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“Our relationship with Monster will allow us to provide the 49 million Americans living with a disability with access to an abundance of excellent employment opportunities,” said Jeffrey Klare, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hire Disability Solutions, LLC. Klare continued, “There is expected to be an estimated worker shortage of 35 million people by 2030, according to the National Business & Disability Council, and individuals with disabilities can help mitigate this shortfall. Together, our companies can play an important role in connecting employers and job seekers with disabilities, a group that has been largely overlooked in the past.”

Powered by Monster, HireDS Career Network helps facilitate Hire Disability Solution’s mission: “to give all that want a chance to succeed, the opportunity to succeed.” Hire Disability Solutions’ newly constructed site, HireDS.com, is designed to benefit the widest possible number of job seekers with disabilities.

“Monster’s relationship with Hire Disability Solutions will increase the profile of our core products and services to a vast pool of job seekers with disabilities,” said Steve Pemberton, Chief Diversity Officer for Monster. “In turn, we are helping employers find quality candidates and foster diverse and inclusive workforces, which can impact a company’s bottom-line by improving employee morale and retention.”

Hire Disability Solutions, LCC
Hire Disability Solutions was founded in response to the increasing demand for services for individuals with disabilities that promote inclusion into the mainstream employment world. Since its inception in 2004, Hire Disability Solutions has established itself as a national leader in protecting and enhancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through its educational campaigns surrounding employment law, education opportunities and assistive technology, the company facilitates the success of individuals with disabilities and employers alike.

About Monster Worldwide
Founded in 1967, Monster Worldwide, Inc. is the parent company of Monster(R), the leading global online careers and recruitment resource. The company also owns TMP Worldwide, one of the largest Recruitment Advertising agencies in North America. Headquartered in New York with approximately 4,300 employees in 25 countries, Monster Worldwide (NASDAQ: MNST) is a member of the S&P 500 Index and NASDAQ 100. More information about Monster Worldwide is available at www.monsterworldwide.com.

About Monster
Monster® is the leading global online careers and recruitment resource. A division of Monster Worldwide, Monster works for everyone by connecting quality job seekers at all levels with leading employers across all industries. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Maynard, Mass., Monster has 26 local language and content sites in 24 countries worldwide. More information is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER. To learn more about Monster’s industry-leading employer products and services, please visit http://recruiter.monster.com.

Special Note: Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding Monster Worldwide, Inc.'s strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of Monster Worldwide's control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward- looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which Monster Worldwide operates, risks associated with acquisitions, competition, seasonality and the other risks discussed in Monster Worldwide's Form 10-K and other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference.

Contacts:
Alison Lipman
718-663-6720
alipman@hireDS.com

Andy Rohr
Weber Shandwick (For Monster)
617-520-7030
arohr@webershandwick.com