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The online employment search sites CareerBuilder and Monster are reportedly planning to close its U.S. headquarters office in the Loop and lay off staff members later this year.

According to a post on LinkedIn by the Job Board Doctor, CareerBuilder + Monster Chief Executive Officer Jeff Furman sent a letter Thursday notifying employees of the closure of its office building at 200 N. La Salle St. It’s unclear when the Loop office will close.

Some employees were also terminated, but it’s not clear how many. Their last day of employment would be Aug. 4, according to the letter.

CareerBuilder + Monster is exploring a sale of the company and operations will continue “as normal” duri

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