2007 Press Releases
11th Dec - UK workers turning to job sites for career advice
Although family and friends are still the number one choice for career’s advice, UK workers are increasingly turning to online job sites for the advice that they need. The results show that users would rather look online for clear, objective career advice than turn to colleagues at work; 31% answered they would go to a career site compared to only 11% who would speak to a colleague at work.
6th Dec - Monster’s Christmas crackers
Want to make some spare cash this Christmas? According to Monster.co.uk there are more Christmas jobs than ever available this year and Monster has revealed the top five most seasonal jobs.
22nd Nov - Did you just lose your high profile job?
With Steve McClaren out of a job, Monster.co.uk would like to offer a few suggestions from the 69,000+ jobs available today on the web-site. Whether he is looking to stay in football, maybe try an associated job in the fitness industry, or just a nice local job back in Yorkshire, there are plenty to choose from.
14th Nov - Finding that dream job just got easier with Monster.co.uk
Monster UK today announces that users can now access the Monster.co.uk site directly from their iGoogle home page, making the Monster site even more accessible and helping users to ensure job hunting will stay top of mind when they log on to their PC.
5th Nov - Monster UK wins award for 'Best Employment Advice Website'
Monster UK has been awarded a prestigious National Online Recruitment Award for Best Employment Advice Website for a record third consecutive year.
10th Oct - Would you consider a complete career change
Monster’s most recent poll of workers across the UK shows that more than half of the UK workforce is considering a complete career change. According to the poll, 58% of UK workers are planning to retrain at some point in the future with only 5% claiming to love the career they’re currently in.
18th Sep - Have drinks after work become a thing of the past?
Despite Brits being perceived as a sociable, boozy bunch, three out of four of us are unlikely to socialise with colleagues outside of work. According to Monster’s latest poll, 75% of employees responded that they don’t go out with colleagues or only do so occasionally.
17th Aug - Majority of graduates want to be media moguls
What do you want to be when you grow up? With A level exam results looming, young people across the UK will be asking themselves that very question as they face one of life’s big crossroads. According to a new poll published today careers in media and marketing are in while education, finance and sales are out!
30th Jul - Workplace diversity not yet top of the agenda for UK companies
Despite the UK’s long standing equality legislation many companies surprisingly still don’t have a diverse workforce. According to Monster’s latest poll, 62% of employees responded that either their company does not have a diverse workforce or are unaware if they do.
13th Jul - UK companies are slow to commit to green initiatives
Monster’s most recent poll of workers across the UK and rest of Europe shows that, despite increasing concerns about climate change, businesses are still slow to implement simple, environmentally-friendly measures.
26th Jun - DTZ finds job candidates through Monster
DTZ chose Monster UK as it could provide bespoke services as well as raise the DTZ brand to potential applicants that may not otherwise be aware of the company. They had previously used external recruitment agencies with limited results and decided to investigate online recruitment services as an alternative option.
19th Jun - How far will you go?
In today's competitive world moving up the career ladder can be a top priority but how far will we actually go for that promotion? According to Monster’s latest poll, 20% of us would take extreme measures and do anything to ensure career progression, while 70% take a more laissez faire attitude, expecting hard work to be rewarded.
6th Jun - UK workers eat lunch at their desks unlike their European counterparts
Monster’s most recent poll of workers across Europe has found that the lunch cultures across the continent vary strongly. With scientists saying that the desk, in terms of bacteria, is 400 times dirtier than the average toilet, the Monster Meter poll shows that over 47% of office workers in the UK still choose to eat lunch at their desks.
1st Jun - Monster poll indicates UK workforce is a nation of liars
A recent survey by Monster.co.uk, showed that as much as 67% of the British workforce regularly lie during job applications. However, as the use of social networking websites proliferates, it seems that employers and recruiters alike are now armed with an effective method of curbing this trend.
18th May - Monster offers job search on the move
Monster UK today announces the launch of its site for mobile devices giving users access to services available on http://mobile.monster.co.uk/ whilst they are on the move. Mobile internet users will now be able to view interactive job postings, information and advice on their mobile handheld device at their own convenience.
17th May - Enfield Council chooses Monster to reduce recruitment costs
Monster.co.uk has been selected by Enfield Council, London to provide recruitment services that have reduced average recruiting time by 26 weeks. Monster beat stiff competition from other online recruitment companies enabling the council to also reduce their recruitment budget from £1million to £363,000 per year allowing them to focus more resources on providing services to the 280,000 residents in Enfield.
10th May - Monster’s performance assessments reduce the cost of recruitment
Monster has launched a range of new online performance assessments to help employers better identify suitable candidates. The service is available on monster.co.uk and provides 15 different assessments for sector specific competencies.
8th May - British Chamber of Commerce members reduce the cost of recruitment
Monster UK has announced an alliance with the British Chamber of Commerce to benefit local businesses across the UK. The alliance will enable members of the British Chambers of Commerce, mainly comprising small to medium enterprises, to post jobs and search for candidates on Monster’s site at an exclusive discounted rate, helping local companies to find new talent and cut the costs of recruitment.
11th Apr - Monster UK wins award for 'Best Online Service'
Monster UK has beaten stiff competition to win the 2007 prestigious ‘Best Online Service’ Excellence Award at last night’s Recruiter Magazine event.
2nd Apr - Monster Scotland works for Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Monster Scotland has today announced it is teaming up with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), the Regional Transport Partnership (RTP) for the West of Scotland, who is creating their first online recruiting site with the purchase of a Monster Branded Career Site.
26th Mar - Workers believe women are hindered by a 'glass ceiling'
Monster’s most recent poll of workers’ attitudes across Europe has found that despite best efforts, many feel that a 'glass ceiling' still exists for women in the workplace. The term refers to situations where the advancement of a person within an organisation is limited and is often based on gender discrimination.
20th Mar - How far will you go...to work?
Whether it’s walking, cycling, driving or pushing and shoving for a seat using public transport, we all need to get to work. Stats have shown that the average UK worker spends 360 hours, or the equivalent of 15 days a year just commuting to work – that’s 2,906 miles per annum per worker. Overall, commuting accounts for approximately 78.5 billion miles travelled by the UK workforce in one year.
12th Mar - Put your CV where your nose is this Red Nose Day!
Put your CV online this Red Nose day and make a difference with the support of Monster UK, who is running a campaign in aid of charity. Uploading a CV on Monster is free and Monster is pledging to donate £1 for every CV added to its site.
3rd Mar - How often do you work weekends?
Monster’s most recent poll of workers’ attitudes across Europe has found despite many employees and employers embracing more flexible working practices during the week, it seems our weekends are still mostly set aside for leisure rather than work.
29th Jan - Show me the money!
Attitudes towards work have significantly changed over the years and for many, work isn’t just about the sole need to survive anymore, but more about individual priorities. What drives and motivates you to get out of bed every morning and make your way into the office or workplace? More importantly, what exactly do YOU work for? According to the results of a recent poll by Monster, money is a key motivator for workers in the UK and Belgium, a priority far greater than family and job satisfaction.
25th Jan - Monster puts you on the map with new postcode feature
Monster UK today announces a new website feature that helps jobseekers make more targeted online searches for jobs by postcode. The site is now delivering an even more accurate search tool for jobseekers, who are now able to pin-point the areas they want to work in, simply by typing in a postcode.
2nd Jan - Let Monster work for you in finding that dream job
Monster.co.uk, the UK’s leading careers website, today announces the launch of its latest advertising campaign to run in the New Year. The advertising campaign is part of Monster’s 2007 strategy to become a consumer orientated company.
