In this episode of The Chad and Cheese podcast, hosts Joel and Chad celebrate Thanksgiving with humor and insights, introducing the concept of ‘jive turkeys’ in the recruiting world. Discussions around their personal Thanksgiving experiences, define what a jive turkey is, and highlight notable HR Jive Turkeys of 2024.

The episode also features guest insights from Emi Beredugo, Lieven Van Nieuwenhuyze, and Maureen Clough aka Mo. So, grab a turkey leg, some stuffing, a beer, and get ready for fun, insights, and JIVE TURKEYS!

Who earned a Jive Turkey? You gotta listen to find out.

Chapters

00:00 – Thanksgiving Greetings and Context

03:02 – Jive Turkey Episode Introduction

07:00 – Defining Jive Turkey

11:05 – Jive Turkeys of 2024: Art Zeile

15:00 – Jive Turkeys of 2024: ZipRecruiter

20:55 – Guest Insights: Emmy Beredugo

22:25 – Introduction and Light Banter

25:00 – The Importance of Continuous Learning

25:59 – Critique of Corporate Diversity Efforts

34:04 -Economic Implications of Mass Deportation

40:56 -The Future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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