
businessAug 3, 202615:22pending
Indeed's Rivals Need to Step Up!
About this episode
I recently sounded the alarm on the misteps of Indeed, writing about how HR professionals and employers are finally reaching a breaking point over rising costs, complex pricing/rules, and diminishing returns. The phrase “The Indeed Tax” has begun to resonate deeply with anyone managing a recruitment ad budget.
But as I look at the broader landscape of the recruitment ad industry, I’m left asking a incredibly frustrating question: Where the hell is the competition? And Why haven’t they capitalized on the Indeed missteps?
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