Apr 14, 2008: Monster Poll Shows Sunday Night Insomnia Afflicts Workers Around the Globe

Fifty-one percent of U.S. workers and 53 percent of U.K. workers

report weekly sleeping problems, according to Monster Poll

MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2008--When it comes to getting a good night's sleep in preparation for the workweek, a majority of workers worldwide are hitting the ground yawning, according to a global poll conducted by Monster that asked, "Does the thought of going to work on Monday affect your Sunday night's sleep?" Monster(R) is the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST).

Notable poll findings include: -- Most workers across the globe report having sleep issues occasionally - 82 percent of respondents in the U.S., 85 percent in the U.K., 83 percent in France, 80 percent in Germany and 72 percent in Italy have problems sleeping at least some of the time. -- Workers' sleep in the U.S. and U.K. is most frequently affected, with 51 percent and 53 percent of respondents reporting sleeping problems every week, respectively. -- Italian workers have embraced the c'est la vie attitude - 28 percent of workers polled in Italy say thoughts of Monday never affect their sleep, compared to 17 percent of French workers.

"A consistent lack of sleep not only impedes a worker's ability to think clearly and decisively, it can actually perpetuate additional stress on the job, which can then lead to additional sleep problems," said Norma Gaffin, director of career content, Monster. "There are simple steps workers can take to reduce the workplace stress that keeps them up at night, however, if sleep problems persist, a person may want to examine his or her work situation."

To help workers reduce workplace stress and minimize those sleepless nights, Monster offers the following tips:

-- Focus on what goes well each day, rather than workplace problems. As you fall asleep, force yourself to review something good about the day. -- Create a to-do list. Whether using an online resource or keeping tab of tasks in a spiral notebook, managing a to-do list can help you maximize your time and sleep better. -- Take a vacation. If it has been awhile since your last vacation, consider taking some time off to de-stress. Does the thought of going to work on Monday affect your Sunday night's sleep? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, every Never Fairly often, Rarely, only Total week a couple when I'm Votes times per working on a month big project --------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ------- U.S. 51% (2,966 18% (1,031 18% (1,015 13% (755 votes) votes) votes) votes) 5,767 --------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ------- U.K. 53% (1,438 17% (445 19% (522 11% (301 votes) votes) votes) votes) 2,706 --------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ------- France 29% (449 17% (278 24% (382 30% (469 votes) votes) votes) votes) 1,578 --------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ------- Germany 40% (1,147 20% (592 19% (546 21% (598 votes) votes) votes) votes) 2,883 --------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ------- Italy 37% (288 28% (217 12% (93 23% (179 votes) votes) votes) votes) 777 --------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ------- Belgium 35% (1,078 28% (874 15% (574 18% (562 votes) votes) votes) votes) 3,088 --------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ------- Sweden 37% (797 24% (516 19% (415 19% (410 votes) votes) votes) votes) 2,138 --------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------- -------

*The results of this Monster Meter are based on 24,224 votes cast by Monster U.S. and European users on the Monster homepage. Only one vote per user is counted toward the final tabulation. The Monster Meter is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate.

About Monster Worldwide

Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), parent company of Monster(R), the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, inspires people to improve their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit www.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.

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