 31, 2014 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of Common Stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day;
		-2	Prior to the business day immediately preceding January 15, 2019, during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “Measurement Period”) in which the trading price as defined in the Indenture per one thousand dollar principal amount of the Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of Common Stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;
		-3	Prior to the business day immediately preceding January 15, 2019, upon the occurrence of specified corporate events; or
		-4	At any time on or after January 15, 2019 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the October 15, 2019 maturity date.
	Further, holders may require the Company to purchase all or a portion of their Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 100% of the principal amount at maturity of the Notes to be purchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest upon certain fundamental changes.
	In accordance with ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options, the Notes were separated into debt and equity components and assigned a fair value. The value assigned to the debt component was the estimated fair value, as of the issuance date, of similar debt without the conversion feature. The difference between the cash proceeds and this estimated fair value represents the value which was assigned to the equity component and was recorded as a debt discount. The debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method from the date of issuance through the October 15, 2019 maturity date.
	The initial debt component of the Notes was valued at $122,829, based on the contractual cash flows discounted at an appropriate market rate for non-convertible debt at the date of issuance. The carrying value of the permanent equity component reported in additional paid-in-capital was initially valued at $20,228, which is net of $693 of fees and expenses allocated to the equity component.
	The capped call transactions are expected generally to reduce potential dilution to the Common Stock and/or offset cash payments Monster would have to make in excess of the principal amount of any converted Notes in the event that the market price per share of Common Stock, as measured under the terms of the capped call transaction, is greater than the strike price of the capped call transaction, which will initially correspond to the conversion price of the Notes and be subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the conversion rate of the Notes. The cap price under the capped call transaction is initially $7.035 per share, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the capped call transaction. The capped call transaction has been included as a net reduction to additional paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity in accordance with ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity.
	Credit Facilities
	On March 22, 2012, the Company amended its then-existing credit agreement in its entirety (the “Second Amended Credit Agreement”). The Second Amended Credit Agreement provided the Company with a $225,000 revolving credit facility and a $100,000 term loan facility, for a total of $325,000 in credit available to the Company. The obligations under the Second Amended Credit Agreement were set to mature on March 22, 2015. The Second Amended Credit Agreement did not qualify as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470 – Debt, and all financing fees incurred were deferred were being amortized through March 2015.
	On October 15, 2014, the Company entered into an amendment of the Second Amended Credit Agreement that (i) permitted the offering of the Notes and the conversion of the Notes into cash and/or equity of the Company, (ii) permitted the Company to enter into a capped call transaction and (iii) required that the Company use the proceeds from the offering of the Notes (net of reasonable and documented fees and expenses incurred in connection with the offering and the net cost of the capped call transaction), to repay the term loan facility and revolving debt under the Second Amended Credit Agreement (with no corresponding reduction of the then-existing revolving credit facility).
	On October 31, 2014, the Company amended and restated the Second Amended Credit Agreement (the “Third Amended Credit Agreement”). The Third Amended Credit Agreement provides the Company with a $100,000 revolving credit facility and $90,000 term loan facility, providing for a total of $190,000 in credit available to the Company. The borrowings under the Third Amended Credit Agreement were used to satisfy the obligations under the Second Amended Credit Agreement of $98,900 under the revolving credit facility. Each of the revolving credit facility and the term loan facility matures on October 31, 2017. The Third Amended Credit Agreement partially qualifies as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470 – Debt. Accordingly, the Company expensed $388 of financing fees classified as a debt extinguishment through interest & other, net during the fourth quarter of 2014. The remaining $2,766 of financing fees will be deferred and amortized through October 2017.
	The Company is required to make quarterly amortization payments on the outstanding principal amount of the term loans, with $2,250 payable on each of 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.
	Borrowings under the Third Amended Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to either (i) the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus a margin ranging from 250 basis points to 325 basis points depending on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio as defined in the Third Amended Credit Agreement or upon the Company’s election (ii) the sum of (A) the highest of (1) the Agent’s prime rate, (2) the sum of 0.50% plus the overnight federal funds rate on such day or (3) LIBOR plus 1.0%, plus (B) a margin ranging from 150 basis points to 225 basis points depending on the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio. In addition, the Company will be required to pay the following fees: (i) a fee on all outstanding amounts of letters of credit at a rate per annum ranging from 250 basis points to 325 basis points (depending on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio); and (ii) a commitment fee on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility at a rate per annum ranging from 35 basis points to 50 basis points (depending on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio).
	The Third Amended Credit Agreement contains financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain: (i) a consolidated leverage ratio of no more than 2.75 to 1.00, as of the end of each fiscal quarter ending after the closing date through the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2015, and 2.50 to 1.00, as of the end of the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2015, and each fiscal quarter ending thereafter; and (ii) a consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, as defined in the Third Amended Credit Agreement, of at least 1.50 to 1.00. The Third Amended Credit Agreement also contains various other negative covenants, including restrictions on incurring indebtedness, creating liens, mergers, dispositions of property, dividends and stock repurchases, acquisitions and other investments and entering into new lines of business. The Third Amended Credit Agreement also contains various affirmative covenants, including covenants relating to the delivery of financial statements and other financial information, maintenance of property, maintenance of insurance, maintenance of books and records, further assurances regarding collateral and compliance with environmental laws. The Third Amended Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all of the Company’s domestic assets, other than real estate and certain other excluded assets. As of December 31, 2014, the Company was in full compliance with its covenants.
	On February 5, 2015, the Company entered into an amendment of the Third Amended Credit Agreement to provide the Company with flexibility in connection with its “Reallocate to Accelerate” cost savings initiatives. The amendment provides that up to $20,000 of costs and restructuring charges incurred during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015 will be added back to Consolidated EBITDA, which is a component of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio.
	At December 31, 2014, the utilized portion of this credit facility was $87,750 in borrowings on the term loan facility, $0 borrowings on the revolving credit facility, and $303 in outstanding letters of credit. The portion of the term loan that is due within one year is $9,563 and is classified as short-term in the consolidated balance sheet. The remaining amount outstanding on the term loan is classified as long-term debt in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2014, based on the calculation of the maximum consolidated leverage ratio, $26,860 of the Company’s revolving credit facility was available. At December 31, 2014, the one month BBA LIBOR rate, the agent’s prime rate, and the overnight federal funds rate were 0.17%, 3.25% and 0.06%, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, the Company used the one month BBA LIBOR rate for the interest rate on these borrowings with an interest rate of 3.16%.

SUPPLEMENTAL_CASH_FLOW_AND_BAL

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW AND BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW AND BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION	15. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW AND BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
	Supplemental cash flow information to the consolidated statements of cash flows was as follows, including discontinued operations:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Interest paid	$	7,390	$	7,422	$	11,100
	Income tax paid, net		7,843		3,544		16,654
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Net assets of entities contributed to Alma Career Oy		4,200		—		—
	Excess income tax benefit from equity compensation plans		199		5,907		—
	The following are a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Accrued Salaries, benefits, commissions, bonuses and payroll taxes	$	40,466	$	40,859	$	41,460

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	16. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Share Repurchase Plan
	On October 25, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a share repurchase program of up to $250,000 which expired on April 25, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company repurchased 8,481,453 shares at an average price of $7.72 per share. From the date of the inception of this repurchase program through expiration, the Company repurchased 13,986,349 shares at an average price of $7.67 per share. No share repurchases were made during the year ended 2013 related to this program.
	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 year ended December 31, 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 December 31, 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.
	Equity Plans
	In June 1999, the Company’s stockholders approved the adoption of the 1999 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “1999 Plan”) pursuant to which stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and other equity based awards were permitted to be granted. Stock options granted under the 1999 Plan were permitted to be incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options within the meaning of the Code. Following the adoption of the 2008 Plan defined below, no awards are available for future grants under the 1999 Plan.
	In June 2008, the Company’s stockholders approved the adoption of the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2008 Plan”) pursuant to which stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and other equity based awards may be granted. Stock options granted under the 2008 Plan may be incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options within the meaning of the Code.
	The total number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock that may be granted under the 2008 Plan, as amended, is the sum of (i) 15,685,000 shares, and (ii) the number of shares subject to outstanding awards under the 1999 Plan that on or after April 16, 2008 either (a) cease for any reason to be subject to such awards (other than by reason of exercise or settlement of the awards to the extent they are exercised for or settled in vested and non-forfeitable shares of Common Stock) or (b) are surrendered by participants under the 1999 Plan or are retained by the Company to pay all or a portion of the exercise price and/or withholding taxes relating to such awards. At December 31, 2014, 8,223,673 shares were available for future grants under the 2008 Plan, as amended and restated.
	See Note 2- Stock-Based Compensation for activity related to the Company’s equity plans.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INCOME TAXES	17. INCOME TAXES
	The components of (loss) income before income taxes and loss in equity interests are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Domestic	$	(326,935	)	$	31,291		$	11,833
	Foreign		7,915			(3,870	)		14,436
	(Loss) income before income taxes and loss in equity interests	$	(319,020	)	$	27,421		$	26,269
	Income taxes relating to the Company’s operations are as follows:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current income taxes:
	U.S. Federal	$	2,018		$	2,814		$	(40,306	)
	State and local		(692	)		(1,357	)		(1,668	)
	Foreign		6,801			(7,027	)		18,810
	Total current income taxes		8,127			(5,570	)		(23,164	)
	Deferred income taxes:
	U.S. Federal		(35,661	)		24,513			(2,495	)
	State and local		(9,622	)		5,766			(2,975	)
	Foreign		1,865			(1,705	)		(4,344	)
	Total deferred income taxes		(43,418	)		28,574			(9,814	)
	(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	$	(35,291	)	$	23,004		$	(32,978	)
	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	941		$	1,310
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities		9,731			6,038
	Tax loss carry-forwards		71,916			67,892
	Tax credits		55,312			48,843
	Non-cash stock based compensation expense		6,552			4,379
	Valuation allowance		(69,807	)		(48,906	)
	Deferred tax assets		74,645			79,556
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Foreign investments		(12,166	)		(9,606	)
	Property and equipment		(25,018	)		(24,956	)
	Goodwill and intangibles		(11,199	)		(60,941	)
	Deferred tax liabilities		(48,383	)		(95,503	)
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	26,262		$	(15,947	)
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, net current deferred tax assets were $1,995 and $627, respectively, net current deferred tax liabilities were $0 and $49, respectively, net non-current deferred tax assets were $24,267 and $20,405, respectively, and net non-current deferred tax liabilities were $0 and $36,930, respectively.
	At December, 31, 2014, the Company has United States Federal net operating tax losses of approximately $35,730 which it expects to carry forward as no carry-back refunds are available. The losses expire in stages beginning in 2031. The Company has U.S. foreign tax credit carryovers and research and experimentation tax credit carryovers of $51,580 and $3,646, respectively, that expire in stages beginning in 2016 through 2024 and 2029 through 2034, respectively. The Company has net operating loss carry-forwards in various foreign countries around the world of approximately $226,000, approximately $172,000 of which have no expiration date and $54,000 of which expire in stages in years 2015 through 2029. The Company realized a cash benefit relating to the use of its tax loss carry-forwards of $0 and $25,122 in 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Utilization of our net operating losses and tax credit carry-forwards may be subject to substantial annual limitations due to the ownership change limitations provided by the United States Internal Revenue Code. Such annual limitations could result in the expiration of the net operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards before their utilization. The events that may cause ownership changes include, but are not limited to, a cumulative stock ownership change of greater than 50% over a three year period.
	Realization of the Company’s net deferred tax assets is dependent upon the Company generating sufficient taxable income in future years in the appropriate tax jurisdictions to obtain a benefit from the reversal of deductible temporary differences and from attribute carry-forwards which include losses and tax credits. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, the Company has considered all positive and negative evidence including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial performance. Since this evaluation requires considerable judgment and consideration of events that may occur in future years, our conclusion could be materially different if certain of our expectations do not occur. To the extent actual results are different, it may require a material charge to income in the period in which such events occur.
	The Company has concluded that it is more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets will not be realized, principally net operating losses in certain foreign jurisdictions, and a portion of the carryovers of foreign tax credits. Determining the amount of required valuation allowances necessitates significant judgment. We review utilization of tax assets on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis and consider such factors as recent operating history and future business forecasts. In making this assessment we give greater weight to evidence that is objectively verifiable comprising primarily of past operating history and reversing taxable differences. Operations in certain countries have a long history of continual tax losses, so a valuation allowance has been recorded on all of their deferred tax assets.
	In order to realize its deferred tax asset for foreign tax credit carryovers the Company is required to have sufficient U.S. taxable income, and sufficient “foreign source” income as defined by the U.S. tax code, regulations and interpretations thereunder. In evaluating future realization of deferred tax assets for foreign tax credit carryovers the Company forecasts future income levels and characterization thereof. The Company prepares tax credit realization models using varying scenarios and assumptions, and considers qualifying tax planning strategies. At December 31, 2014, the total carryover over for foreign tax credits is $51,580. The Company believes it is more likely than not to not realize approximately $21,000 of foreign tax credit carryovers before their expiration, thus in 2014 the Company recorded an increase to the valuation allowance by approximately $18,000 ($16,000 of which was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2014). The portion of the total recorded valuation allowances recorded at December 31, 2014 and 2013 related to this item was approximately $21,000 and $3,000 respectively.
	The income tax provision from continuing operations was increased by $25,123, $5,221 and $5,991 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, due to valuation allowances, $21,347, $1,691 and $3,000 of which related to deferred tax assets that existed at the beginning of the respective years. The valuation allowance decreased by $4,222 in 2014 due to expiration of losses with full valuation allowances and deconsolidation of certain subsidiaries with tax valuation allowances (see Note 11 – Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries). The valuation allowance decreased $4,472 in 2013 primarily due to the effect of enacted reductions in the tax rates on deferred tax assets with a full valuation allowance, or expiration of tax losses with a full valuation allowance, and was increased by $3,379 in 2012 due reversals of unrecognized tax benefits with full valuation allowances. These items did not result in a net charge or benefit to the tax provision.
	Income taxes related to the Company’s (loss) income before income taxes and loss in equity interests differ from the amount computed using the Federal statutory income tax rate as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income taxes at Federal statutory rate	$	(111,655	)	$	9,598		$	9,195
	State income taxes, net of Federal income tax effect		(13,767	)		1,152			217
	Foreign tax rate differences		308			3,510			1,655
	Change in valuation allowance		20,901			749			9,370
	Reversals of accrued income tax		(1,143	)		(12,391	)		(28,814	)
	Interest expense on tax liabilities, net of reversals		710			(189	)		(3,517	)
	Earnings not indefinitely reinvested		—			676			1,303
	Non-deductible compensation and other expenses		952			1,506			1,095
	Effect of foreign partnerships and joint venture		4,090			—			—
	Tax effect of restructuring items		—			—			(21,754	)
	Effect of intercompany loans		392			250			(1,728	)
	Non-deductible goodwill impairment		65,938
	Research and experimentation tax credit		(2,017	)
	Sale of noncontrolling interest		—			18,143			—
	(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	$	(35,291	)	$	23,004		$	(32,978	)
	For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company has recorded a tax (benefit) provision in discontinued operations of $0, ($6,407) and $1,624, respectively. The 2012 amount includes a provision of $9,710 for valuation allowances on recorded deferred tax assets relating to Careers-China (see Note 7 – Discontinued Operations). In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the discontinued operation tax provision include tax benefits of $0, $540 and $8,086, respectively, on certain tax losses in discontinued operations that pass through to continuing operations due to the form of ownership.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge for impairment of goodwill in the amount of $325,800. The Company recorded a deferred tax benefit of $62,753 with respect to the portion of impaired goodwill which is deductible for tax purposes (see Note 5 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets).
In 2014, the tax provision was increased by $5,543 due to a gain of $11,828 related to the deconsolidation of the Company’s subsidiaries in Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic (see Note 11 – Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries).
In November 2013, the Company entered in to an agreement to sell a 49.99% interest in JobKorea Ltd., its wholly owned subsidiary in South Korea, to H&Q Korea for an aggregate purchase price of $90,000 (see Note 3 – Noncontrolling Interest). The transaction, which is accounted for as a sale of a noncontrolling interest, resulted in a sale for tax purposes. A tax provision of $30,853 was recorded on the transaction of which $12,709 was charged to stockholder’s equity and $18,143 was charged to the continuing operations tax provision. The Company utilized its existing U.S. tax operating loss carryovers to offset the tax liability that would otherwise be due on the transaction. As a result of the sale, the remaining 50.01% investment retained by the Company is characterized as a partnership for U.S. tax reporting purposes. Accordingly, the Company’s share of earnings is taxable in the United States, as if distributed. In 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company repatriated approximately $3,121, $13,385 and $38,000, respectively, of cash from its subsidiary in South Korea.
A provision has not been made for United States or additional foreign taxes on substantially all undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as the Company plans to utilize these undistributed earnings to finance expansion or operating requirements of subsidiaries outside of the United States or due to local country restrictions. Such earnings will continue to be indefinitely reinvested but could become subject to additional tax if they were remitted as dividends or were loaned to the Company or United States affiliates, or if the Company should sell its stock in the foreign subsidiaries. Due to various complexities in computing the residual U.S. tax liability, particularly when the timing or form of future repatriations has not been determined, it is not practicable to determine the amount of additional tax, if any, that might be payable on undistributed foreign earnings. The Company estimates its undistributed foreign earnings for which deferred taxes have not been provided are approximately $26,000.
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has recorded a liability for $54,636 and $53,078, respectively, which includes unrecognized tax benefits of $30,389 and $30,005, respectively, and estimated accrued interest and penalties of $24,247 and $23,074, respectively. Interest and penalties related to underpayment of income taxes are classified as a component of the (benefit from) provision for income taxes in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. Interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits included in the 2014, 2013 and 2012 income tax provision in the statement of operations was $2,695, $2,932, and $3,794, respectively. In 2014, 2013 and 2012 interest expense was recorded net of reversals of prior years’ interest and penalties of $1,523, $3,248, and $9,609, respectively. The net of tax effect of interest, penalties and reversals was a charge of $710 in the year ended December 31, 2014, and a credit of $189 and $3,517 in the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
A reconciliation of the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
	2014			2013			2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	30,005		$	40,075		$	76,818
Gross increases: tax positions taken in prior periods		—			515			8,380
Gross decreases: tax positions taken in prior periods		(1,040	)		(13,042	)		(8,943	)
Gross increases: tax positions taken in current year		2,911			2,457			3,114
Gross decreases: tax positions taken in current year		—			—			—
Gross decreases: settlement of tax examinations		—			—			(39,294	)
Gross decreases: lapse of statute of limitation		(1,487	)		—			—
Balance, end of period	$	30,389		$	30,005		$	40,075
If the unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were recognized in full, $30,389, $30,005, and $40,075, respectively, would impact the effective tax rate.
During 2014, the Company recognized previously unrecognized tax positions of $2,525 which on a net of tax basis favorably impacted the effective rate by $1,143, primarily as a result of lapses of statutes of limitations. The Company also reversed accrued interest on unrecognized tax positions of $1,523, which favorably impacted the effective rate by $921. The tax matters reversed relate primarily to allocation of income among tax jurisdictions.
During 2013, the Company recognized previously unrecognized tax positions of $12,979 which on a net of tax basis favorably impacted the effective rate by $12,391 as a result of settlements of tax examinations and lapses of statutes of limitations. The Company also reversed accrued interest on unrecognized tax positions of $3,248, which favorably impacted the effective rate by $1,963. The tax matters reversed relate primarily to characterization of certain intercompany loans for tax purposes and allocation of income among jurisdictions.
During 2012, the Company completed a tax examination with the United States Internal Revenue Service which covered the tax years 2006 through 2009. As a result of settlement of this tax examination the Company recognized previously unrecognized tax benefits of $38,024 and reversed an asset for recoverable foreign taxes of $7,956 both of which, on a net of tax basis, impacted the effective rate by $29,059. The Company also recognized previously unrecognized tax benefits of $5,680 which were offset in full by a valuation allowance and had no net effect on the tax provision. The Company also reversed accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits of $8,034 which, on a net of tax basis, impacted the effective rate by $4,860. The tax matters recognized related to the allocation of income among tax jurisdiction and the benefits related to certain tax net operating losses. In addition, the Company settled certain state and local tax examinations and revised certain estimates to prior accrued state liabilities. As a result, the Company recognized $1,806 of previously unrecognized tax benefits and reversed accrued interest related to these unrecognized benefits of $1,575 which together on a net of tax basis impacted the effective tax rate by $2,128. Additionally, the Company increased its tax provision for unrecognized tax benefits of $7,100 relating to an ongoing international tax examination. The total effect on the tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2012, due to adjustments of prior accruals and settlement of tax examinations, was a tax benefit of $28,814, a benefit for reversal of interest of $5,814, and a provision for recording a valuation allowance of $5,680.
The Company conducts business globally and as a result, the Company or one or more subsidiaries is subject to United States federal income taxes and files income tax returns in various states and approximately 40 foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to tax examinations by taxing authorities including major jurisdictions such as Germany, United Kingdom, and the United States as well as other countries in Europe and the Asia/Pacific region. The Company is generally no longer subject to examinations with respect to returns that have been filed for years prior to 2010 in Germany, 2012 in the United Kingdom, and 2011 in the United States. Tax years are generally considered closed from examinations when the statute of limitations expires. The United States Internal Revenue Service has recently completed an income tax examination through tax year 2011 which resulted in no material changes.
The Company estimates that it is reasonably possible that unrecorded tax benefits may be reduced by an amount ranging from $0 to $15,000 in the next twelve months due to expirations of statutes of limitations or settlement of examinations. The tax matters relate to allocation of income between tax jurisdictions and the amount of tax loss carryovers.

COMMITMENTS

COMMITMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS	18. COMMITMENTS
	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 December 31, 2014:
		Operating		Estimated
		Leases		Sublease
				Income
	2015	$	36,280	$	2,229
	2016		31,004		3,557
	2017		28,593		3,654
	2018		24,776		3,654
	2019		20,885		3,654
	Thereafter		50,851		4,526
		$	192,389	$	21,274
	During the third quarter of 2013, the Company entered into an operating lease for an office facility in Weston, Massachusetts which replaced our office in Maynard, Massachusetts, the lease for which expired in 2014. The lease term began on January 1, 2014 and expires on May 30, 2025.
	Total rent and related expenses under operating leases, excluding discontinued operations, were $51,226, $42,546, and $43,030, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Operating lease obligations after 2014 relate primarily to office facilities.
	Other Contractual Commitments
	We also have $36,746 of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of December 31, 2014, excluding obligations under our financing agreements, primarily related to agreements for marketing arrangements and software licenses and subscriptions. For those agreements with variable terms, we do not estimate what the total obligation may be beyond any minimum pricing as of the reporting date. The majority of these commitments are due within two years. See Note 14 – Long-Term Debt for discussion on our obligations under our financing agreements.
	Consulting, Employment and Non-Compete Agreements
	The Company has entered into various consulting, employment and non-compete and/or non-solicitation agreements with certain key management personnel and former owners of acquired businesses. Employment agreements with key members of management are generally at will and provide for an unspecified term and for specified notice or the payment of severance in certain circumstances.
	Effective November 4, 2014, Salvatore Iannuzzi resigned as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. Mr. Iannuzzi will be an employee of the Company until June 30, 2015 to facilitate an orderly transition. 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. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recognized $8,957 of charges associated with Mr. Iannuzzi’s resignation. This charge includes $4,354 of non-cash compensation associated with the acceleration of 160,501 RSA’s and 2,250,000 RSU’s. See Note 2 – Stock Based Compensation.
	Employee Benefit Plans
	The Company has a 401(k) profit-sharing plan covering all eligible employees. Since October 2010, after a temporary suspension from April 2009 through September 2010, the Company has provided for employer matching contributions equal to 50% of employee contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of their eligible compensation. Matching contributions are paid to participating employees in the form of the Company’s Common Stock or cash. Salaries and related expenses, excluding discontinued operations, contain $4,050, $4,060, and $4,596 of employer matching contributions for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company also has defined contribution employee benefit plans for its employees outside of the United States. The cost of these plans included in salaries and related expenses, excluding discontinued operations, were $3,140, $2,952, and $3,275 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

SEGMENT_AND_GEOGRAPHIC_DATA

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA	19. 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 7 – Discontinued Operations.
	The following tables present the Company’s operations, excluding discontinued operations, by reportable segment and by geographic region:
			The year ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Revenue
	Careers – North America		$	436,946		$	446,274		$	462,962
	Careers – International			269,064			288,623			351,130
	Internet Advertising & Fees			64,003			72,682			76,300
	Revenue		$	770,013		$	807,579		$	890,392
	Operating (Loss) Income
	Careers – North America		$	(198,294	)	$	65,009		$	42,686
	Careers – International			(25,129	)		(18,596	)		13,076
	Internet Advertising & Fees			(48,624	)		24,492			17,721
				(272,047	)		70,905			73,483
	Corporate expenses			(50,249	)		(37,714	)		(41,331	)
	Operating (Loss) Income		$	(322,296	)	$	33,191		$	32,152
	Depreciation and Amortization
	Careers – North America		$	24,381		$	31,204		$	35,446
	Careers – International			19,174			22,874			22,181
	Internet Advertising & Fees			3,589			4,354			5,943
				47,144			58,432			63,570
	Corporate expenses			1,499			724			709
	Depreciation and Amortization		$	48,643		$	59,156		$	64,279
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges
	Careers – North America		$	—		$	9,537		$	20,970
	Careers – International			—			7,866			15,990
	Internet Advertising & Fees			—			341			2,123
	Corporate expenses			—			2,251			1,275
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges		$	—		$	19,995		$	40,358
	Goodwill Impairment
	Careers – North America		$	263,000		$	—		$	—
	Careers – International			—			—			—
	Internet Advertising & Fees			62,800			—			—
	Corporate expenses			—			—			—
	Goodwill Impairment		$	325,800		$	—		$	—
	Revenue by Geographic Region(a)
	United States		$	484,252		$	500,746		$	517,268
	International			285,761			306,833			373,124
	Revenue		$	770,013		$	807,579		$	890,392
	Long-lived Assets by Geographic Region(b)
	United States		$	89,343		$	88,284		$	103,112
	International			30,386			35,885			44,501
	Total Long-Lived Assets		$	119,729		$	124,169		$	147,613
	(a)	Revenue by geographic region is generally based on the location of the Company’s subsidiary.
	(b)	Total long-lived assets includes property and equipment, net.
	Due to the nature of the Company’s operations, a majority of its assets are utilized across all segments. In addition, segment assets are not reported to, or used by, the Chief Operating Decision Maker to allocate resources or assess performance of the Company’s segments. Accordingly, the Company has not disclosed asset information by segment.

LEGAL_MATTERS

LEGAL MATTERS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
LEGAL MATTERS	20. LEGAL MATTERS
	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 sought 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. On November 28, 2014, the parties entered into a settlement agreement whereby all claims would be dismissed with prejudice and the petitions filed with the USPTO would be withdrawn. By Order of the Court dated November 25, 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 sought 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. By Order of the Court dated November 17, 2014, the action was dismissed with prejudice.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS_UNAUDITED

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED)	21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED)
	“Reallocate to Accelerate”
	On February 10, 2015, the Company committed to take a series of cost savings initiatives to reduce costs globally while continuing to support the Company’s new strategy. The initiatives currently include a global workforce reduction of approximately 300 associates, or 7% of its full-time staff, consolidation of certain office facilities, and continuing discretionary-spending and office and general expense controls. The Company expects these reductions, currently anticipated to be completed by the end of 2015, to result in annualized savings of approximately $38,000 to $45,000. The full impact of the savings will be realized beginning in the fourth quarter of 2015. As a result of these initiatives, the Company expects to record a cumulative pre-tax charge within the range of $18,000 to $23,000, all of which is expected to be cash expenditures. The majority of the associated charges are expected to be recorded in the first half of 2015.

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information	MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
	FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED)
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
			2014
			First			Second			Third			Fourth			Full Year
			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter
	Revenue		$	198,149		$	194,441		$	191,220		$	186,203		$	770,013
	Salaries and related			101,999			103,220			100,587			107,337			413,143
	Office and general			55,207			49,131			52,186			50,450			206,974
	Marketing and promotion			41,413			37,377			35,109			32,493			146,392
	Goodwill impairment			—			—			—			325,800			325,800
	Total operating expenses			198,619			189,728			187,882			516,080			1,092,309
	Operating (loss) income			(470	)		4,713			3,338			(329,877	)		(322,296	)
	Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net			11,828			—			—			—			11,828
	Interest and other, net			(1,323	)		(1,660	)		(1,830	)		(3,739	)		(8,552	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes and (loss) income in equity interests			10,035			3,053			1,508			(333,616	)		(319,020	)
	Provision for (benefit from) income taxes			6,663			1,615			1,934			(45,503	)		(35,291	)
	(Loss) income in equity interests, net			(133	)		58			75			(78	)		(78	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			3,239			1,496			(351	)		(288,191	)		(283,807	)
	Net income (loss)			3,239			1,496			(351	)		(288,191	)		(283,807	)
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest			1,174			1,462			1,318			1,528			5,482
	Net income (loss) attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	2,065		$	34		$	(1,669	)	$	(289,719	)	$	(289,289	)
	Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	0.02		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(3.31	)	$	(3.29	)
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	0.02		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(3.31	)	$	(3.29	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic			91,102			87,080			86,576			87,478			88,045
	Diluted			94,416			89,955			86,576			87,478			88,045
	Net income (loss)		$	3,239		$	1,496		$	(351	)	$	(288,191	)	$	(283,807	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net			3,496			(2,861	)		(27,563	)		(29,883	)		(56,811	)
	Comprehensive income (loss)			6,735			(1,365	)		(27,914	)		(318,074	)		(340,618	)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest			347			4,379			(14	)		(1,918	)		2,794
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	6,388		$	(5,744	)	$	(27,900	)	$	(316,156	)	$	(343,412	)
	See further description of goodwill impairment, gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net, income taxes and net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in Notes 5, 11, 17 and 3, respectively.
	MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
	FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED)
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
			2013
			First			Second			Third			Fourth			Full Year
			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter
	Revenue		$	211,986		$	200,058		$	196,817		$	198,718		$	807,579
	Salaries and related			97,575			89,467			92,931			99,433			379,406
	Office and general			51,132			52,262			51,542			50,461			205,397
	Marketing and promotion			49,267			43,394			38,089			38,840			169,590
	Restructuring and other special charges			13,167			6,828			—			—			19,995
	Total operating expenses			211,141			191,951			182,562			188,734			774,388
	Operating income			845			8,107			14,255			9,984			33,191
	Interest and other, net			(1,268	)		(1,357	)		(1,482	)		(1,663	)		(5,770	)
	(Loss) Income before income taxes and loss in equity interests			(423	)		6,750			12,773			8,321			27,421
	(Benefit from) provision for income taxes			(11,999	)		2,366			4,480			28,157			23,004
	Loss in equity interests, net			(458	)		(245	)		(119	)		(86	)		(908	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			11,118			4,139			8,174			(19,922	)		3,509
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax			(6,134	)		(759	)		3,095			—			(3,798	)
	Net income (loss)			4,984			3,380			11,269			(19,922	)		(289	)
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest			—			—			—			193			193
	Net income (loss) attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	4,984		$	3,380		$	11,269		$	(20,115	)	$	(482	)
	Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		$	0.1		$	0.04		$	0.08		$	(0.21	)	$	0.03
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax			(0.06	)		(0.01	)		0.03			—			(0.04	)
	Basic earnings (loss) per share		$	0.04		$	0.03		$	0.11		$	(0.21	)	$	—
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		$	0.1		$	0.04		$	0.08		$	(0.21	)	$	0.03
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax			(0.06	)		(0.01	)		0.03			—			(0.04	)
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share		$	0.04		$	0.03		$	0.11		$	(0.21	)	$	—
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			111,402			110,932			105,394			97,872			106,947
Diluted			112,637			111,937			105,967			97,872			107,913
Net income (loss)		$	4,984		$	3,380		$	11,269		$	(19,922	)	$	(289	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net			(36,999	)		(9,139	)		21,022			1,257			(23,859	)
Comprehensive (loss) income			(32,015	)		(5,759	)		32,291			(18,665	)		(24,148	)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest			—			—			—			128			128
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	(32,015	)	$	(5,759	)	$	32,291		$	(18,793	)	$	(24,276	)
See further description of restructuring, income taxes and discontinued operations in Notes 6, 17, and 7, respectively.
(a)	Earnings per share calculations for each quarter include the weighted average effect of stock issuances and common stock equivalents for the quarter; therefore, the sum of quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal full-year earnings per share amounts, which reflect the weighted average effect on an annual basis. Diluted earnings per share calculations for each quarter include the effect of stock options, non-vested restricted stock units and non-vested restricted stock, and the 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019, when dilutive to the quarter. In addition, basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share may not add due to rounding.

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated 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. We have reclassified certain amounts previously reported in our financial statements to conform to the current presentation, including amounts related to discontinued operations. Unless noted otherwise, discussions in these notes pertain to our continuing operations.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and revenues and expenses. These estimates include, among others, allowances for doubtful accounts, fair value of financial assets and liabilities, net realizable values on long-lived assets and deferred tax assets and liabilities, certain accrued expense accounts, deferred revenue, goodwill, revenue recognition and forfeitures associated with stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue on agreements in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) ASC 605, Revenue Recognition .
	Careers-North America and Careers-International. Our Careers-North America and Careers-International segments primarily earn revenue from the placement of job postings on the websites within the Monster network, access to the Monster network’s online resume and social profile databases, recruitment media services, applicant tracking services, online career-related solutions provided through a “Software as a Service” (“SaaS”) offering and other career-related services.
	Where appropriate, we recognize revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, which was effective January 1, 2011. The Company’s revenue associated with multiple element contracts is based on the selling price hierarchy, which utilizes vendor-specific objective evidence or (“VSOE”) when available, third-party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE is not available, and if neither is available, then the best estimate of selling price is used. The Company utilizes VSOE in the majority of its multiple deliverable transactions. Under this accounting guidance, to treat elements in a multi-element arrangement as separate units of accounting, each element must have standalone value upon delivery. If the element has standalone value, the Company accounts for each element separately. In determining whether elements have standalone value, the Company considers the availability of the elements from other vendors, the nature of the elements, the timing of execution of contracts for customers and the contractual dependence of the element related to a customer’s acceptance.
	We recognize revenue at the time that job postings and related accessories are displayed on the Monster network websites, based upon customer usage patterns. Revenue earned from subscriptions to the Monster network’s resume and social profile databases, applicant tracking services and other career-related services are recognized over the length of the underlying subscriptions, typically from two weeks to twelve months. The Company accounts for SaaS contracts as the services are being performed.
	Unearned revenues are reported on the balance sheet as deferred revenue. We review accounts receivable for those that may potentially be uncollectible and any accounts receivable balances that are determined to be uncollectible are included in our allowance for doubtful accounts. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance.
	Internet Advertising & Fees. Our Internet Advertising & Fees segment primarily earns revenue from the display of advertisements on the Monster network of websites, “click-throughs” on text based links, leads provided to advertisers and subscriptions to premium services. We recognize revenue for online advertising as “impressions” are delivered. An “impression” is delivered when an advertisement appears in pages viewed by our users. We recognize revenue from the display of click-throughs on text based links as click-throughs occur. A click-through occurs when a user clicks on an advertiser’s listing. Revenue from lead generation is recognized as leads are delivered to advertisers.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations
	We account for business combinations in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The acquisition method of accounting requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recorded at their fair values on the date of a business combination. Our consolidated financial statements and results of operations reflect an acquired business from the completion date of an acquisition. See Note 4 – Business Combinations.
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations
	The Company accounts for business dispositions and its businesses held for sale in accordance with ASC 205-20, Discontinued Operations. ASC 205-20 requires the results of operations of business dispositions to be segregated from continuing operations and reflected as discontinued operations in current and prior periods. See Note 7 – Discontinued Operations.
Marketing and Promotion	Marketing and Promotion
	Advertising production costs are recorded as expense the first time an advertisement appears. Costs of communicating advertising are recorded as expense as advertising space or airtime is used. All other advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
Concentrations of Risk	Concentrations of Risk
	Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally these deposits may be redeemed upon demand. The Company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers, maintains allowances for potential credit losses and does not require collateral. The Company makes judgments as to its ability to collect outstanding receivables based primarily on management’s evaluation of the customer’s financial condition, past collection history and overall aging of the receivables. Historically, such losses have been within management’s expectations. The Company has not experienced significant losses related to receivables from individual customers or groups of customers in any particular industry or geographic area.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents, which primarily consist of bank time deposits, are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. For financial statement presentation purposes, the Company considers all highly liquid investments having original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Outstanding checks in excess of account balances, typically payroll and other contractual obligations disbursed on or near the last day of a reporting period, are reported as current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable
	The Company’s accounts receivable primarily consist of trade receivables. Management reviews accounts receivable on a monthly basis to determine if any receivables will potentially be uncollectible. The Company includes any accounts receivable balances that are determined to be uncollectible in its allowance for doubtful accounts. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance. Based on the information available, the Company believes its allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are adequate. However, actual write-offs could exceed the recorded allowance. Including discontinued operations, the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
	Year Ended December 31,		Beginning		Charged to		Write-Offs			Ending
			Balance		Expense		and Other			Balance
	2014		$	3,995	$	1,707	$	(2,407	)	$	3,295
	2013		$	4,721	$	2,367	$	(3,093	)	$	3,995
	2012		$	5,240	$	4,469	$	(4,988	)	$	4,721
	Included in the December 31, 2012 ending balance of $4,721 is $796 of allowance for doubtful accounts attributable to discontinued operations. There are no such amounts included in the December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 balances.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment
	Computer and communications equipment, furniture and equipment and capitalized software costs are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are stated at cost and amortized using the straight-line method, over their estimated useful lives, or the lease term, whichever is shorter.
Internal Use Software and Website Development Costs	Internal Use Software and Website Development Costs
	In accordance with ASC 350-40, Internal-Use Software, the Company capitalizes costs to purchase or internally develop software for internal use, as well as costs incurred to design, develop, test and implement enhancements to its website. These costs are included in property and equipment with an estimated useful life of five years.
Patent Defense Costs	Patent Defense Costs
	The Company capitalizes legal costs incurred in the defense of the Company’s patents when it is believed that the future economic benefit of the patent will be maintained or increased and a successful defense is probable. Capitalized patent defense costs are amortized over the remaining expected life of the related patent. The Company’s assessment of future economic benefit or a successful defense of its patents involves considerable management judgment, and a different conclusion or outcome of litigation could result in a material impairment charge up to the carrying value of these assets. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company capitalized $4,539 of legal fees associated with the defense of its patents.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	The Company evaluates its goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other. Goodwill is recorded when the purchase price paid for an acquisition exceeds the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired.
	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.
	In determining if goodwill is impaired, we estimate the fair value of the reporting unit and compare it to the carrying value of the assets and liabilities of that reporting unit. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using a weighting of fair values derived from the income approach and the market approach, depending on the availability of relevant market comparable information. Under the income approach, the Company calculates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Cash flow projections are based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate used is based on the weighted-average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with business-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to the business’s ability to execute on the projected cash flows. Under the market approach, the Company estimates the fair value based on market multiples of cash flow and earnings derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit and considering a reasonable control premium. The weighting of the fair value derived from the market approach differs for each reporting unit depending on the level of comparability of these publicly-traded companies to the reporting unit. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making these estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates.
	As a corroborative source of information, the Company reconciles the estimated aggregate fair values of its reporting units to within a reasonable range of its market capitalization, which includes an assumed control premium (an adjustment reflecting an estimated fair value on a control basis) to verify the reasonableness of the fair value of its reporting units obtained through the aforementioned methods. The control premium is estimated based upon control premiums observed in comparable market transactions. As none of our reporting units are publicly-traded, individual reporting unit fair value determinations do not directly correlate to the Company’s stock price.
	Primarily as a result of the decline in the Company’s market capitalization, management believed that there were circumstances evident which indicated that the fair value of our reporting units could be below their carrying amounts. Although the Company’s management strongly believes that the Company’s current market capitalization undervalues the aggregate fair values of our individual reporting units, we concluded that we must heavily consider the market capitalization levels when performing the 2014 annual goodwill impairment test. As such, higher discount rates were applied to forecasted cash flows. As a result of the test, it was determined that the carrying value of the Careers-North America and Internet Advertising & Fees reporting units exceeded their fair values, and the Company recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $325,800 during the fourth quarter of 2014 ($263,000 in Careers-North America and $62,800 in Internet Advertising & Fees). On a net of tax basis, the charge was $263,047 after recognizing a tax benefit of $62,753. See Note 5 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets for additional details.
	Other intangible assets primarily consist of the value of customer relationships, trade names, resume databases, trademarks and internet domains. Amortizable intangible assets are primarily being amortized on a basis that approximates economic use, over periods ranging from two to ten years.
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets are primarily evaluated on an annual basis, generally in conjunction with the Company’s evaluation of goodwill balances. In assessing fair value, we generally utilize a relief from royalty method. If the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeds the fair value of the asset, the carrying value is written down to fair value in the period identified. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $1,000 on an indefinite-lived intangible asset in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets
	Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets, are evaluated for impairment when events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of these assets and their eventual disposition are less than their carrying amounts. As a result of the decline in our market capitalization, the Company assessed long-lived assets for impairment in the fourth quarter of 2014. It was concluded that the Company’s long-lived assets were not impaired as of December 31, 2014.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions	Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
	The financial position and results of operations of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are determined using local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each year-end. Income statement accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the year. Translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates from period to period are included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity. Gains and losses resulting from other foreign currency transactions, including forward foreign exchange contracts, are included in interest and other, net.
	Comprehensive income (loss) is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The Company’s items of other comprehensive income (loss) are foreign currency translation adjustments, which relate to investments that are permanent in nature, net of applicable income taxes. To the extent that such amounts relate to investments that are permanent in nature, no adjustments for income taxes are made.
	The Company uses forward foreign exchange contracts as economic cash flow hedges to offset risks related to foreign currency transactions. These transactions primarily relate to non-functional currency denominated inter-company funding loans and non-functional currency inter-company accounts receivable. The Company does not trade derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. See Note 13 – Financial Derivative Instruments.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	We utilize the liability method of accounting for income taxes as set forth in ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under the liability method, deferred taxes are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using tax rates expected to be in effect during the years in which the basis differences reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets within the jurisdictions from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of taxable temporary items, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations.
	Assumptions used in making this evaluation require significant judgment and are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying business. When we determine that we are not able to realize our recorded deferred tax assets, an increase in the valuation allowance is recorded, decreasing earnings in the period in which such determination is made.
	We assess our income tax positions and record tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon our evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where there is greater than 50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, we have recorded the largest amount of tax benefit that may potentially be realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where there is a 50% or less likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation
	We award stock options, non-vested stock, market-based non-vested stock and performance-based non-vested stock to employees, directors and executive officers. We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Stock Compensation. In accordance with ASC 718, we use 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. 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.
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	Restructuring and Other Special Charges
	The Company accounts for restructuring activities in accordance with ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations. Under the guidance, for the cost of restructuring activities that do not constitute a discontinued operation, the liability for the current and fair value of expected future costs associated with such restructuring activity shall be recognized in the period in which the liability is incurred. We segregate the costs of restructuring activities taken pursuant to a management approved restructuring plan.
Operating Lease Obligations	Operating Lease Obligations
	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 liability is recognized and measured at its fair value when we determine that the cease use date has occurred and 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. The estimate of subsequent sublease rental income may change and require future changes to the fair value of the liabilities for the lease obligations.
(Loss) Earnings Per Share Attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	(Loss) Earnings Per Share Attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.
	Basic (loss) earnings per share is calculated using the Company’s weighted-average outstanding common shares. When the effects are dilutive, diluted (loss) earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average outstanding common shares, participating securities and the dilutive effect of all other stock-based compensation awards as determined under the treasury stock method. Certain stock options and stock issuable under employee compensation plans were excluded from the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive effect. A reconciliation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share is as follows:
			The year ended December 31,
			2014		2013		2012
	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding			88,045		106,947		112,866
	Effect of common stock equivalents – stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans(1)			—		966		1,129
	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding(1)			88,045		107,913		113,995
	Weighted-average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents(1)			6,937		5,337		7,167
	-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 year ended December 31, 2014, those potential shares totaled 3,046 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above, in addition to 3,891 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the year ended December 31, 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 approximately $5.33 per share of Monster’s common stock, the conversion price of the Notes. For the period from the consummation of the offering of the Notes through December 31, 2014, the conversion feature of the Notes was anti-dilutive.
	In connection with the pricing of the Notes, Monster entered into a capped call transaction which increases the effective conversion price of the Notes, and is designed to reduce potential dilution upon conversion of the Notes. Since the beneficial impact of the capped call is anti-dilutive, it is excluded from the calculation of earnings per share. See Note 14 – Long-Term Debt for additional details.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	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.

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SIGN2

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Activity in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Including discontinued operations, the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
	Year Ended December 31,		Beginning		Charged to		Write-Offs			Ending
			Balance		Expense		and Other			Balance
	2014		$	3,995	$	1,707	$	(2,407	)	$	3,295
	2013		$	4,721	$	2,367	$	(3,093	)	$	3,995
	2012		$	5,240	$	4,469	$	(4,988	)	$	4,721
Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	A reconciliation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share is as follows:
			The year ended December 31,
			2014		2013		2012
	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding			88,045		106,947		112,866
	Effect of common stock equivalents – stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans(1)			—		966		1,129
	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding(1)			88,045		107,913		113,995
	Weighted-average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents(1)			6,937		5,337		7,167
	-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 year ended December 31, 2014, those potential shares totaled 3,046 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above, in addition to 3,891 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the year ended December 31, 2014.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Recognition of Pre-Tax Compensation Expense	The Company recognized pre-tax compensation expense, excluding discontinued operations, in the consolidated statements of operations related to stock-based compensation as follows:
		The year ended December 31,
		2014			2013		2012
	Non-vested stock, included in salaries and related	$	35,357		$	25,391	$	28,123
	Stock options, included in salaries and related		—			—		51
	Total	$	35,357		$	25,391	$	28,174
Non-Vested Stock Activity	The Company’s non-vested stock activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		The year ended December 31,
		2014					2013					2012
		Shares			Weighted		Shares			Weighted		Shares			Weighted
					Average Fair					Average Fair					Average Fair
					Value at					Value at					Value at
					Grant Date					Grant Date					Grant Date
	Non-vested at beginning of period		13,142		$	5.58		7,639		$	10.01		7,432		$	13.85
	Granted RSAs		—			—		1,213			4.72		3,156			6.88
	Granted RSUs		617			5.58		8,694			4.15		1,230			6.89
	Forfeited		(472	)		5.41		(1,386	)		10.93		(1,102	)		12.14
	Vested		(4,733	)		7.11		(3,018	)		5.1		(3,077	)		14.07
	Non-vested at end of period		8,554		$	4.85		13,142		$	5.58		7,639		$	10.01
Stock Option Activity	The Company’s stock option activity is as follows (shares in thousands):
		The year ended December 31,
		2014					2013					2012
		Shares			Weighted		Shares			Weighted		Shares			Weighted
					Average					Average					Average
					Exercise Price					Exercise Price					Exercise Price
	Outstanding as of the beginning of the period		928		$	29.68		1,029		$	29.04		1,560		$	24.1
	Exercised		—			—		—			—		(3	)		9.11
	Forfeited/expired/cancelled		(782	)		29.02		(101	)		23.27		(528	)		29.1
	Outstanding at end of the period		146		$	32.32		928		$	29.68		1,029		$	29.04
	Options exercisable at end of period		146		$	32.32		928		$	29.68		1,029		$	29.04
	Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	$	—				$	—				$	2

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS1

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Changes in Goodwill by Reportable Segment	A summary of changes in goodwill by reportable segment are as follows:
		Careers-			Careers-			Internet			Total
		North			International			Advertising
		America						& Fees
	Balance as of December 31, 2013:
	Goodwill	$	598,114		$	408,464		$	151,590		$	1,158,168
	Accumulated impairment losses		—			(262,650	)		—			(262,650	)
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2013		598,114			145,814			151,590			895,518
	Acquisition activity		25,061			—			—			25,061
	Write-off in connection with deconsolidation of subsidiaries		—			(4,057	)		—			(4,057	)
	Impairment		(263,000	)		—			(62,800	)		(325,800	)
	Translation and other adjustments, net		—			(50,101	)		—			(50,101	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014:
	Goodwill		623,175			354,306			151,590			1,129,071
	Accumulated impairment losses		(263,000	)		(262,650	)		(62,800	)		(588,450	)
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2014	$	360,175		$	91,656		$	88,790		$	540,621
Intangible Assets	The Company’s intangible assets, excluding the assets of the discontinued operations, consisted of the following:
		December 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Weighted Average
		Amount			Amortization			Amount			Amortization			Amortization Period
														(Years)
	Customer relationships	$	48,856		$	(47,785	)	$	49,808		$	(48,895	)	2
	Trademarks/Internet domains		14,297			—			15,240			—		Indefinite lived
	Trade Names		7,786			(2,181	)		10,600			(3,926	)	3
	Patents		8,428			(584	)		718			(52	)	5
	Other		32,986			(31,300	)		29,798			(29,233	)	2
	Total	$	112,353		$	(81,850	)	$	106,164		$	(82,106	)
Estimated Annual Amortization Expense	Based on the carrying value of identified intangible assets recorded as of December 31, 2014, and assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets, the estimated annual amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
		2015			2016			2017			2018			2019
	Estimated amortization expense	$	2,974		$	2,640		$	2,631		$	2,534		$	1,722

RESTRUCTURING_AND_OTHER_SPECIA1

RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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		Expense		Cash			Non-Cash			Accrual at
		December 31,				Payments			Utilization			December 31,
		2013										2014
	Workforce reduction	$	1,057	$	—	$	(648	)	$	—		$	409
	Consolidation of office facilities		4,063		—		(1,535	)		—			2,528
	Other costs and professional fees		128		—		(124	)		—			4
	Total	$	5,248	$	—	$	(2,307	)	$	—		$	2,941
		Accrual at		Expense		Cash			Non-Cash			Accrual at
		December 31,				Payments			Utilization			December 31,
		2012										2013
	Workforce reduction	$	11,902	$	9,645	$	(18,669	)	$	(1,821	)	$	1,057
	Consolidation of office facilities		—		6,028		(1,965	)		—			4,063
	Impairment of assets		—		3,494		—			(3,494	)		—
	Other costs and professional fees		83		828		(783	)		—			128
	Total	$	11,985	$	19,995	$	(21,417	)	$	(5,315	)	$	5,248

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Tables

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Summarized Results of Discontinued Operations	Summarized results of our discontinued operations are as follows:
		The year ended December 31,
		2014		2013			2012
	Net revenue	$	—	$	2,399		$	45,590
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—	$	(3,798	)	$	(316,886	)

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET_Tab

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Equipment and Accumulated Depreciation Balances	The Company’s property, equipment and accumulated depreciation balances are as follows:
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Capitalized software costs	$	209,007	$	200,567
	Furniture and equipment		16,196		22,785
	Leasehold improvements		40,103		41,573
	Computer and communications equipment		160,414		183,765
			425,720		448,690
	Less: accumulated depreciation		305,991		324,521
	Property and equipment, net	$	119,729	$	124,169

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT_Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 December 31, 2014:
		December 31, 2014
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Bank time deposits	$	—		$	60,553		$	—	$	60,553
	Foreign exchange contracts		—			74			—		74
	Total Assets	$	—		$	60,627		$	—	$	60,627
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	—		$	265		$	—	$	265
	Lease exit liabilities		—			—			8,515		8,515
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	265		$	8,515	$	8,780
	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
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Balance, Beginning of Period	$	12,550		$	14,233
	Expense		7,208			6,225
	Cash Payments and changes in fair value		(11,243	)		(7,908	)
	Balance, End of Period	$	8,515		$	12,550

CHANGES_IN_ACCUMULATED_OTHER_C1

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:
		Foreign Currency
		Translation Adjustments
		Year ended December 31,
		2014				2013
	Beginning balance	$	63,368			$	87,162
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(55,942	)			(685	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		1,819				(23,109	)
	Net current period change in accumulated other comprehensive income		(54,123	)			(23,794	)
	Ending balance	$	9,245			$	63,368
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to income were as follows:
		Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net		Year ended
		Income Is Presented		December 31,
	Details about AOCI Components			2014				2013
	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)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income (Loss) in Equity Interests, Net	Income (loss) in equity interests, net are as follows by equity investment:
		The year ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Alma Career Oy	$	596		$	—		$	—
	Finland		—			343			573
	Australia		(674	)		(1,251	)		(1,654	)
	Loss in equity interests, net	$	(78	)	$	(908	)	$	(1,081	)

FINANCIAL_DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMEN1

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Position of Derivatives	The fair value position (recorded in interest and other, net, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss) of our derivatives are as follows:
		December 31, 2014
		Component of	Notional		Maturity		Fair
			Amount		Dates		Value
	Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	None		$	—			$	—
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Prepaid and other		15,902		January 2015		74
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		25,378		Jan-15		(265	)
	Total Derivative Instruments		$	41,280			$	(191	)
		December 31, 2013
		Component of	Notional		Maturity		Fair
			Amount		Dates		Value
	Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	None		$	—			$	—
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Prepaid and other		43,265		Jan-14		255
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		4,757		Jan-14		(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 derivative positions are as follows:
		Location of Realized Net Gains	Amount of Realized Net
		and Changes in the Fair Value	Gains and
		of Forward Contracts	Changes in the Fair Value of
			Forward Contracts
			The year ended
			December 31,
			2014		2013		2012
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Interest and Other, net	$	48	$	644	$	2,060
		Discontinued Operations		—		160		—
			$	48	$	804	$	2,060

LONGTERM_DEBT_Tables

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Net of Discounts	Long-term debt, net of discounts where applicable, is summarized as follows:
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019	$	143,750		$	—
	Credit facilities		87,750			135,275
	Unamortized discount on convertible senior notes		(20,116	)		—
			211,384			135,275
	Less: current portion of long-term debt		9,563			9,375
	Long-term debt, net, less current portion	$	201,821		$	125,900

SUPPLEMENTAL_CASH_FLOW_AND_BAL1

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW AND BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Supplemental cash flow information to the consolidated statements of cash flows was as follows, including discontinued operations:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Interest paid	$	7,390	$	7,422	$	11,100
	Income tax paid, net		7,843		3,544		16,654
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Net assets of entities contributed to Alma Career Oy		4,200		—		—
	Excess income tax benefit from equity compensation plans		199		5,907		—
Component of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	The following are a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Accrued Salaries, benefits, commissions, bonuses and payroll taxes	$	40,466	$	40,859	$	41,460

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Components of (Loss ) Income before Income Taxes and Loss in Equity Interests	The components of (loss) income before income taxes and loss in equity interests are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Domestic	$	(326,935	)	$	31,291		$	11,833
	Foreign		7,915			(3,870	)		14,436
	(Loss) income before income taxes and loss in equity interests	$	(319,020	)	$	27,421		$	26,269
Income Taxes Relating to Operations	Income taxes relating to the Company’s operations are as follows:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current income taxes:
	U.S. Federal	$	2,018		$	2,814		$	(40,306	)
	State and local		(692	)		(1,357	)		(1,668	)
	Foreign		6,801			(7,027	)		18,810
	Total current income taxes		8,127			(5,570	)		(23,164	)
	Deferred income taxes:
	U.S. Federal		(35,661	)		24,513			(2,495	)
	State and local		(9,622	)		5,766			(2,975	)
	Foreign		1,865			(1,705	)		(4,344	)
	Total deferred income taxes		(43,418	)		28,574			(9,814	)
	(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	$	(35,291	)	$	23,004		$	(32,978	)
Tax Effects of Temporary Differences that Give Rise to Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	941		$	1,310
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities		9,731			6,038
	Tax loss carry-forwards		71,916			67,892
	Tax credits		55,312			48,843
	Non-cash stock based compensation expense		6,552			4,379
	Valuation allowance		(69,807	)		(48,906	)
	Deferred tax assets		74,645			79,556
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Foreign investments		(12,166	)		(9,606	)
	Property and equipment		(25,018	)		(24,956	)
	Goodwill and intangibles		(11,199	)		(60,941	)
	Deferred tax liabilities		(48,383	)		(95,503	)
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	26,262		$	(15,947	)
Income Taxes Related to the Company's (Loss) Income before Income Taxes and Loss in Equity Interests Differ from Amount Computed Using Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	Income taxes related to the Company’s (loss) income before income taxes and loss in equity interests differ from the amount computed using the Federal statutory income tax rate as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income taxes at Federal statutory rate	$	(111,655	)	$	9,598		$	9,195
	State income taxes, net of Federal income tax effect		(13,767	)		1,152			217
	Foreign tax rate differences		308			3,510			1,655
	Change in valuation allowance		20,901			749			9,370
	Reversals of accrued income tax		(1,143	)		(12,391	)		(28,814	)
	Interest expense on tax liabilities, net of reversals		710			(189	)		(3,517	)
	Earnings not indefinitely reinvested		—			676			1,303
	Non-deductible compensation and other expenses		952			1,506			1,095
	Effect of foreign partnerships and joint venture		4,090			—			—
	Tax effect of restructuring items		—			—			(21,754	)
	Effect of intercompany loans		392			250			(1,728	)
	Non-deductible goodwill impairment		65,938
	Research and experimentation tax credit		(2,017	)
	Sale of noncontrolling interest		—			18,143			—
	(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	$	(35,291	)	$	23,004		$	(32,978	)
Reconciliation of Total Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of period	$	30,005		$	40,075		$	76,818
	Gross increases: tax positions taken in prior periods		—			515			8,380
	Gross decreases: tax positions taken in prior periods		(1,040	)		(13,042	)		(8,943	)
	Gross increases: tax positions taken in current year		2,911			2,457			3,114
	Gross decreases: tax positions taken in current year		—			—			—
	Gross decreases: settlement of tax examinations		—			—			(39,294	)
	Gross decreases: lapse of statute of limitation		(1,487	)		—			—
	Balance, end of period	$	30,389		$	30,005		$	40,075

COMMITMENTS_Tables

COMMITMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 December 31, 2014:
		Operating		Estimated
		Leases		Sublease
				Income
	2015	$	36,280	$	2,229
	2016		31,004		3,557
	2017		28,593		3,654
	2018		24,776		3,654
	2019		20,885		3,654
	Thereafter		50,851		4,526
		$	192,389	$	21,274

SEGMENT_AND_GEOGRAPHIC_DATA_Ta

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Operations by Reportable Segment	The following tables present the Company’s operations, excluding discontinued operations, by reportable segment and by geographic region:
			The year ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Revenue
	Careers – North America		$	436,946		$	446,274		$	462,962
	Careers – International			269,064			288,623			351,130
	Internet Advertising & Fees			64,003			72,682			76,300
	Revenue		$	770,013		$	807,579		$	890,392
	Operating (Loss) Income
	Careers – North America		$	(198,294	)	$	65,009		$	42,686
	Careers – International			(25,129	)		(18,596	)		13,076
	Internet Advertising & Fees			(48,624	)		24,492			17,721
				(272,047	)		70,905			73,483
	Corporate expenses			(50,249	)		(37,714	)		(41,331	)
	Operating (Loss) Income		$	(322,296	)	$	33,191		$	32,152
	Depreciation and Amortization
	Careers – North America		$	24,381		$	31,204		$	35,446
	Careers – International			19,174			22,874			22,181
	Internet Advertising & Fees			3,589			4,354			5,943
				47,144			58,432			63,570
	Corporate expenses			1,499			724			709
	Depreciation and Amortization		$	48,643		$	59,156		$	64,279
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges
	Careers – North America		$	—		$	9,537		$	20,970
	Careers – International			—			7,866			15,990
	Internet Advertising & Fees			—			341			2,123
	Corporate expenses			—			2,251			1,275
	Restructuring and Other Special Charges		$	—		$	19,995		$	40,358
	Goodwill Impairment
	Careers – North America		$	263,000		$	—		$	—
	Careers – International			—			—			—
	Internet Advertising & Fees			62,800			—			—
	Corporate expenses			—			—			—
	Goodwill Impairment		$	325,800		$	—		$	—
Revenue by Geographic Region	Revenue by Geographic Region (a)
	United States		$	484,252		$	500,746		$	517,268
	International			285,761			306,833			373,124
	Revenue		$	770,013		$	807,579		$	890,392
	(a)	Revenue by geographic region is generally based on the location of the Company’s subsidiary.
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Region	Long-lived Assets by Geographic Region (b)
	United States		$	89,343		$	88,284		$	103,112
	International			30,386			35,885			44,501
	Total Long-Lived Assets		$	119,729		$	124,169		$	147,613
	(b)	Total long-lived assets includes property and equipment, net.

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio1

Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Information by Quarter	MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
	FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED)
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
			2014
			First			Second			Third			Fourth			Full Year
			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter
	Revenue		$	198,149		$	194,441		$	191,220		$	186,203		$	770,013
	Salaries and related			101,999			103,220			100,587			107,337			413,143
	Office and general			55,207			49,131			52,186			50,450			206,974
	Marketing and promotion			41,413			37,377			35,109			32,493			146,392
	Goodwill impairment			—			—			—			325,800			325,800
	Total operating expenses			198,619			189,728			187,882			516,080			1,092,309
	Operating (loss) income			(470	)		4,713			3,338			(329,877	)		(322,296	)
	Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net			11,828			—			—			—			11,828
	Interest and other, net			(1,323	)		(1,660	)		(1,830	)		(3,739	)		(8,552	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes and (loss) income in equity interests			10,035			3,053			1,508			(333,616	)		(319,020	)
	Provision for (benefit from) income taxes			6,663			1,615			1,934			(45,503	)		(35,291	)
	(Loss) income in equity interests, net			(133	)		58			75			(78	)		(78	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			3,239			1,496			(351	)		(288,191	)		(283,807	)
	Net income (loss)			3,239			1,496			(351	)		(288,191	)		(283,807	)
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest			1,174			1,462			1,318			1,528			5,482
	Net income (loss) attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	2,065		$	34		$	(1,669	)	$	(289,719	)	$	(289,289	)
	Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	0.02		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(3.31	)	$	(3.29	)
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	0.02		$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	(3.31	)	$	(3.29	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic			91,102			87,080			86,576			87,478			88,045
	Diluted			94,416			89,955			86,576			87,478			88,045
	Net income (loss)		$	3,239		$	1,496		$	(351	)	$	(288,191	)	$	(283,807	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net			3,496			(2,861	)		(27,563	)		(29,883	)		(56,811	)
	Comprehensive income (loss)			6,735			(1,365	)		(27,914	)		(318,074	)		(340,618	)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest			347			4,379			(14	)		(1,918	)		2,794
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	6,388		$	(5,744	)	$	(27,900	)	$	(316,156	)	$	(343,412	)
	See further description of goodwill impairment, gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net, income taxes and net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in Notes 5, 11, 17 and 3, respectively.
	MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
	FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED)
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
			2013
			First			Second			Third			Fourth			Full Year
			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter
	Revenue		$	211,986		$	200,058		$	196,817		$	198,718		$	807,579
	Salaries and related			97,575			89,467			92,931			99,433			379,406
	Office and general			51,132			52,262			51,542			50,461			205,397
	Marketing and promotion			49,267			43,394			38,089			38,840			169,590
	Restructuring and other special charges			13,167			6,828			—			—			19,995
	Total operating expenses			211,141			191,951			182,562			188,734			774,388
	Operating income			845			8,107			14,255			9,984			33,191
	Interest and other, net			(1,268	)		(1,357	)		(1,482	)		(1,663	)		(5,770	)
	(Loss) Income before income taxes and loss in equity interests			(423	)		6,750			12,773			8,321			27,421
	(Benefit from) provision for income taxes			(11,999	)		2,366			4,480			28,157			23,004
	Loss in equity interests, net			(458	)		(245	)		(119	)		(86	)		(908	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			11,118			4,139			8,174			(19,922	)		3,509
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax			(6,134	)		(759	)		3,095			—			(3,798	)
	Net income (loss)			4,984			3,380			11,269			(19,922	)		(289	)
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest			—			—			—			193			193
	Net income (loss) attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	4,984		$	3,380		$	11,269		$	(20,115	)	$	(482	)
	Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		$	0.1		$	0.04		$	0.08		$	(0.21	)	$	0.03
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax			(0.06	)		(0.01	)		0.03			—			(0.04	)
	Basic earnings (loss) per share		$	0.04		$	0.03		$	0.11		$	(0.21	)	$	—
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		$	0.1		$	0.04		$	0.08		$	(0.21	)	$	0.03
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax			(0.06	)		(0.01	)		0.03			—			(0.04	)
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share		$	0.04		$	0.03		$	0.11		$	(0.21	)	$	—
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			111,402			110,932			105,394			97,872			106,947
Diluted			112,637			111,937			105,967			97,872			107,913
Net income (loss)		$	4,984		$	3,380		$	11,269		$	(19,922	)	$	(289	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net			(36,999	)		(9,139	)		21,022			1,257			(23,859	)
Comprehensive (loss) income			(32,015	)		(5,759	)		32,291			(18,665	)		(24,148	)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest			—			—			—			128			128
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.		$	(32,015	)	$	(5,759	)	$	32,291		$	(18,793	)	$	(24,276	)
See further description of restructuring, income taxes and discontinued operations in Notes 6, 17, and 7, respectively.
(a)	Earnings per share calculations for each quarter include the weighted average effect of stock issuances and common stock equivalents for the quarter; therefore, the sum of quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal full-year earnings per share amounts, which reflect the weighted average effect on an annual basis. Diluted earnings per share calculations for each quarter include the effect of stock options, non-vested restricted stock units and non-vested restricted stock, and the 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019, when dilutive to the quarter. In addition, basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share may not add due to rounding.

Recovered_Sheet1

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 05, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 22, 2014
	Segment		Segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	4		3
Allowance for doubtful accounts		$3,295,000	$3,295,000	$3,995,000	$4,721,000	$5,240,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts attributable to discontinued operations		0	0	0	796,000
Capitalized patent defense costs			4,539,000
Pre-tax goodwill impairment		325,800,000	325,800,000		262,650,000
Goodwill impairment, net of tax		263,047,000
Goodwill impairment, tax benefit		62,753,000	62,753,000
Impairment charge on indefinite-lived intangible asset		1,000,000
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		3.50%	3.50%				3.50%
Debt instrument, conversion price per share		$5.33	$5.33				$5.33
Careers North America
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Pre-tax goodwill impairment		263,000,000	263,000,000
Internet Advertising & Fees
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Pre-tax goodwill impairment		$62,800,000	$62,800,000
Internal Use Software and Website Development Costs
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life			5 years
Minimum
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life			3 years
Amortizable intangible assets, useful life (in years)			2 years
Maximum
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life			10 years
Amortizable intangible assets, useful life (in years)			10 years

Activity_in_Allowance_for_Doub

Activity in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$3,995	$4,721	$5,240
Charged to Expense	1,707	2,367	4,469
Write-Offs and Other	-2,407	-3,093	-4,988
Ending Balance	$3,295	$3,995	$4,721

Reconciliation_of_Shares_Used_

Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	87,478	86,576	87,080	91,102	97,872	105,394	110,932	111,402	88,045		106,947		112,866
Effect of common stock equivalents-stock options and non-vested stock under employee compensation plans									0	[1]	966	[1]	1,129	[1]
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	87,478	86,576	89,955	94,416	97,872	105,967	111,937	112,637	88,045	[1]	107,913	[1]	113,995	[1]
Weighted-average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents									6,937	[1]	5,337	[1]	7,167	[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 year ended December 31, 2014, those potential shares totaled 3,046 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above, in addition to 3,891 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Reconciliation_of_Shares_Used_1

Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents	6,937	[1]	5,337	[1]	7,167	[1]
Potential Shares
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents	3,046
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	3,891
[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 year ended December 31, 2014, those potential shares totaled 3,046 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above, in addition to 3,891 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Recognition_of_PreTax_Compensa

Recognition of Pre-Tax Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized pre-tax compensation expense	$35,357	$25,391	$28,174
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized pre-tax compensation expense	35,357	25,391	28,123
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized pre-tax compensation expense			$51

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 04, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-cash compensation	$4,354,000	$35,357,000	$25,391,000	$28,964,000
Accumulated Excess realized tax benefit		0
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of RSA's and RSU's for which accelerating was vested						418,333
Non-cash compensation					4,354,000
Tax benefits recognized on the non-vested stock-based compensation		12,154,000	7,430,000	8,878,000
Number of employees, executive officers and directors of the Company received grant			75	225
Description of vesting date			The RSAs and RSUs vest in various increments on the anniversaries of the individual grant dates, through December 10, 2017, subject to the recipient's continued employment or service through each applicable vesting date.	The RSAs and RSUs vest in various increments on the anniversaries of the individual grant dates, through December 11, 2016, subject to the recipient's continued employment or service through each applicable vesting date.
Unrecognized compensation expense	$19,638,000	$19,638,000
Remaining weighted average term over which unamortized compensation expense will be recognized		1 year 2 months 12 days
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting date			10-Dec-17	11-Dec-16
Service 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		581,915	286,500	1,229,526
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award granted in period		617,000	8,694,000	1,230,000
Number of employees, executive officers and directors of the Company received grant		250
Description of vesting date		The RSUs vest in various increments on the anniversaries of the individual grant dates, through December 9, 2019, subject to the recipient's continued employment or service through each applicable vesting date.
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			1,212,848	3,156,515
Market Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award granted in period		0	5,340,390	0
Market Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of employees, executive officers and directors of the Company received grant			450
Vesting period			5 years
Description of vesting rights			The market-based RSUs vest in four tranches, with each tranche equaling 25% of the award, if, and when, certain stock price targets are achieved and maintained for 15 trading days in a consecutive 30-day trading period, subject to the recipient's continued employment and service through the one year anniversary of the target stock price being achieved.
Market Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units | Tranche One
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage			25.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units | Tranche Two
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage			25.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units | Tranche Three
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage			25.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units | Tranche Four
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage			25.00%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of RSA's and RSU's for which accelerating was vested	2,250,000				2,250,000
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award granted in period		35,000	3,067,200	0
Performance Based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of employees, executive officers and directors of the Company received grant		2	1,100
Performance Based Restricted Stock Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of RSA's and RSU's for which accelerating was vested	160,501				160,501

NonVested_Stock_Activity_Detai

Non-Vested Stock Activity (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Shares
Non-vested at beginning of period	13,142,000	7,639,000	7,432,000
Forfeited	-472,000	-1,386,000	-1,102,000
Vested	-4,733,000	-3,018,000	-3,077,000
Non-vested at end of period	8,554,000	13,142,000	7,639,000
Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Non-vested at beginning of period	$5.58	$10.01	$13.85
Forfeited	$5.41	$10.93	$12.14
Vested	$7.11	$5.10	$14.07
Non-vested at end of period	$4.85	$5.58	$10.01
Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs)
Shares
Granted		1,213,000	3,156,000
Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Granted		$4.72	$6.88
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Shares
Granted	617,000	8,694,000	1,230,000
Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Granted	$5.58	$4.15	$6.89

Stock_Option_Activity_Detail

Stock Option Activity (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Shares
Outstanding as of the beginning of the period	928	1,029	1,560
Exercised			-3
Forfeited/expired/cancelled	-782	-101	-528
Outstanding at the end of the period	146	928	1,029
Options exercisable at end of period	146	928	1,029
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the period			$2
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding as of the beginning of the period	$29.68	$29.04	$24.10
Exercised			$9.11
Forfeited/expired/cancelled	$29.02	$23.27	$29.10
Outstanding at the end of the period	$32.32	$29.68	$29.04
Options exercisable at end of period	$32.32	$29.68	$29.04

Noncontrolling_Interest_Additi

Noncontrolling Interest - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary	$54,247				$54,474	$54,247	$54,474	$54,474
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,528	1,318	1,462	1,174	193	5,482	193
JobKorea Ltd.
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Percentage ownership interest sold					49.99%		49.99%	49.99%
Cash consideration received upon sale of interest in subsidiary								90,000	90,000
Transaction cost related to the agreement with H&Q Korea						$3,500

Business_Combinations_Addition

Business Combinations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate consideration for acquisitions	$27,005
Business acquisitions goodwill amount	540,621		895,518
TalentBin, Inc and Gozaik LLC Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate consideration for acquisitions		27,005
Consideration in escrow accounts		1,750
Business acquisitions goodwill amount		25,061
Business acquisitions deferred tax assets		907
Business acquisitions purchased technology		1,740
Business acquisitions other intangibles		730
Business acquisitions other assets		249
Business acquisitions liabilities		1,482
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes		$10,500

Recovered_Sheet2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 05, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
	Segment		Segment
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	4		3
Number of operating segments	4		3
Goodwill impairment charge		$325,800	$325,800		$262,650
Goodwill impairment, net of tax		263,047
Goodwill impairment, tax benefit		62,753	62,753
Amortization expense			2,624	9,234	12,353
Indefinite-lived intangible asset, impairment charge		1,000
Careers - China
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charge						46,429	216,221
Careers North America
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charge		263,000	263,000
Internet Advertising & Fees
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charge		$62,800	$62,800

Summary_of_Changes_in_Goodwill

Summary of Changes in Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition activity		$25,061
Write-off in connection with deconsolidation of subsidiaries		-4,057
Impairment	-325,800	-325,800		-262,650
Translation and other adjustments, net		-50,101
Goodwill	1,129,071	1,129,071	1,158,168
Accumulated impairment losses	-588,450	-588,450	-262,650
Net goodwill	540,621	540,621	895,518
Careers North America
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition activity		25,061
Impairment	-263,000	-263,000
Goodwill	623,175	623,175	598,114
Accumulated impairment losses	-263,000	-263,000
Net goodwill	360,175	360,175	598,114
Careers - International
Goodwill [Line Items]
Write-off in connection with deconsolidation of subsidiaries		-4,057
Translation and other adjustments, net		-50,101
Goodwill	354,306	354,306	408,464
Accumulated impairment losses	-262,650	-262,650	-262,650
Net goodwill	91,656	91,656	145,814
Internet Advertising & Fees
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment	-62,800	-62,800
Goodwill	151,590	151,590	151,590
Accumulated impairment losses	-62,800	-62,800
Net goodwill	$88,790	$88,790	$151,590

Intangible_Assets_Detail

Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$112,353	$106,164
Accumulated Amortization	-81,850	-82,106
Customer Relationships
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	48,856	49,808
Accumulated Amortization	-47,785	-48,895
Amortization Period (Years)	2 years
Trade Names
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	7,786	10,600
Accumulated Amortization	-2,181	-3,926
Amortization Period (Years)	3 years
Patents
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	8,428	718
Accumulated Amortization	-584	-52
Amortization Period (Years)	5 years
Other
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	32,986	29,798
Accumulated Amortization	-31,300	-29,233
Amortization Period (Years)	2 years
Trademarks/Internet domains
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$14,297	$15,240

Estimated_Annual_Amortization_

Estimated Annual Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items]
2015	$2,974
2016	2,640
2017	2,631
2018	2,534
2019	$1,722

Recovered_Sheet3

Restructuring and Other Special Charges - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Employee	Person
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of Associates notified	1,000
Restructuring November 2012 Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of Associates notified		400

Recovered_Sheet4

Restructuring and Other Special Charges and Related Liability Balances (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expense	$6,828	$13,167		$19,995	$40,358
Restructuring November 2012 Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual, Beginning Balance		11,985	5,248	11,985
Expense				19,995
Cash Payments			-2,307	-21,417
Non-Cash Utilization				-5,315
Accrual, Ending Balance			2,941	5,248
Restructuring November 2012 Plan | Workforce reduction
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual, Beginning Balance		11,902	1,057	11,902
Expense				9,645
Cash Payments			-648	-18,669
Non-Cash Utilization				-1,821
Accrual, Ending Balance			409	1,057
Restructuring November 2012 Plan | Consolidation of office facilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual, Beginning Balance			4,063
Expense				6,028
Cash Payments			-1,535	-1,965
Accrual, Ending Balance			2,528	4,063
Restructuring November 2012 Plan | Impairment of Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expense				3,494
Non-Cash Utilization				-3,494
Restructuring November 2012 Plan | Other costs and professional fees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual, Beginning Balance		83	128	83
Expense				828
Cash Payments			-124	-783
Accrual, Ending Balance			$4	$128

Discontinued_Operations_Additi

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 05, 2013
		Employee
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income tax benefit related to discontinued operations		$0	($6,407)	$1,624
Goodwill impairment charge	325,800	325,800		262,650
Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets	69,807	69,807	48,906
Reduction in number of employees		1,000
Discontinued operations, liabilities	268	268	1,049
Careers - China
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Minority interest owned	10.00%	10.00%
Accumulated unrealized currency translation gain					23,109
Received funds previously held in escrow, recorded as a gain			1,846
Income tax benefit related to discontinued operations			4,916
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax			1,724
Goodwill impairment charge				100.00%
Goodwill impairment charge				262,650
Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets	9,710	9,710
Impairment related to amortizable intangibles		5,205
Latin America and Turkey
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income tax benefit related to discontinued operations			1,491
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax			-2,074
Costs associated with the shutdown of discontinued operation				8,000
Severance costs related to discontinued operation			$3,565

Summarized_Results_of_Business

Summarized Results of Business Held for Sale (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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	($759)	($6,134)		($3,798)	($316,886)
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	45,590
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax					($3,798)	($316,886)

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Det

Property and Equipment, Net (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$425,720	$448,690
Less: accumulated depreciation	305,991	324,521
Property and equipment, net	119,729	124,169	147,613
Capitalized software costs
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	209,007	200,567
Furniture and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	16,196	22,785
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	40,103	41,573
Computer and communications equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$160,414	$183,765

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Add

Property and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Internally developed software costs capitalized	$28,024	$24,901	$32,604
Depreciation expense	$46,019	$49,922	$51,926

Assets_and_Liabilities_Measure

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:
Assets	$60,627	$57,206
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts	265	9
Lease exit liabilities	8,515	12,550
Total Liabilities	8,780	12,559
Bank time deposits
Assets:
Assets	60,553	46,881
Foreign Exchange Contract
Assets:
Assets	74	255
U.S. and foreign government obligations
Assets:
Assets		1,595
Bankers' acceptances
Assets:
Assets		8,475
Level 2
Assets:
Assets	60,627	57,206
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts	265	9
Total Liabilities	265	9
Level 2 | Bank time deposits
Assets:
Assets	60,553	46,881
Level 2 | Foreign Exchange Contract
Assets:
Assets	74	255
Level 2 | U.S. and foreign government obligations
Assets:
Assets		1,595
Level 2 | Bankers' acceptances
Assets:
Assets		8,475
Level 3
Liabilities:
Lease exit liabilities	8,515	12,550
Total Liabilities	$8,515	$12,550

Changes_in_Fair_Value_of_Level

Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Balance, Beginning of Period	$12,550	$14,233
Expense	7,208	6,225
Cash Payments and changes in fair value	-11,243	-7,908
Balance, End of Period	$8,515	$12,550

Fair_Value_Measurement_Additio

Fair Value Measurement - Additional Information (Detail) (3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 22, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 22, 2014
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Debt instrument maturity Year	15-Oct-19	15-Oct-19

Recovered_Sheet5

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Ending balance	$9,245	$63,368
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	63,368	87,162
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-55,942	-685
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1,819	-23,109
Net current period change in accumulated other comprehensive income	-54,123	-23,794
Ending balance	$9,245	$63,368

Reclassifications_Out_of_Accum

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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	-759	-6,134		-3,798	-316,886
Net (loss) income attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	-289,719	-1,669	34	2,065	-20,115	11,269	3,380	4,984	-289,289	-482	-258,720
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_Sheet6

Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 03, 2014
Effects of Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries [Line Items]
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
Finland
Effects of Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment				25.00%
Finland | Alma Media Corporation
Effects of Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment				75.00%
Eastern Europe and the Baltics | Alma Career Oy
Effects of Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment		15.00%
Maximum percentage of equity investment		20.00%
Additional investments in equity method investee		$6,500

Investments_Additional_Informa

Investments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 13, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2008	Jan. 03, 2014
Investment [Line Items]
Carrying value of the investment	$20,700	$220
Australia
Investment [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment							50.00%
Carrying value of the investment	296	0
Additional investments in equity method investee	1,331	1,897	2,077
Finland
Investment [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment								25.00%
Dividend received from investment in Finland				658	728
Carrying value of the investment		220
Eastern Europe and the Baltics | Alma Career Oy
Investment [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment	15.00%
Dividend received from investment in Finland						199
Carrying value of the investment	20,404
Additional investments in equity method investee	$6,500

Income_Loss_in_Equity_Interest

Income (Loss) in Equity Interests, Net (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss) in equity interests, net	($78)	$75	$58	($133)	($86)	($119)	($245)	($458)	($78)	($908)	($1,081)
Finland
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss) in equity interests, net										343	573
Australia
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss) in equity interests, net									-674	-1,251	-1,654
Alma Career Oy | Eastern Europe and the Baltics
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss) in equity interests, net									$596

Fair_Value_Position_of_Derivat

Fair Value Position of Derivatives (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$41,280	$48,022
Fair Value	-191	246
Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815 | Prepaid and other | Foreign currency exchange forwards
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	15,902	43,265
Maturity Dates	2015-01	2014-01
Fair Value	74	255
Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815 | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | Foreign currency exchange forwards
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	25,378	4,757
Maturity Dates	2015-01	2014-01
Fair Value	($265)	($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 $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Realized Net Gains (Losses) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts	$48	$804	$2,060
Interest and Other, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Realized Net Gains (Losses) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts	48	644	2,060
Discontinued Operations
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Realized Net Gains (Losses) and Changes in the Fair Value of Forward Contracts		$160

Longterm_Debt_Net_of_Discounts

Long-term Debt, Net of Discounts (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt [Line Items]
Credit facilities	$87,750	$135,275
Unamortized discount on convertible senior notes	-20,116
Long-term Debt, Total	211,384	135,275
Less: current portion of long-term debt	9,563	9,375
Long-term debt, net, less current portion	201,821	125,900
Long-term Debt	211,384	135,275
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
Debt [Line Items]
3.50% convertible senior notes due 2019	$143,750

LongTerm_Debt_Additional_Infor

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 22, 2014	Feb. 05, 2015	Oct. 21, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of term loan outstanding	$91,625	$6,875	$43,750
Carrying value of permanent equity component reported in additional paid-in-capital	18,766
Utilized portion of credit facility	87,750	135,275		87,750
Utilized portion of credit facility , due with in one year	9,563	9,375		9,563
Credit facility, available to be utilized	26,860			26,860
Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Charge Coverage Ratio					150.00%
Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility					190,000
Financing fees classified as a debt extinguishment				388
Amortization, deferred finance costs					2,766
Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility						325,000
BBA LIBOR Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period	0.17%
Interest rate at the end of period, effective	3.16%			3.16%
Prime Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period	3.25%
Federal Funds Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of period	0.06%
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Utilized portion of credit facility	0			0
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Utilized portion of credit facility	303			303
First Quarter | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio					275.00%
Second Quarter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio					250.00%
Scenario, Forecast | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cost and restructuring charges to be included as a component of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Fixed Charge coverage ratio, maximum							20,000
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date					31-Oct-17
Payments on borrowings on credit facilities					98,900
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility					100,000
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date						22-Mar-15
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility						225,000
Term Loan Facility | Third Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility					90,000
Term Loan Facility | Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under senior unsecured revolving credit facility						100,000
Term Loan Facility | First Quarter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2015	2,250			2,250
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2016	2,813			2,813
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2017	3,375			3,375
Term Loan Facility | Second Quarter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2015	2,250			2,250
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2016	2,813			2,813
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2017	3,375			3,375
Term Loan Facility | Third Quarter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2015	2,250			2,250
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2016	2,813			2,813
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2017	3,375			3,375
Term Loan Facility | Fourth Quarter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2015	2,813			2,813
Amortization payments on outstanding principal amount of term loans, in 2016	3,375			3,375
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, aggregate principal amount						143,750
Debt instrument, option granted to initial purchasers and exercised, aggregate principal amount								18,750
Debt instrument, interest rate	3.50%			3.50%		3.50%
Net proceeds from sale of notes						139,031
Fees and expenses						4,719
Debt instrument maturity date	15-Oct-19					15-Oct-19
Payments for capped call transactions	16,531
Repayments of term loan outstanding	82,500
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	40,000
Debt instrument, conversion rate per one thousand dollar principal amount of the Notes	187,740.50
Debt instrument, conversion price per share	$5.33			$5.33		$5.33
Convertible notes, shares convertible	27,000,000			27,000,000
Debt instrument, consecutive threshold trading days	30 days
Debt instrument, threshold trading days	20
Debt instrument, conversion price trigger						100.00%
Debt instrument, measurement period description	Five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period
Convertible notes maturity date						At any time on or after January 15, 2019 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the October 15, 2019 maturity date.
Debt instrument fair value						122,829
Carrying value of permanent equity component reported in additional paid-in-capital						20,228
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, convertible, threshold percentage of outstanding shares of common stock that require stockholder approval	19.99%
Debt instrument, conversion price trigger	130.00%
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, conversion price trigger	98.00%
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 | Equity Component
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fees and expenses						$693
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 | Call Option
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, initial cap price under capped call transaction						$7.04

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental [Line Items]
Interest paid	$7,390	$7,422	$11,100
Income tax paid, net	7,843	3,544	16,654
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Net assets of entities contributed to Alma Career Oy	4,200
Excess income tax benefit from equity compensation plans	$199	$5,907

Component_of_Accrued_Expenses_

Component of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued Salaries, benefits, commissions, bonuses and payroll taxes	$40,466	$40,859	$41,460

Stockholders_Equity_Additional

Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			18 Months Ended	20 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2013	Oct. 25, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 25, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Oct. 25, 2011
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$200,000	$250,000						$200,000	$250,000
Stock repurchase program, expiration date	30-Apr-15	25-Apr-13
Shares repurchased under repurchase program			7,125,988	0	8,481,453	13,986,349	27,717,428
Shares repurchased average price per share			$7.29		$7.72	$7.67	$5.73
Shares repurchased under repurchase program, value			52,070	107,167	65,611
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount			41,317				41,317
Share Repurchase Program
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Shares repurchased under repurchase program, value			$51,927				$158,683
Equity Incentive Plan 2008
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Shares available for future grants			15,685,000				15,685,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Description			The total number of shares of the Companybs Common Stock that may be granted under the 2008 Plan, as amended, is the sum of (i) 15,685,000 shares, and (ii) the number of shares subject to outstanding awards under the 1999 Plan that on or after April 16, 2008 either (a) cease for any reason to be subject to such awards (other than by reason of exercise or settlement of the awards to the extent they are exercised for or settled in vested and nonforfeitable shares of Common Stock) or (b) are surrendered by participants under the 1999 Plan or are retained by the Company to pay all or a portion of the exercise price and/or withholding taxes relating to such awards.
Equity Incentive Plan 2008 | Maximum Base Amount
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Shares available for future grants			8,223,673				8,223,673

Components_of_Loss_Income_befo

Components of (Loss) Income before Income Taxes and Loss in Equity Interests (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Domestic									($326,935)	$31,291	$11,833
Foreign									7,915	-3,870	14,436
(Loss) income before income taxes and loss in equity interests	($333,616)	$1,508	$3,053	$10,035	$8,321	$12,773	$6,750	($423)	($319,020)	$27,421	$26,269

Income_Taxes_Relating_to_Opera

Income Taxes Relating to Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current income taxes:
U.S. Federal									$2,018	$2,814	($40,306)
State and local									-692	-1,357	-1,668
Foreign									6,801	-7,027	18,810
Total current income taxes									8,127	-5,570	-23,164
Deferred income taxes:
U.S. Federal									-35,661	24,513	-2,495
State and local									-9,622	5,766	-2,975
Foreign									1,865	-1,705	-4,344
Total deferred income taxes									-43,418	28,574	-9,814
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	($45,503)	$1,934	$1,615	$6,663	$28,157	$4,480	$2,366	($11,999)	($35,291)	$23,004	($32,978)

Tax_Effects_of_Temporary_Diffe

Tax Effects of Temporary Differences that Give Rise to Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$941	$1,310
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	9,731	6,038
Tax loss carry-forwards	71,916	67,892
Tax credits	55,312	48,843
Non-cash stock based compensation expense	6,552	4,379
Valuation allowance	-69,807	-48,906
Deferred tax assets	74,645	79,556
Deferred tax liabilities:
Foreign investment	-12,166	-9,606
Property and equipment	-25,018	-24,956
Goodwill and intangibles	-11,199	-60,941
Deferred tax liabilities	-48,383	-95,503
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$26,262	($15,947)

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net current deferred tax assets	$1,995		$1,995	$627				$627
Net current deferred tax liabilities	0		0	49				49
Net non-current deferred tax assets	24,267		24,267	20,405				20,405
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities	0		0	36,930				36,930
U.S. Federal net operating Loss carryforwards	35,730		35,730
Foreign tax credit carryovers	51,580		51,580
Research and experimentation tax credit carryovers	3,646		3,646
Net operating Loss carryforwards	226,000		226,000
Realized a cash benefit relating to the use of its tax loss carry-forwards	0		0	25,122				25,122
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to income tax			25,123	5,221	5,991
Provision for valuation allowances on deferred tax assets	69,807		69,807	48,906				48,906
Recorded tax benefit (provision) in discontinued operations			0	-6,407	1,624
Included tax benefits discontinued operation tax provision			0	540	8,086
Goodwill impairment, pre-tax	325,800		325,800		262,650
Deferred tax benefit	62,753		62,753
Increase in tax provision due to gain related to deconsolidation of subsidiaries			5,543
Net gain on deconsolidation		11,828	11,828
Sale of non-controlling interest tax provision charted to continuing operations				-18,143
Earnings repatriated from its subsidiary in South Korea			3,121	13,385	38,000
Estimated amount of undistributed foreign earnings	26,000		26,000
Long-term income taxes payable	54,636		54,636	53,078				53,078
Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits	30,389		30,389	30,005				30,005
Unrecognized tax benefits, estimated accrued interest and penalties	24,247		24,247	23,074				23,074
Interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits			2,695	2,932	3,794
Reversals of prior years income tax penalties and interest expense			1,523	3,248	9,609
Net of tax effect of interest, penalties and reversals			710	189	3,517
Impact on effective tax rate	30,389		30,389	30,005	40,075	40,075		30,005
Unrecognized tax benefits due to settlement of tax examination and and lapses of statutes of limitations			2,525	12,979
Settlement of tax examination and and lapses of statutes of limitations, impact on effective tax rate			1,143	12,391
Reversal of accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits			1,523	3,248
Reversal of accrued interest, impact on effective tax rate			921	1,963
Unrecognized tax benefit by offset in full by valuation allowance					5,680
Unrecognized tax benefits due to settlement of tax examination					39,294
Increase in tax provision				14,355	43,193
Income tax examination benefit for reversal of tax expense from settlement with taxing authority					28,814
Income tax examination benefit for reversal of accrued interest from settlement with taxing authority					5,814
Income tax examination benefit for provision for valuation allowance					5,680
Reasonably possible reduction in unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months, minimum	0		0
Reasonably possible reduction in unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months, maximum	-15,000		-15,000
Careers - China
Income Tax [Line Items]
Provision for valuation allowances on deferred tax assets					9,710	9,710
Goodwill impairment, pre-tax						46,429	216,221
JobKorea Ltd.
Income Tax [Line Items]
Percentage ownership interest sold									49.99%
Cash consideration received upon sale of interest in subsidiary								90,000	90,000
Sale of non-controlling interest total tax provision									30,853
Sale of non-controlling interest tax provision charged to stockholder's equity									12,709
Sale of non-controlling interest tax provision charted to continuing operations									18,143
Percentage ownership interest retained by the company									50.01%
Deferred Tax Assets That Existed At Beginning of Year
Income Tax [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to income tax			21,347	1,691	3,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefit
Income Tax [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to income tax			-4,222	-4,472	3,379
United States
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating Loss carryforwards, expiration year			2031
Impact on effective tax rate					29,059	29,059
Reversal of accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits					8,034
Reversal of accrued interest, impact on effective tax rate					4,860
Unrecognized tax benefit by offset in full by valuation allowance					38,024
Unrecognized tax benefits due to settlement of tax examination					7,956
Income tax examination, year under examination			2011
State and Local Jurisdiction
Income Tax [Line Items]
Impact on effective tax rate					2,128	2,128
Reversal of accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits					1,575
Unrecognized tax benefit by offset in full by valuation allowance					1,806
Increase in tax provision					7,100
Foreign Country
Income Tax [Line Items]
Foreign tax credit carryovers	51,580		51,580
Net operating loss carry-forwards in various foreign countries without expiration date	172,000		172,000
Net operating loss carry-forwards in various foreign countries expected to expire in stages	54,000		54,000
Foreign tax credit carryovers likely to realize before expiration	21,000		21,000
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to income tax	16,000		18,000
Provision for valuation allowances on deferred tax assets	$21,000		$21,000	$3,000				$3,000
Number of foreign jurisdictions that the company files income tax	40		40
Foreign Country | Minimum
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating Loss carryforwards, expiration year			2015
Foreign tax credit carryovers, expiration year			2016
Foreign Country | Maximum
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating Loss carryforwards, expiration year			2029
Foreign tax credit carryovers, expiration year			2024

Income_Taxes_Related_to_Loss_I

Income Taxes Related to (Loss) Income from Operations before Loss in Equity Interests Differ from Amount Computed Using Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income taxes at Federal statutory rate									($111,655)	$9,598	$9,195
State income taxes, net of Federal income tax effect									-13,767	1,152	217
Foreign tax rate differences									308	3,510	1,655
Change in valuation allowance									20,901	749	9,370
Reversals of accrued income tax									-1,143	-12,391	-28,814
Interest expense on tax liabilities, net of reversals									710	-189	-3,517
Earnings not indefinitely reinvested										676	1,303
Non-deductible compensation and other expenses									952	1,506	1,095
Effect of foreign partnerships and joint venture									4,090
Tax effect of restructuring items											-21,754
Effect of intercompany loans									392	250	-1,728
Non-deductible goodwill impairment									65,938
Research and experimentation tax credit									-2,017
Sale of noncontrolling interest										18,143
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	($45,503)	$1,934	$1,615	$6,663	$28,157	$4,480	$2,366	($11,999)	($35,291)	$23,004	($32,978)

Reconciliation_of_Total_Amount

Reconciliation of Total Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$30,005	$40,075	$76,818
Gross increases: tax positions taken in prior periods		515	8,380
Gross decreases: tax positions taken in prior periods	-1,040	-13,042	-8,943
Gross increases: tax positions taken in current year	2,911	2,457	3,114
Gross decreases: tax positions taken in current year	0	0	0
Gross decreases: settlement of tax examinations			-39,294
Gross decreases: lapse of statute of limitation	-1,487
Balance, end of period	$30,389	$30,005	$40,075

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 $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leases
2015	$36,280
2016	31,004
2017	28,593
2018	24,776
2019	20,885
Thereafter	50,851
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Total	192,389
Sublease Income
2015	2,229
2016	3,557
2017	3,654
2018	3,654
2019	3,654
Thereafter	4,526
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Total	$21,274

Commitments_Additional_Informa

Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 04, 2014	Oct. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Rent and related expenses under operating leases										$51,226	$42,546	$43,030
Non-cancelable contractual commitments		36,746								36,746
Commitments due period										2 years
Resignation charges		8,957
Non-cash compensation		4,354								35,357	25,391	28,964
Percentage of employer matching contributions	50.00%
Percentage of employer matching contributions to eligible compensation	6.00%
Employer matching contributions										4,050	4,060	4,596
Salaries and related expenses		107,337	100,587	103,220	101,999	99,433	92,931	89,467	97,575	413,143	379,406	408,305
Performance Based Restricted Stock Award
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of RSA's and RSU's for which accelerating was vested		160,501											160,501
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of RSA's and RSU's for which accelerating was vested		2,250,000											2,250,000
Office Facility in Weston, Massachusetts
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Lease Term beginning date														1-Jan-14
Lease expiration date														30-May-25
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Salaries and related expenses										$3,140	$2,952	$3,275

Segment_and_Geographic_Data_Ad

Segment and Geographic Data - Additional Information (Detail)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 05, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
	Segment	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	4	3

Operations_by_Reportable_Segme

Operations by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$186,203	$191,220	$194,441	$198,149	$198,718	$196,817	$200,058	$211,986	$770,013	$807,579	$890,392
Operating (loss) income	-329,877	3,338	4,713	-470	9,984	14,255	8,107	845	-322,296	33,191	32,152
Depreciation and amortization									48,643	59,156	64,279
Restructuring and Other Special Charges							6,828	13,167		19,995	40,358
Goodwill impairment	325,800								325,800		262,650
Careers North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment	263,000								263,000
Internet Advertising & Fees
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment	62,800								62,800
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating (loss) income									-272,047	70,905	73,483
Depreciation and amortization									47,144	58,432	63,570
Operating Segments | Careers North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									436,946	446,274	462,962
Operating (loss) income									-198,294	65,009	42,686
Depreciation and amortization									24,381	31,204	35,446
Restructuring and Other Special Charges										9,537	20,970
Goodwill impairment									263,000
Operating Segments | Careers International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									269,064	288,623	351,130
Operating (loss) income									-25,129	-18,596	13,076
Depreciation and amortization									19,174	22,874	22,181
Restructuring and Other Special Charges										7,866	15,990
Operating Segments | Internet Advertising & Fees
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									64,003	72,682	76,300
Operating (loss) income									-48,624	24,492	17,721
Depreciation and amortization									3,589	4,354	5,943
Restructuring and Other Special Charges										341	2,123
Goodwill impairment									62,800
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating (loss) income									-50,249	-37,714	-41,331
Depreciation and amortization									1,499	724	709
Restructuring and Other Special Charges										$2,251	$1,275

Revenue_by_Geographic_Region_D

Revenue by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Revenue

$186,203

$191,220

$194,441

$198,149

$198,718

$196,817

$200,058

$211,986

$770,013

$807,579

$890,392

United States

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Revenue

484,252

[1]

500,746

[1]

517,268

[1]

International

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Revenue

$285,761

[1]

$306,833

[1]

$373,124

[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 $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$119,729		$124,169		$147,613
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	89,343	[1]	88,284	[1]	103,112	[1]
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$30,386	[1]	$35,885	[1]	$44,501	[1]
[1]	Total long-lived assets includes property and equipment, net.

Legal_Matters_Additional_Infor

Legal Matters - Additional Information (Detail)	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Name of complainant who filed suit	Selene Communication Technologies LLC	Career Destination Development, LLC
Jurisdiction of the court of law	District of Delaware	District of Kansas

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 10, 2015
			Person
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Restructuring charges pre-tax	$5,315	$7,505
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Number of Associates to be reduced from current work force			300
Percentage of reduction of full time staff			7.00%
Subsequent Event | Minimum
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Cost savings initiatives, annual savings			38,000
Restructuring charges pre-tax			18,000
Subsequent Event | Maximum
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Cost savings initiatives, annual savings			45,000
Restructuring charges pre-tax			23,000

Financial_Information_by_Quart

Financial Information by Quarter (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$186,203	$191,220	$194,441	$198,149	$198,718	$196,817	$200,058	$211,986	$770,013		$807,579		$890,392
Salaries and related	107,337	100,587	103,220	101,999	99,433	92,931	89,467	97,575	413,143		379,406		408,305
Office and general	50,450	52,186	49,131	55,207	50,461	51,542	52,262	51,132	206,974		205,397		226,601
Marketing and promotion	32,493	35,109	37,377	41,413	38,840	38,089	43,394	49,267	146,392		169,590		188,326
Goodwill impairment	325,800								325,800				262,650
Total operating expenses	516,080	187,882	189,728	198,619	188,734	182,562	191,951	211,141	1,092,309		774,388		858,240
Operating (loss) income	-329,877	3,338	4,713	-470	9,984	14,255	8,107	845	-322,296		33,191		32,152
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, net				11,828					11,828
Interest and other, net	-3,739	-1,830	-1,660	-1,323	-1,663	-1,482	-1,357	-1,268	-8,552		-5,770		-5,883
Income (loss) before income taxes and (loss) income in equity interests	-333,616	1,508	3,053	10,035	8,321	12,773	6,750	-423	-319,020		27,421		26,269
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	-45,503	1,934	1,615	6,663	28,157	4,480	2,366	-11,999	-35,291		23,004		-32,978
(Loss) income in equity interests, net	-78	75	58	-133	-86	-119	-245	-458	-78		-908		-1,081
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-288,191	-351	1,496	3,239	-19,922	8,174	4,139	11,118	-283,807		3,509		58,166
Net income (loss)	-288,191	-351	1,496	3,239	-19,922	11,269	3,380	4,984	-283,807		-289		-258,720
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,528	1,318	1,462	1,174	193				5,482		193
Net income (loss) attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	-289,719	-1,669	34	2,065	-20,115	11,269	3,380	4,984	-289,289		-482		-258,720
Basic earnings (loss) per share	($3.31)	($0.02)		$0.02	($0.21)	$0.11	$0.03	$0.04	($3.29)	[1]		[1]	($2.29)	[1]
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	($3.31)	($0.02)		$0.02	($0.21)	$0.11	$0.03	$0.04	($3.29)	[1]		[1]	($2.27)	[1]
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	87,478	86,576	87,080	91,102	97,872	105,394	110,932	111,402	88,045		106,947		112,866
Diluted	87,478	86,576	89,955	94,416	97,872	105,967	111,937	112,637	88,045	[2]	107,913	[2]	113,995	[2]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net	-29,883	-27,563	-2,861	3,496	1,257	21,022	-9,139	-36,999	-56,811		-23,859		23,419
Comprehensive income (loss)	-318,074	-27,914	-1,365	6,735	-18,665	32,291	-5,759	-32,015	-340,618		-24,148		-235,301
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	-1,918	-14	4,379	347	128				2,794		128
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.	-316,156	-27,900	-5,744	6,388	-18,793	32,291	-5,759	-32,015	-343,412		-24,276		-235,301
Restructuring and Other Special Charges							6,828	13,167			19,995		40,358
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax						$3,095	($759)	($6,134)			($3,798)		($316,886)
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.:
Income (loss) from continuing operations					($0.21)	$0.08	$0.04	$0.10	($3.29)		$0.03		$0.52
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax						$0.03	($0.01)	($0.06)			($0.04)		($2.81)
Basic earnings (loss) per share	($3.31)	($0.02)		$0.02	($0.21)	$0.11	$0.03	$0.04	($3.29)	[1]		[1]	($2.29)	[1]
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Monster Worldwide, Inc.:
Income (loss) from continuing operations					($0.21)	$0.08	$0.04	$0.10	($3.29)		$0.03		$0.51
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax						$0.03	($0.01)	($0.06)			($0.04)		($2.78)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	($3.31)	($0.02)		$0.02	($0.21)	$0.11	$0.03	$0.04	($3.29)	[1]		[1]	($2.27)	[1]
[1]	(Loss) 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 year ended December 31, 2014, those potential shares totaled 3,046 which are included in the weighted average anti-dilutive common stock equivalents above, in addition to 3,891 of out of the money anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Financial_Information_by_Quart1

Financial Information by Quarter (Parenthetical) (Detail) (3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 22, 2014
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	3.50%	3.50%
Debt instrument maturity date	2019