This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. Despite ongoing changes in online recruiting in recent months, job board sites remain a popular spot for employers and candidates to connect, according to a Sept. 3 report from iHire. For instance, 69% of employers said they conduct all or most of their hiring through job boards, and 32% said their reliance on job boards will increase during the next year. In addition, nearly ...

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