Job Board

Meaning & Definition

A job board is an internet-based tool through which employers advertise their open job positions and candidates search for jobs that match their requirements. The job board serves as a connection between employers who are on the track for talent and candidates who are looking for jobs. Some of the popular job boards used in India are Naukri.com, LinkedIn, Indeed, Shine, and TimesJobs. Job boards can be integrated with ATS as well.

Importance of Job Board 

• Helps extend the reach of the talent pool in all sectors and areas.
• Saves on hiring costs as compared to traditional approaches.
• Helps cut down the time-to-hire period.
• Increases the brand value of the organization online.
• Easily integrated with ATS for efficient screening.

Legal Compliance / Policy / Regulation

• Under the Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959, some organizations should notify vacancies at the local Employment Exchange.
• Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, job advertisements should be inclusive and non-discriminatory.
• Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, candidate personal data collected through job portals should be processed responsibly.
• Under the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, job advertisements should not state any difference in remuneration between men and women for the same job.