This week, the boys are doing their best Charles Dickens impressions, but instead of two cities, they're waxing poetic about the tale of two applicant tracking systems: SmartRecruiers and iCIMS. One is making all the right moves, while the other one, well, not-so-much. Then it's on to Amazon, whose new Amazon Q technology is taking the world by storm ... and possibly putting a lot of developers out of work. Yikes! Then it's time for a little Buy-or-Sell, featuring Pangeam, Micro1 and Workpay. More disagreement this time than usual, so hopefully you like fireworks. And if you don't like fireworks, hopefully you like chicken, becauase Chick-fil-A is back in the news. And speaking of chicken, don't even get Chad started on Chicken Cock Whiskey ... you just need to listen. Chapters 01:00 - Euro Chad goes deep 03:40 - Chicken Cock Whiskey 05:18 - Oasis, PeralJam and Xers 08:25 - Kelce's New Heights rein in $100m 12:00 - Fantasy Football 14:15 - CEO Divergence 20:01 - iCIMS: Potential Acquisition Strategy and Layoffs 21:01 - SmartRecruiters: Industry Knowledge and Global Expansion 21:14 - Impact of CEO Changes on Global Growth Strategies 21:30 - Comparing iCIMS and SmartRecruiters 27:36 - The Impact of Amazon Q 34:54 - Recent Funding: Pangem, Micro One, and Workpay 43:32 - Chick-fil-A's Misadventure in the Streaming Market Keywords SmartRecruiters, iCIMS, CEO changes, acquisitions, layoffs, global growth strategy, iCIMS, SmartRecruiters, HR tech, AI, software development, Amazon Q, Pangem, Micro One, Workpay, Chick-fil-A, streaming platform

The Shred is a weekly roundup of who’s raised funds, who’s getting acquired and who’s on the move in the world of recruitment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.

Hilla Hascalovici, the founder of Period Ally, joins the Chad and Cheese podcast to discuss how her company helps companies support their menstruating employees. Period Ally offers high-quality products, pain management, menstrual leave and rest policies, training, events, and more. Julie Sowash takes over for Chad, as it's smarter to have smarts over snark on this episode. Hascalovici plans to raise money in the future and expand globally. The podcast hosts commend her for addressing an important issue and see potential for success in the market. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 03:03 -Pitching Periodally 12:03 -Bathroom Products and Preferences 15:10 - Cutting Through the Clutter 21:37 - Product Fit in a Remote Work Environment 28:03 - Pricing and Margins 32:02 - Women's Success in the Workplace 35:31 - Future Growth and Conclusion Keywords Hila Hascalovici, Periodally, period ally, menstruating employees, high-quality products, pain management, menstrual leave, rest policies, training, events, productivity, raising money, global expansion

Live from TA Week in San Diego from the Qualifi booth, the boys chat with Brian Fink, a TA partner at McAfee, and discussed the recent changes to LinkedIn and the impact on sourcing and recruiting. The conversation also touched on the competition between LinkedIn and other platforms like Google, Bing, and X. Specifically, Fink details the recent changes to the way LinkedIn displays profiles, which can affect how recruiters find and engage with potential candidates. He also highlighted the importance of using different search engines like Google and Bing to find candidates and the potential benefits of each. The role of Microsoft in the competition between LinkedIn and other platforms was also discussed, with the potential impact on recruiters and job seekers being a key point of interest. The rise of alternative platforms like Polywork and the potential for new competitors to emerge in the recruiting space were also mentioned. Fink emphasized the importance of recruiters being adaptable and not relying solely on one platform like LinkedIn for sourcing candidates. He also stressed the need for recruiters to be creative and think outside the box when it comes to finding and engaging with candidates.

It's The Shred - a mini-Chad and Cheese bite of Breaking News -- This is Chad Sowash The Shred is brought to you by HappyRecruiter.com, check out their chatbot Dora. Dora is the recruiter's personal robot assistant that helps recruiters hire more candidates, faster and that's how your company becomes more cost-efficient. Check Dora out at HappyRecruiter.com -- On to the NEWS. Dateline Cleveland Ohio... Evergreen Podcasts, a Cleveland, Ohio-based podcast network, is proud to announce a partnership with The Chad & Cheese Podcast. Known in industry circles as “HR’s Most Dangerous Podcast,”... The Podcast Industry is booming and to effectively scale - that means get bigger and better - we needed a solid partner, which is why we're excited to partner with the kickass team over at Evergreen. Back in March of 2017 when we launched Chad & Cheese we had no clue where this would go. Today, Joel and I want to become a major catalyst in growing the Evergreen network with podcast voices from the HR, TA, Employment Brand, Marketing and Cult Brand sectors, combined with new voices who deserve to be lifted and heard - that's right people -- WE HAVE MORE TO COME... STAY TUNED Big thanks to HappyRecruiter.com for supporting The Shred. Try Dora - the recruiter assistant out for 3 free projects. No Credit Card required, you can stop at any time. Dora makes Happy Recruiter, check Dora out at HappyRecruiter.com Sowash Out!   EvergreenPodcasts.com Press Release - https://www.prweb.com/releases/evergreen_lands_hr_s_most_dangerous_podcast_to_expand_its_podcast_network/prweb16576939.htm

It's more Recfest gold from London.  What should job boards do to survive and thrive in the age of AI, RPA and all of the other noisy acronyms?    Chad and Cheese have ideas...      

You heard it first on The Shred, and the boys go deep into the legal case pitting hiQ against 800-lb. gorilla LinkedIn that’s left LinkedIn licking its wounds. What’s more, McDonald’s is making acquisitions that will impact workers while Walmart is working to employ teens while California says Uber drivers aren’t contract workers anymore. Oh, and Trump is reportedly launching a Facebook-killer. Enjoy and pay respect to the sponsors that make it all happen: Sovren, JobAdx and Canvas.

Best-selling author, branding expert and former Airbnb global head of community, Douglas Atkin, joins Chad & Cheese in their Cult Brand Series of podcasts. Enjoy this Smashfly exclusive.

You may know best-selling author Dan Pink for well known books like When, To Sell is Human and Drive, but you’ve never heard him like this. A must-listen for subscribers. Enjoy this Nexxt exclusive.

Grab your aluminum foil-covered cap and check-out our recent convo with Dennis Tupper, who thinks Indeed has delusions of staffing business grandeur. This is a Talroo exclusive.

Scrape away! LinkedIn gets smacked in court. The Shred is sponsored by HappyRecruiter.com.

Video recruiting has been touted pretty much since the dawn of the Internet. And we’re still waiting for it to be the huge success it was supposed to become. No company encapsulates this more than HireVue, who was in the news this week as the boys discuss the future of video in the recruiting game. Also, Google continues to feel the heat in court, bots remain hot, and JobLift looks to out-Indeed Indeed. Enjoy and show Sovren, JobAdx and Canvas lots of love.

It’s not all confetti and rainbows in the gig economy. The Shred is sponsored by Happy Recruiter.

Think you know what Indeed is up to? Well, we have someone on who might definitely know in Alex Murphy. Grab your aluminum foil hat and enjoy.

It was another wild week in the world of work. The boys cover a wide range of topics. Here's a breakdown of some of the highlights: PageUp: U.S. tech investor Battery Ventures is looking to cash out of talent management platform PageUp, which it funded in 2018. Despite efforts to expand globally and through acquisitions, PageUp struggled to gain traction in the U.S. market. HireRight: Investment funds affiliated with General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital are acquiring background check solution HireRight for approximately $1.65 billion. The sale suggests a smart move to sell while the stock is high. Beamery: Beamery's CTO and co-founder Michael Patterson has exited the company, amid rumors of acquisition by Workday. However, Workday may wait to acquire Beamery at a lower price, as Beamery has faced layoffs and client loss. The Hatch: Australian startup The Hatch has raised approximately $4.6 million to create a job platform targeting Gen Z professionals, aiming to disrupt traditional job boards by using AI to match users with jobs based on their values and skills. In addition, Chad and Joel discuss various topics related to current events and news, including the National Labor Relations Board's disputes with Amazon, SpaceX, and Trader Joe's, LinkedIn's legal troubles, North Korean hackers using AI for phishing scams, and more. Join us for a lively discussion on labor rights, privacy, and corporate ethics!

Artificial intelligence is so last month. Meet your future in RPA.

The Labor Day edition of this week’s Chad & Cheese Podcast is full of goodness: Hire by Google shuts it down, Entelo and ConveyIQ get cozy, AllyO may be melting down and much, much more. Enjoy and show some love to our sponsors: Sovren, JobAdx and Canvas.

Welp! Didn’t see that one coming.

Chad & Cheese are turning the world of employment branding on its head.

You heard the rumors here first, but it’s official now. Here are the details. The Shred is sponsored by Dora by HappyRecruiter.com.

Authenticity is a tough thing to come by these days, but Amazon takes things to a whole other level, and the boys hash out what’s wrong with the employers branding strategies. Oy! Plus, Stepstone wants to have its cake and eat it too, college degrees ain’t all that, Indeed goes offline with its latest product and much, much more. Enjoy and give sponsors Sovren, JobAdx and Canvas lots o’ love.

There’s already too many staffing solutions in the UK, right? Nay! says this month’s Firing Squad guest, SBOJ (it’s jobs backwards, get it?). Let’s just see how right this start-up really is on this Talroo exclusive.

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The boys don’t do very many interviews with authors – ya’ know, smart people who write books ‘n’ stuff – but that’s starting to change with Operation Clusterpuck: A B.S. Incorporated Novel. Co-authors Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss took some time to talk about their latest book, based on their experience in corporate America at Best Buy. Enjoy what one Amazon reviewer said, “Reading this book is like getting a master’s degree in corporate communications, without all the expense and pain of getting a master’s degreed.” A Nexxt exclusive.

Think Google’s going to have an easy time taking over the world of employment? “Well, think again,” says Europe, as 23 job sites file a lawsuit against the search engine giant. What else, LinkedIn is in the news, and niche job boards may be making a comeback, assuming they can turn back the marketplace assault on all-things-employment … even healthcare. Enjoy and give our sponsors Sovren, JobAdx and Canvas some love. It all happens because of them.

The Shred is a weekly roundup of who’s raised funds, who’s been acquired and who’s on the move in the world of recruitment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.

Artificial intelligence is running amok! Someone has to police this out-of-control state of technology. Enter Miranda Bogen, a Senior Policy Analyst who focuses on the social and policy implications of machine learning and artificial intelligence, and the effect of technology platforms on civil and human rights. Plus, she really classes up the joint. Enjoy this Talroo exclusive.

It’s The Shred – a mini-Chad and Cheese bite of Breaking News — This is Chad Sowash The Shred is brought to you by HappyRecruiter.com, check out their chatbot Dora. Dora is the recruiter’s personal robot assistant that will help them hire more candidates, faster and that’s how your company becomes more cost-efficient. Check Dora out at HappyRecruiter.com On to the NEWS.. Google for Jobs! The EU Cries Antitrust, while the US asks for more! More regulatory pressure for Google from Europe after 23 online job sites urged EU antitrust regulators to act against Google for allegedly using its market power to favor Google for Jobs.” “Job sites say they have lost market share since Google launched its Google for Jobs service in Europe last year.” – “The criticism comes from companies, which include British site BestJobsOnline to German peers Intermedia and Jobindex” Berlin-based StepStone GmbH, which operates 30 job websites globally has already lodged a formal complaint. So basically, Stepstone and a bunch of other EU job boards are trying to push a new regulatory framework to stamp out Google for Jobs. Other job technology firms say Google has driven innovation and competition. “Nick Zakrasek, senior product manager for Google search, said the company welcomed the industry feedback on jobs search. Google said its offering addresses previous antitrust complaints by allowing rival search services to participate and includes a feature in Europe designed to give rivals prominence. By improving the search experience for jobs, we’re able to deliver more traffic to sites across the web and support a healthy job search ecosystem.” Case in point… Monster.com had lost users over the years because their user experience had sucked and this also meant low placement in regular Google search results, Monster’s CEO Scott Gutz said. “The new tool (Google for Jobs) gave Monster a path back to the top. There’s been a leveling of the playing field” Another US-based organization, iCIMS which operates job websites for about 4,000 employers, said Google’s tool is the third largest referrer of visitors to clients’ pages… Susan Vitale, CMO for iCIMS says “What we’re already seeing with Google’s entrance is better matching candidates to jobs…” Aha! There it is kids. iCIMS a top Applicant Tracking System is seeing great returns from Google as well. And if all ATS companies turn to Google for Jobs to index jobs and provide – a possible – lion’s of the traffic, in the future, where will that leave job boards? Okay, back to the EU… The question here is why are EU job sites taking issue with Google for Jobs? Are these jobsites using Google’s mark-up to get their jobs into the search index and in front of job seekers? We’ve seen here in the U.S. jobsites have boasted increases in their traffic from Google after having their jobs marked-up and sucked into the search index. So are EU job sites bitching to stop innovation? Are they happy with forcing job seekers in their counties through a shitty experience? Are they afraid innovation has passed them by and find themselves clinging to old and dilapidated search tech? I’m not sure exactly what the answer is… But I do know job sites across the U.S. are asking Google for more gruel. More Gruel Please sir… Big thanks to HappyRecruiter.com for supporting The Shred. Try Dora – the recruiter assistant out for 3 free projects. No Credit Card required, you can stop at any time. Dora makes Happy Recruiter, check Dora out at HappyRecruiter.com Sowash Out! SOURCES: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-google-antitrust-exclusive/exclusive-googles-jobs-search-draws-antitrust-complaints-from-rivals-idUSKCN1V30IX European online job search websites call on EU to crack down on Google

Think Glassdoor has a monopoly on employee reviews? Think again. Fairygodboss is one of the hottest startups hoping to help women breakthrough the glass ceiling and inspire companies to be more transparent. In this podcast, the boys explore the current state of the business with co-founder Romy Newman, as well as reveal how employers can make themselves a more diverse and inclusive place. Enjoy this Nexxt exclusive.

Joel: Hey guys, we’re not going to do a show this week. In light of the recent mass shootings and El Paso, and Dayton. Chad and I thought it would be better time served for the audience as well as ourselves, that we think about the world we live in, how we can make it better, how we can change it. This isn’t a political message but obviously, voting is sort of at the core of our country and how things get changed. And we hope that in this time that you would normally listen to our show that you

Audio Only. The boys recently invaded the UK’s top recruiting conference, RecFest. Here’s what happened. Enjoy and special thanks to Talent Nexus for shooting the movie. For the full video go to their YouTube channel.

Audio Only. More pearls from the Talent Nexus interview. For the full video go to their YouTube channel.

No one doubts the growth of the gig economy. By 2020, over 40 million Americans are predicted to be part of this reality. As such, platforms whose goal it is to support freelancers and solopreneurs are hotter than ever. However, not all platforms are created equal. The boys sat down with Communo CEO and co-founder Ryan Gill to dig into this smokin’ hot trend. Take a glimpse into the future on this exclusive podcast.

The hills are alive with the sound of acquisitions! The latest – Recruitics acquiring KRT Marketing – is the fourth similar deal in just a month. The boys cover the news, as well as discussing how much is sucks to be Slack right now, pane view job search, Amazon drones and Monster’s continued cluelessness. Enjoy and show our sponsors some respect: Sovren, JobAdx and Canvas.

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Gerry Tales with industry icon Gerry Crispin was off-the-chain, and this is Part V, the last of our interview on all-things-recruiting. Enjoy, get smarter and show exclusive sponsor Nexxt some love.

Live from TA Week at the Qualifi booth, the boys sit down with Carrie Corcoran, a leading expert in employment branding and recruitment marketing. With her extensive experience in the industry and her passion for helping businesses create inclusive and diverse work environments, Carrie is a force to be reckoned with. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of employer branding and discuss its importance in attracting top talent. Carrie shares her insights on how companies can leverage technology to improve the candidate experience and create a positive employer brand. As the founder of Carrie Cares Employment Brand Consulting, Carrie has helped numerous businesses develop and implement effective strategies to improve their employer brand and recruitment efforts. She is also a strong advocate for the over 50 workforce, believing that they have a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer companies.

Welcome to THE SHRED a quick bite of Chad & Cheese breaking news – this is Chad Sowash This SHRED provided by our friends at HappyRecruiter.com. Why Happy Recruiter, because you don’t want a pissed off Recruiter… Duh… Visit HappyRecruiter.com and check out Dora, your recruitment robot. She helps you save time and recruit more candidates – HappyRecruiter.com. HOLY MOTHER OF GOD we have ANOTHER ACQUISITION Recruitics just acquired KRT MARKETING… That’

$1.5 trillion in student debt is breaking students backs, but it could also break the U.S. economy. Steven and Faith Rothberg who join Chad and Julie for a look at how College affects the workforce and our economy. Is college too big of a business to fail? Are all colleges treated the same? Why aren’t more companies driving the talent conversation through investment? All this and more on When College Breaks The U.S. Economy podcast. Brought to you by Nexxt at Text2Hire – in today’s

As the dog days of summer drag on, industry news remains hot, hot, HOT! This week, the boys discuss Indeed’s latest strategy to stick-it to recruitment ad agencies, as well as break down the latest buying spree of programmatic ad solutions and chat about Google’s latest strike against the likes of HackerRank and Github. Enjoy and give sponsors JobAdx, Sovren and Canvas lots of affection.

Gerry Tales with industry icon Gerry Crispin was off-the-chain, and this is Part IV of our interview on all-things-recruiting. Enjoy, get smarter and show exclusive sponsor Nexxt some love.

One of the biggest stories from 2018 was recruiting software solution Scout getting $100 million in investment. The company is quietly becoming a force, so the boys decided to sit down with CEO Ken Lazarus to find out what’s going on. Enjoy this Uncommon exclusive.

Part of our interview with Torin Ellis. Full video interview coming soon. Audio Only. For the full video go to the YouTube channel.

It’s been a week since tearin’ shit up in London, and the boys are psyched to get back to the weekly round-up show. And the hits just keep on rollin’. This week, programmatic remains hot, Amazon says ‘there’s nothing to see here’ in light of strike / no strike news, and summer camps in London and Barcelona have taken a turn for the worst. Sovren, Canvas and JobAdx deserve you undivided attention.

Do staffing firms need a native app for iPhones and Android devices? This startup certainly thinks so, but do the boys agree? Let’s just say it’s a house divided. Ready. Aim. Listen. And enjoy this Talroo exclusive.

Before going on stage at Recfest 2019, this happened. ‘Murica! Special thanks to Talent Nexus for creating.

It’s The Shred – a mini-Chad and Cheese bite of Breaking News — This is Chad Sowash On to the NEWS for July 16st 2019.. THE ARMS RACE IS RED HOT We were talking about texting and chatbots – Now it’s a word most TA professionals can’t even spell… Programmatic… That’s right StepStone starts their chess moves by taking AppCast — hands down the recruitment industries programmatic leader — App cast off the board, then Indeed strikes

Torin Ellis, a self-described coach, consultant, and speaker specializing in diversity and inclusion joins the boys for a Black History Month check-on on the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Torin shares his perspective on the importance of universal design and organizational redesign in fostering inclusivity, addressing the backlash against "wokeism," the challenges in advancing DEI, and the need for a collective voice to combat setbacks, such as Supreme Court decision to terminate Affirmative Action. Torin emphasizes the significance of taking action and not just relying on discussions, urging organizations to address issues like pay inequality actively. The trio explores strategies to navigate the socio-political landscape and drive progress in DEI initiatives. Then we discuss a controversial statements made by Governor Ron DeSantis, equating slavery to a work training program, and emphasizing the importance of addressing racism and inequality beyond just conversations in black churches but spreading awareness in various communities. The conversation delves into the challenges of building relationships, advocating for honest discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Torin shares insights into the increasing demand for diversity and inclusion education in companies, highlighting the need for CEOs to make a genuine commitment, allocate resources, and be held accountable for diversity initiatives. The discussion also touches on the performative nature of some diversity efforts and the importance of tangible outcomes. Torin reflects on the debate between Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, emphasizing the need for action in addition to public discourse. Finally, as it is Black History Month, Torin shares his personal connection to the month and encourages understanding and support from individuals, acknowledging the potential for positive change when addressing interference in achieving diversity goals.

When Stepstone acquired Appcast, the boys wondered why Indeed failed to snatch-up programmatic’s most well-known and successful companies. Maybe Indeed wasn’t even interested. Turns out, they were, as proven by the recent announcement that they acquired second-rate competitor, ClickIQ. In this episode, the guys bring in some special guests to get to the bottom of things, as well as cover a broad range of topics, including Facebook’s issues, Recfest roundup, Hirevue’s impending sale.

Gerry Tales with industry icon Gerry Crispin was off-the-chain, and this is Part III of our interview all-things-recruiting. Enjoy, get smarter and show exclusive sponsor Nexxt some love.