Cue Brittney Spears… because it's feeling a little “Circus” out here. In Part II of this two-part episode, The Worksties are pulling back the curtain on Indeed’s latest changes—and how they’re flipping the table on what it means to hire, advertise, and track candidate flow.
From gatekeeping job searches to the new requirement of sharing disposition data, Jennifer and Danielle break down the shift from publisher to power player. And let’s just say… Indeed is gonna Indeed.
We’re talking real implications, data privacy questions, and whether this is innovation—or just another cost center for employers to navigate.
Major Topics Covered:
The return of open search (the "gate" is gone—for now)
Mandatory disposition data sharing April 2025
Screener questions and EEO compliance for all employers
Conversion trackers and pixel placement on career sites
Candidate ownership and the data mapping debate
The slippery slope of job boards becoming ATS-like tech platforms
Theme Song: Circus by Britney Spears Because when publishers become platforms, privacy lines blur, and recruiters are left juggling pixels, disposition statuses, and inflated pricing—it’s giving center ring chaos.
Final Word? Recruiters need strategy. Employers need control. And everyone just wants some transparency. We’re all for tech innovation—but not at the expense of candidate trust or employer autonomy.
Link to Document With Indeed’s Direct Apply Changes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvoLLjSKYzUA3MzdOTLfT5D8b3H_URjPBHn_aNgK8Sw/edit?usp=sharing
Cue the music. Hold our drink. Let’s get into it. We’re about to say what you’re thinking…
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