From the Editor…
As we step into summer, the job board ecosystem continues to evolve faster than ever. In this month’s edition, you’ll find powerful stories of industry innovation, from tools using AI to smooth candidate experiences to success stories from niche job boards harnessing new revenue strategies.
Watch out for our Spotlight Interviews with our “DJAx Award Winners”, truly a testament to the vibrancy of our community. A heartfelt thank you to our partners (Jobiqo, Appcast, Jooble & Madgex).
Let us know what topics matter to you, if it’s AI‑driven candidate matching or future job board trends, we’re here to explore them together.
Warm wishes for a productive summer.
Louise Grant
Co-Founder
In the News
CareerBuilder + Monster Close Their US Headquarters
In news to which the Job Board Doctor could only respond “OMG”, Career Builder and Monster announced the closure of their Chicago Headquarters resulting in the lay off up to 390 employees starting in August, in order to “provide us with flexibility during the ongoing sale process and ensure we are meeting any obligations under US federal and state law with regards to potential headcount reductions”.
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UBIO lets you bring the entire application process onto your platform. Our customers tell us this helps them increase completed applications, improve the candidate experience and access full attribution tracking. All with a single API. Find out more.
Job Boards Connect News is supported by UBIO.
Leadership Change at Indeed: Chris Hyams Departs, Idekoba Returns as CEO
Chris Hyams has stepped down as CEO of Indeed, with Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba returning to the role he previously held from 2013 to 2019. Hyams, who led the company through significant growth, will stay on as an advisor through 2025. The leadership change comes as Indeed sharpens its focus on AI-powered hiring, which Idekoba describes as a pivotal moment for transforming recruitment.
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Job Boards Connect News is supported by AspenTechLabs.
Job Market Reports and Trends
June 2025: UK Job Market Update
This month, Aspen’s UK Job market update reported signs of stability with mixed sector trends. Job postings reached 507,840 at the end of May, a marginal 0.4 % increase year-over-year. While overall growth was weak they share the key sectors that stood out.
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If you want to know more about the state of the market, Louise T did a live show with Lana Shumyn where they talked all about the current key labour trends in Europe.
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Jobiqo is the leading provider of job board & matching technology and help international media brands, associations, universities and digital pure plays to monetize their job boards. Want to learn more? Let’s talk!
Job Boards Connect News is supported by Jobiqo.
Recommended Reading
This blog was inspired by Liz Willetts‘ session at our recent Job Boards Connect conference, where she shared how going beyond being “just” a job board contributed to her start-up’s success. Now, we’re seeing job boards add ATS-like features, while ATS providers move into job board territory. So what’s behind the overlap — and what does it mean for employers, job seekers, and the future of recruitment?
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“Pull out your phone and try applying for a job on your own platform. Now imagine doing it with one hand, on a train, between shifts, or during your lunch break.” UBIO’s blog emphasises that job boards must adopt a mobile-first, streamlined process and points you in the direction of how.
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Google Jobs Optimization – Drive more applications using Google Jobs
In this webinar, HR Tech talked about how Google for Jobs became a vital channel for job boards – driving free traffic, boosting visibility, and helping connect with more qualified candidates. The session covered everything from implementing the right structured data and setting up the Indexing API to extracting competitive data and measuring performance, offering actionable insights for job boards, ATS vendors, and agencies looking to stay ahead in Google’s job search ecosystem.
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The Rise of AI Job Board Platforms: How Creators Are Building the Future of Work
This article explores how creators are using AI to build custom job boards with smart features tailored to niche communities. These platforms help creators take ownership, drive recurring revenue, and deliver relevant experiences for both employers and job seekers.
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Beyond Job Posts: Unlocking Hidden Revenue
In this 11th roundtable (sponsored by Job Boards Connect), seasoned job board leaders gathered to discuss niche upsells, integrating training offerings, and turning structured job data into consulting products.
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Job Boards Connect Unplugged 2025 – Highlights from London
Jobiqo share their highlights from our recent Unplugged event in London. Key takeaways included the importance of leveraging data, building strong networks, and cultivating a distinctive brand identity to maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly AI-driven market.
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Movers and Shakers
Welcome to the Jungle named in Entrepreneur UK’s “100 London” list
Job board, Welcome to the Jungle UK has been named one of London’s most innovative startups in Entrepreneur UK‘s inaugural “100 London” list! They said, “Being recognised among London’s most dynamic startups validates what we’ve always believed: The future of work needs more authenticity. More transparency and storytelling, and fewer performative gestures.”
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SmartJobBoard Wins Gold for Best AI-Powered Recruitment Solution at 2025 Globee® Awards
SmartJobBoard, a top AI-powered job board solution for associations, nonprofits, and government, has been named the sole Gold winner in the “Best AI-powered Recruitment Solution” category of the 2025 Globee® Awards for Artificial Intelligence. These awards recognize leaders in AI innovation across industries like healthcare, finance, and security.
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