Executive Summary

If you’re a staffing or recruitment agency using PyjamaHR and have noticed your jobs are not appearing on LinkedIn—or you’re suddenly receiving zero applicants from LinkedIn—this article explains why. LinkedIn has recently enforced strict restrictions on staffing agencies posting free jobs, impacting both direct postings and those made through any ATS, including PyjamaHR. This guide will help you understand the new rules, how they affect your workflow, and what actionable steps you can take to keep your hiring pipeline moving.

Detailed Overview

What Changed?

LinkedIn has implemented a global policy restricting staffing and recruitment agencies from posting free jobs on LinkedIn.
- This applies to both direct postings and those made via third-party ATS platforms like PyjamaHR.
- Once LinkedIn flags your company as a staffing agency, your jobs will not be publicly visible on LinkedIn, even if PyjamaHR shows them as "Published."
- The restriction is at the company level, not the individual recruiter level.
- LinkedIn is encouraging agencies to purchase paid job slots or expensive Recruiter plans.

Why does this matter?
- LinkedIn is the highest-volume job board for many agencies; being flagged can drastically reduce your applicant flow.
- This policy affects a significant portion of PyjamaHR’s user base, especially those who rely on LinkedIn for candidate sourcing.

When did this happen?
- The change began rolling out globally in late 2024 and continues to affect new accounts each week.

Step-by-Step Guide: What To Do If Your LinkedIn Jobs Are Not Posting

1. Check If You’ve Been Flagged

Symptoms:
Jobs show as "Published" in PyjamaHR but are not visible on LinkedIn.
No applications received from LinkedIn for new jobs.
LinkedIn job status shows "Under Review" indefinitely or "Job Unavailable."
LinkedIn support or PyjamaHR support references LinkedIn’s policy.
How to Confirm:
Try posting a job directly on LinkedIn as your company. If it’s blocked or not visible, you’ve been flagged.
Contact LinkedIn support and reference your company page.

2. Understand Your Options

PyjamaHR and other ATS platforms cannot override LinkedIn’s policy. However, you have several possible workarounds:

Option 1: Integrate a Different LinkedIn Company Page

If you have access to another company LinkedIn page that is NOT classified as a staffing/recruitment agency, you can integrate it with PyjamaHR.
How:
Go to Settings → Integrations in PyjamaHR.
Disconnect your current LinkedIn page.
Connect the new company page (must be a real, non-staffing business).
Republish your jobs.
Caution:
Do NOT use a fake company page. LinkedIn may flag or suspend accounts for policy violations.
Do NOT simply change your industry/category on LinkedIn; once flagged, this rarely resolves the issue.

Option 2: Post Jobs on Your Client’s LinkedIn Page

If your client is willing, you can post jobs on their LinkedIn company page instead of your own.
How:
During job creation, add the client’s LinkedIn URL (feature may require PyjamaHR support to enable).
Jobs will appear under the client’s brand, and applicants will still be managed in PyjamaHR.
Caution:
Many clients may not agree to this, especially large enterprises.
You must have permission to use their page.

Option 3: Purchase LinkedIn Job Slots or Recruiter Plan

You can buy job slots directly from LinkedIn, which allows posting as a staffing agency.
Note:
This is often expensive (e.g., 2 logins and 4 posts for 6 months = ₹2.4 lakhs as reported by customers).
PyjamaHR cannot provide discounts or facilitate this purchase.

Option 4: Appeal to LinkedIn

If you believe your company is incorrectly flagged, contact LinkedIn support and request a review.
Provide documentation if you are not a staffing agency.
Use LinkedIn’s support form.

Advanced Usage & Best Practices

Power User Tips

Keep Branding Consistent: If you integrate a new LinkedIn page, update your PyjamaHR company details and email domains to match for seamless candidate experience.
Avoid “Staffing” Language: In job descriptions, avoid phrases like “We are hiring for our clients.” This can trigger LinkedIn’s filters.
Republish Jobs: After changing your LinkedIn integration, always republish jobs to ensure they appear on the new company page.
Monitor Job Status: Use the “Manage Job Boards” section in PyjamaHR to check the status of each job on LinkedIn and other boards.

Do’s and Don’ts

DO: Use only legitimate, non-staffing company pages for integration.
DO: Communicate with clients if you plan to use their LinkedIn page.
DON’T: Attempt to “trick” LinkedIn by changing your industry or creating a fake company page.
DON’T: Expect PyjamaHR to override LinkedIn’s restrictions—this is not technically possible.

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

Common Error Messages and Solutions

Error/Issue	Likely Cause	Solution
Jobs show as "Published" in PyjamaHR but not on LinkedIn	LinkedIn has flagged your company as a staffing agency	Integrate a different LinkedIn page or contact LinkedIn support
“Job Under Review” for more than 48 hours	LinkedIn is blocking the job due to company type	See above
“Job Unavailable” when clicking LinkedIn job link	Job is not publicly visible due to flag	See above
No applications from LinkedIn, but other boards work	LinkedIn restriction	See above
Changing company industry/category on LinkedIn does not resolve issue	Once flagged, LinkedIn rarely unflags based on category change	Appeal to LinkedIn with documentation

What If Scenarios

What if I don’t have another company page?
You may need to create a new legitimate business entity or purchase LinkedIn job slots.
What if my client won’t allow posting on their page?
You cannot use this workaround; consider other job boards or paid LinkedIn options.
What if I’m not a staffing agency but was flagged?
Appeal to LinkedIn with documentation proving your business model.

When to Contact Support

If you need help integrating a new LinkedIn page.
If you need to update your PyjamaHR company details to match a new LinkedIn integration.
If you encounter technical errors during integration.

Comprehensive FAQ

1. Why are my jobs not showing up on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn has flagged your company as a staffing or recruitment agency and is blocking free job postings.

2. Can I still post jobs on LinkedIn through PyjamaHR?
Only if you integrate a non-staffing company page or purchase paid job slots from LinkedIn.

3. Will changing my LinkedIn company category help?
No. Once flagged, changing your industry/category does not remove the restriction.

4. Can I use a client’s LinkedIn page?
Yes, if you have their permission. Jobs will appear under the client’s brand.

5. What if I create a new LinkedIn company page?
If the new page is not classified as a staffing agency and is legitimate, you can integrate it and post jobs.

6. Can I use a personal LinkedIn profile?
No. Jobs must be posted from a LinkedIn company page.

7. How do I know if I’ve been flagged?
Jobs are not visible on LinkedIn, you receive no applications, or LinkedIn support references their staffing agency policy.

8. What are my options if I can’t use LinkedIn?
Use other job boards integrated with PyjamaHR (Monster, ZipRecruiter, Google for Jobs, etc.), your careers page, or employee referrals.

9. Can PyjamaHR override LinkedIn’s restrictions?
No. This is a LinkedIn policy and cannot be bypassed by any ATS.

10. What if I buy LinkedIn Recruiter or job slots?
You can post jobs as a staffing agency, but this is a paid feature managed directly by LinkedIn.

11. Why does PyjamaHR show my job as “Published” if it’s not on LinkedIn?
PyjamaHR sends the job to LinkedIn, but if LinkedIn blocks it, there is no error returned to the ATS. Always verify on LinkedIn directly.

12. How long does it take for jobs to appear on LinkedIn after integration?
Typically 24–48 hours, but only if your company is not flagged.

13. Can I get a refund from PyjamaHR if I can’t use LinkedIn?
Contact PyjamaHR support to discuss your subscription options.

14. What about other job boards?
Jobs may still be published on other boards, but volume may be lower than LinkedIn.

15. What if I’m an in-house recruiter but my company is flagged?
If your company is classified as a staffing agency, the restriction still applies. Appeal to LinkedIn if this is incorrect.

LinkedIn Integration: How to integrate LinkedIn with PyjamaHR
Job Board Management: Use the “Manage Job Boards” section to monitor job status.
Company Settings: Update your company details and email domains to match your LinkedIn integration.
Other Job Boards: Explore posting to Monster, ZipRecruiter, Google for Jobs, Dice, and more.
Candidate Sourcing: Use PyjamaHR’s Chrome extension to import candidates from other sources (when available).

Recommended Next Steps:
1. Review your current LinkedIn integration and company classification.
2. Decide if you can use a different LinkedIn page or need to purchase job slots.
3. Update your PyjamaHR settings as needed.
4. Republish jobs and monitor status.
5. Contact PyjamaHR support for technical help or if you need to update your subscription.

Real-World Scenarios from PyjamaHR Customers

A US staffing agency found all jobs “unlisted” on LinkedIn after years of successful posting. After integrating a new IT consulting company page, jobs began appearing again.
A recruitment firm’s jobs were “under review” for days. After switching to a client’s LinkedIn page (with permission), jobs posted successfully.
Multiple agencies reported that changing their LinkedIn industry/category did NOT resolve the issue once flagged.
Several customers attempted to use personal LinkedIn profiles or create fake company pages—these were either blocked or resulted in further restrictions.
Customers who purchased LinkedIn Recruiter or job slots were able to post jobs, but at a significant cost.

Summary Table: What Works and What Doesn’t

Action	Will It Work?	Notes
Integrate a non-staffing company LinkedIn page	✔️	Must be legitimate, not a staffing agency
Post jobs on client’s LinkedIn page	✔️	Requires client permission
Change LinkedIn industry/category	❌	Does not remove flag once applied
Use personal LinkedIn profile	❌	Not supported for job postings
Create a fake company page	❌	Violates LinkedIn policy, may be suspended
Purchase LinkedIn job slots/Recruiter	✔️	Paid option, expensive
Appeal to LinkedIn	✔️/❌	Success depends on documentation and business model

Still Need Help?

If you’ve followed all the steps above and are still unable to post jobs to LinkedIn, please contact PyjamaHR support with:
- Your company LinkedIn URL
- A description of your business model
- Screenshots of errors or LinkedIn responses

We’re committed to helping you navigate these changes and keep your hiring pipeline strong.

Last updated: July 2025
Author: PyjamaHR Content Team (based on 394 real customer conversations)

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