February 11, 2009 3:23 PM

Monster launches displaced workers initiative
Posted by Jesse Nunesat 3:23 PM

This article originally appeared in the Business News Updates blog on Boston.com.

By Chris Reidy, Globe Staff

Monster.com announced the launch of Monster Evolutions, a customized outplacement solution for employers designed to help recently displaced workers explore and identify new career possibilities.

With much of its operations in Maynard, Monster.com is a global online career and recruitment resource and the flagship brand of Monster Worldwide Inc.

"Monster Evolutions offers a comprehensive solution to companies who want to help employees affected by workforce reductions," Steve Cooker, senior vice president and general manager of sales for Monster, said in a statement. "By providing our customers with the latest in outplacement services, we are able to link their displaced workers to Monster's career management tools and help them connect directly to companies currently hiring on Monster.com. This combination of service illustrates our commitment to meet our customers' ever-evolving needs."

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To read Monster's press release, please click here.