From the Editor… Nominations are now open for the 2026 Digital Job Advertising Excellence (DJAx) Awards. If you’ve done great work in digital job advertising this year, it’s genuinely worth putting yourself forward. Here’s why: Shortlisted entries get industry exposure and an official badge you can use on your site. Winners receive a trophy, a digital winners badge,…
At the recent Job Boards Connect conference, we asked “What’s Working Now: Job Board Models to Learn From.” One of the discussions in that session looked at what you should change when the market is tough. We thought this was worth exploring further and expanded the discussion with a blog. Read on for tips on…
At our recent Job Boards Connect conference, Louise revealed a sneak peak of the early results of the Job Board Doctor Survey. These are some of the highlights she shared… The latest Job Board Doctor Survey (2025) offers a fascinating snapshot of an industry that’s both seasoned and evolving. While the foundations of job boards…
At our recent Job Boards Connect conference, Julius Probst, Senior Economist at Appcast, shared an insightful deep dive into the economic and labour market trends shaping the US and Europe. His session, “Economic and Labour Market Trends: US & Europe,” unpacked how trade policies, political shifts, and changing hiring patterns are reshaping growth and recruitment…
From the Editor… Last week, we brought together leaders, innovators, and thinkers from the job board and recruitment tech world for a day of insight, discussion, and forward-looking ideas. Our agenda spanned the latest trends, practical strategies, and future opportunities shaping the industry. We explored the evolving landscape of job boards, emerging recruitment tech, and…
Inspired by part of the discussion in the panel session, Putting Job Seekers First: Strategies That Win Trust and Build Loyalty, at our 2025 Annual Conference. For most job board operators, monetisation is a constant balancing act. As costs for technology, marketing, and operations rise, it’s natural to explore new revenue streams, including fees for…
At our recent Job Boards Connect conference, Alexander Chukovski, Founder of Elevate HR Tech and HR Tech Lab, delivered a fascinating session on where the industry is heading and how job boards can prepare for the next few years. Here are the key takeaways from his “State of the Industry – October 2025” presentation. Hiring…
Based on insights from Donna Owen, Founder of The Engine, presented at the Job Boards Connect Conference. “If your job board feels like it’s working harder than ever but not getting anywhere faster, you might not have a growth problem – you might have a clarity problem.” That was the key message from Donna Owen’s…
