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  • Randstad Screws Monster
    2025/07/25
    On this week's episode, Moe comes out hot and spills on "Coldplay-Gate," that viral kiss-cam fiasco where a couple (turns out, cheating execs from Astronomer) bolted like they saw a ghost. It's not just gossip—it's schadenfreude gold, highlighting how the C-suite plays by different rules. Joel highlights ZipRececruiter's most recent marketing strategy: Embracing old school linear TV by sponsoring a new show on Fox. Chad rants about the new $250 "integrity fee" for US tourist visas—because nothing says "welcome" like a cash grab that could tank tourism before the 2026 World Cup. Ashby news brings the fire, snagging a whopping $50M Series D, doubling customers (now 2,700+ like OpenAI and Shopify), boosting revenue 135%, and barely dipping into last year's Series C. Why more cash? To evolve "at the speed of AI," building all-in-one recruiting magic—sourcing, scheduling, analytics—that users call "beautiful software." No more tool sprawl; it's the startup darling dethroning clunky vets like Greenhouse. Chad's verdict: Finally, an ATS nobody bitches about—refreshing in a moan-fest industry! Then, drama alert: Bold snatches Monster and CareerBuilder assets for $28.4M in a bankruptcy auction (up from a start of $7M). Great domains, SEO juice ... but Bold's predatory paywalls (mandatory sign-ups, fees for full job deets) scream "job seeker trap." Chad's not thrilled—hopes they don't prey harder with that Monster muscle. Randstad? Total villains. They boast $5.8B revenue and 3% EBITDA margins, but screw Monster employees worldwide. Days before mass layoffs, they gutted severance: From 1.5 weeks/year (up to 16) to a flat two weeks. Imagine losing $28K if you're a 20-year vet! In France, it's worse—brutal shutdowns, no support, leaving taxpayers footing unemployment bills. Vendors? Stiffed millions after Monster ran up tabs they knew were doomed. Chad's furious: "Corporate welfare at its finest." Until CEOs like don orange jumpsuits, the little guys get proper f***ed. AI corner: Perplexity's CEO says says recruiter jobs are soon to be a thing of the past, and Salesforce's Mark Benioff probably agrees, as his company is doing up to 50% or more with less. Moe's skeptical: "Hype to sell shares!" Chad sees task automation (bye, scheduling drudgery) but demands AI taxes and UBI pronto. Jobs evolve, but painful contractions ahead? We'll be watching. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome Back 02:21 - Maureen's Disney Cruise Experience 04:04 - Tribute to Matt Lavery 07:09 - Coldplay Gate: The Viral Incident 08:52 - Integrity Fees for Tourists 10:19 - Ashby: A Positive ATS Experience 12:41 - Bold's Acquisition and Job Seeker Concerns 15:59 - Ronstadt's Treatment of Employees 18:29 - The Impact on Vendors and Corporate Accountability 23:23 - Future of Recruitment and AI Integration 32:14 - Closing Thoughts and Dad Jokes
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    54 分
  • Shredded: Bold Holdings, ZipRecruiter, Perplexity, Ashby, Velocity Global, Employment Hero, Seek, & More
    2025/07/24
    The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
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    6 分
  • Fixing the Candidate Pipeline with Alla Mezhvinsky
    2025/07/22
    Live from UNLEASH America, it’s an unfiltered convo with Steve Bartel (CEO, Gem) and Alla Mezhvinsky (VP, Talent & Workplace, Glean)—and it’s not your average kumbaya on hiring trends. 🧠 From AI-fueled chaos to tech stack therapy sessions, we’re diving headfirst into: 🤖 Resume spam and deepfake candidates 💸 Scaling dreams on skeleton budgets 🧱 Platform vs. integration: who ya got? 📊 Real data, real decisions—no BS dashboards Steve even spills the story behind how he got the Gem.com domain (spoiler: startup fairy tales aren't real). We’re talking transparency that actually builds trust, AI that actually works, and tech stacks that actually don’t blow up your budget. If you're tired of hype and want honest recruiting talk from people who live it—this episode's your antidote. 🎧 Press play or keep clinging to that broken job description. 00:00 - In this Episode 0:49 - How Steve Got Gem.com 4:05 - Alla's & Steve's Elevator Pitch 5:24 - Steve's Sense on the Conference 8:51 - Balancing Limited Resources Amid Growing Demands 14:30 - Rethinking Job Descriptions 16:10 - Deepfakes, Resume Spam, and the Hiring Hype: What's Real? 19:29 - Bringing Transparency to the Hiring Timeline 24:04 - Tariff Talk and Client Reaction 28:39 - Platforms vs. Integrations in the AI Era 31:22 - Reassessing the Stack: When and Why? 35:07 - Leveraging Data for Change in Talent Acquisition 38:17 - What the Future Looks Like
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    45 分
  • Job.com: Follow the Money
    2025/07/18
    In this episode, Chad and Cheese return from RecFest with sunburns, stories, and just enough energy to unpack a week full of WTFs. They kick things off with a heartfelt tribute to their late friend Matt Lavery, proof that even these two have a soft side under the sarcasm. But don’t get too comfortable, there’s plenty of industry drama to dig into. Job.com filed for bankruptcy (shocking no one), Indeed is back on its layoff tour, and Paradox is dealing with a data breach. Chris Foreman resurfaces at TotalJobs, and the big question looming over the industry: Will JobGet get the Monster (and the Builder too)? Stay tuned. Takeaways: Matt Lavery was a cherished friend and mentor. The podcast community has lost a valuable member. Job.com’s bankruptcy raises concerns for the industry. Indeed's layoffs reflect ongoing challenges in the job market. Data breaches are a serious issue for tech companies. Chris Foreman's move to TotalJobs is surprising given his previous plans. JobGet's acquisition of Monster signifies a drastic change in the job board landscape. The importance of valuing relationships and time with loved ones.
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    56 分
  • Shredded: Wibo, Job.com, Recruit Holdings, CareerBuilder, Monster, Ordio, LinkedIn, & More
    2025/07/17
    The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
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    7 分
  • Gettin' Giggy with Guru Dr. Ankit Kalda
    2025/07/15
    In this episode, the boys roll out the red carpet for Ankit Kalda, a finance brainiac from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. They dive into the gig economy’s role as a financial lifeboat for laid-off workers, tossing around ideas like Uber drivers dodging debt faster than a bad Tinder date. The crew chews over how gig work reshapes the workforce, with HR folks scrambling to keep up like over-caffeinated squirrels. They also poke at the headaches gig platforms face—think regulatory red tape and automation like Tesla’s robotaxis stealing the wheel. Plus, they riff on Uncle Sam’s snooping into gig earnings, what Gen Z expects from this hustle-heavy world, and whether the gig economy’s future is a shiny utopia or a dystopian dumpster fire. It’s a wild ride through jobs, bots, and government plots! Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the Gig Economy and Its Implications 02:22 - Understanding the Gig Economy as a Buffer 05:04 - The Impact of Gig Work on the Workforce 09:29 - Government Tracking of Gig Work 12:21 - Challenges Faced by Gig Platforms 14:40 - Temporary Solutions vs. Long-Term Viability 17:22 - Expectations of the Next Generation 20:44 - The Role of Regulation in Gig Work 25:11 - Healthcare and Long-Term Costs 28:49 - Future Outlook on the Gig Economy
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    30 分
  • Will Job.com Go Bust?
    2025/07/11
    This week on The Chad & Cheese Podcast: 💀 Job.com hits Chapter 11 – because apparently lighting $50-100 million on fire isn't a sustainable business strategy. Who knew? 🔁 Who's buying Job.com? Apparently Job.com! 🧠 CTO is owed $300K 🧃 Business model of doom. Imagine Fyre Festival for jobs 🔮 PE firms, VC money, zero logic – If you ever wanted a masterclass in financial acrobatics and corporate vanishing acts, this episode is your front row seat. It’s The Chad & Cheese Podcast – where bankruptcies come with a twist and a smirk.
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    43 分
  • One-Page Talent Management with Marc Effron
    2025/07/08
    In this episode of The Chad and Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash roll out the welcome mat for Marc Effron, the big cheese at Talent Strategy Group and coauthor of One Page Talent Management. The trio dives headfirst into the wild jungle of talent management, where CEOs and HR are apparently playing a bad game of telephone. Marc dishes on why HR processes need a simplicity makeover—like swapping War and Peace-length forms for a Post-it note. He spills the tea on why companies fumble employee development, the dire need to throw some cash at talent, and how generational quirks make managing folks feel like herding cats. Plus, they riff on HR’s quest to actually get what the business wants and adapt to the workplace’s new normal, all while dodging corporate chaos. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Talent Management and Complexity 01:17 - The Value of Talent and CEO Perspectives 04:18 - The Purpose Behind Writing the Book 04:36 - The Complexity of HR and Its Implications 05:13 - Understanding the Business and Customer Needs 06:37 - Investment in Employee Development 08:56 - Adapting to New Realities in the Workplace 09:24 - Generational Differences in Talent Management
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    34 分