Monster Launches Veterans Talent Index

December 1, 2011 – Monster has unveiled its Veterans Talent Index (VTI), a new tool to help connect veterans and employers more effectively, using bi-annual data to provide a regular snapshot of the veteran hiring landscape. The Veterans Talent Index includes a comprehensive analysis of transitioning military service members, veterans and their employers. The three indices include: the Veteran Career Confidence Index; the Veteran Job Search Activity Index; and the Employer Veteran Hiring Index. Results will be issued on a bi-annual basis. “I meet with companies all the time who understand the business value of hiring veterans with unique skills and experience but until now, they haven't had ready access to the data and analytics needed to help them identify available veteran talent,” said Monster Worldwide chairman, president and CEO, Sal Iannuzzi. “At its crux, the intent of the Veteran Talent Index is to close that gap between employers and veterans, getting veterans back to work, and putting their hard-earned military skills to use in a civilian workforce.”