The Chad & Cheese Podcast brings more than 40 years of combined experience to the podcast industry, Chad & Cheese adds a unique perspective and brash flavor to the generally bland stew of hum-drum “yes-yes” and ass-kiss rhetoric that you normally get from people in recruitment, talent management, Technology, and workforce economics.
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In this episode, Chad and Cheese explore the latest names on the "Naughty" and "Nice" lists. On the Naughty List, we have Ilit Raz, Founder & CEO of Joonko, for misleading inve…
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In this episode, Chad and Cheese explore the latest names on the "Naughty" and "Nice" lists. On the Naughty List, we have Ilit Raz, Founder & CEO of Joonko, for misleading investors by claiming non-existent clients, and the Department of Labor, which made a huge error in job statistics, confusing job seekers. Gerald O'Connor, founder of Impact Plastics Inc., is also featured for unethical actions. On the Nice List, we celebrate Shuo Wang, Co-founder & CRO of Deel, for making Forbes' richest women list, Taylor Swift for her empowering influence, and the rise of the I…
Welcome to the Chat and Cheese Podcast's holiday extravaganza, where HR gossip meets holiday cheer — and no one is safe. It’s like your company holiday party, but with more alcohol and fewer awkwa…
Welcome to the Chat …
Welcome to the Chat and Cheese Podcast's holiday extravaganza, where HR gossip meets holiday cheer — and no one is safe. It’s like your company holiday party, but with more alcohol and fewer awkward dance moves (maybe).Holiday Coal Recipients: The Master of Deception The Corporate Grinch The Kings of "Almost There" Holiday Heroes: The Billion-Dollar Badass The Pop Powerhouse The Viral Appetizer Wizard Final Thought:Whether you’re running from accountability or running the world, Chad & Joel see you. In a year filled with corporate antics, unlikely successes, and viral cheese pulls, t…
Live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Chad & Cheese corner Audra Knight, the employer branding wizard at Foundation Medicine, to spill the tea on how companies can stop being boring and …
Live from the Shaker…
Live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Chad & Cheese corner Audra Knight, the employer branding wizard at Foundation Medicine, to spill the tea on how companies can stop being boring and actually build a brand people care about. Audra preaches the gospel of internal communications, because apparently, it’s not enough to just have a logo and a “We’re Hiring!” post on LinkedIn.She dishes on the art of getting your employees to share their stories without bribing them (much), making your company seem like a place where people want to work—not just survive. Audra also marvel…
In this episode of The Chad and Cheese podcast, Noelle London, founder and CEO of Illoominus, discusses her AI-powered people intelligence platform designed to integrate and analyze HR data. She share…
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In this episode of The Chad and Cheese podcast, Noelle London, founder and CEO of Illoominus, discusses her AI-powered people intelligence platform designed to integrate and analyze HR data. She shares insights on the challenges of dirty data, the importance of strategic partnerships, and the competitive landscape in HR technology. The conversation also covers funding strategies, the role of Techstars, and how Illoominus aims to provide actionable insights for HR leaders to make informed decisions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Illoominus and Noelle London03:36 Pitching Illuminus: The AI-Powere…
In this episode, we’re diving into the hottest tech news - Khanmigo taking over classrooms, Artisan's new AI workers, and Hiring Branch scoring $3.5M for an AI hiring tool! What's up with WhatJobs? …
In this episode, we…
In this episode, we’re diving into the hottest tech news - Khanmigo taking over classrooms, Artisan's new AI workers, and Hiring Branch scoring $3.5M for an AI hiring tool! What's up with WhatJobs? Meta aligning with Google Microsoft and Amazon is exploring nuclear energy for AI, and TikTok’s doom scroll is in big trouble. It’s a wild tech ride, y’all! Subscribe Now!Time-codes: 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Sponsor: Shaker Recruitment https://shaker.com 2:02 - Small Talk about some Weird Things 4:38 - Shout out to Yacht Rock Documentary 7:11 - Shout out to Workplace Stress 10:05 - Shout out to…
In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel and Chad discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes about pets and Sleep deprivation to the unsettling news about drones in …
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In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel and Chad discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes about pets and sleep deprivation to the unsettling news about drones in New Jersey. They delve into the implications of workplace stress and corporate responses, highlighting a controversial case of a company firing employees due to stress. The conversation shifts to the role of AI in recruitment and marketing, followed by a light-hearted update on their fantasy football league. Finally, they explore the impact of AI in Education, particularly through the Khanmigo pla…
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.
The Shred is a weekl…
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.
From the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Julie Sowash, executive director of Disability Solutions, survived Chad & Cheese’s snarkapalooza to talk AI ethics, data transparency, and why hiring u…
From the Shaker Gree…
From the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Julie Sowash, executive director of Disability Solutions, survived Chad & Cheese’s snarkapalooza to talk AI ethics, data transparency, and why hiring underrepresented talent is more than a checkbox Exercise. She preached the gospel of blending tech with human connection (shocking, we know) and reminded companies that “diversity commitment” isn’t code for “nice press release.”Julie also spilled on how 2024’s economic rollercoaster crushed some dreams but made strategic DEI even more essential. Oh, and she managed to keep things heartf…
Welcome back to HR's Most Dangerous Podcast, where Chad and Joel serve up spicy takes and recruiting truths hotter than a Nashville summer. This week, they wrangle Courtney Dempsey, the tech-savvy ma…
Welcome back to HR's…
Welcome back to HR's Most Dangerous Podcast, where Chad and Joel serve up spicy takes and recruiting truths hotter than a Nashville summer. This week, they wrangle Courtney Dempsey, the tech-savvy maestro behind Southern Rock Restaurants’ hiring empire. With 160 restaurants and a hiring strategy sharper than a deli slicer, Courtney spills the secret sauce: targeting job seekers while the rest of us are dreaming about tacos at 3 AM.Hear how she uses LLMs like they’re her personal AI attack dogs, outsmarts bigger competitors with zero chill, and recruits AARP members because, frankly, Gen Z…
In this episode, Chad&Cheese unpack the latest business drama: LinkedIn lays off 1% of its workforce, ERE Media and SourceCon's unexpected fall, the explosive scuffle between Rippling and Deel, JA…
In this episode, Cha…
In this episode, Chad&Cheese unpack the latest business drama: LinkedIn lays off 1% of its workforce, ERE Media and SourceCon's unexpected fall, the explosive scuffle between Rippling and Deel, JAMA’s shocking AI vs. human showdown, Walmart’s controversial DEI retreat, and OnlyFans’ out-of-control earnings surge. You won’t want to miss this! Subscribe NOW!Time-codes: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Sponsor: Shaker Recruitment https://shaker.com 2:05 - Small Talk 4:38 - Shout out to Spotify 9:48 - Shout out to Social Commerce 14:02 - FREE STUFF 15:33 - Happy Birthday Dear Subscribers 16:14 - …
In this episode, Chad&Cheese unpack the latest business drama: LinkedIn lays off 1% of its workforce, ERE Media and SourceCon's unexpected fall, the explosive scuffle between Rippling and Deel, JA…
In this episode, Cha…
In this episode, Chad&Cheese unpack the latest business drama: LinkedIn lays off 1% of its workforce, ERE Media and SourceCon's unexpected fall, the explosive scuffle between Rippling and Deel, JAMA’s shocking AI vs. human showdown, Walmart’s controversial DEI retreat, and OnlyFans’ out-of-control earnings surge. You won’t want to miss this! Subscribe NOW!Time-codes: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Sponsor: Shaker Recruitment https://shaker.com 2:05 - Small Talk 4:38 - Shout out to Spotify 9:48 - Shout out to Social Commerce 14:02 - FREE STUFF 15:33 - Happy Birthday Dear Subscribers 16:14 - …
In this episode of The Chad and Cheese podcast, Joel and Chad discuss various topics including their experiences with Chipotle and the implementation of Paradox, the impressive Growth of their podcast…
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In this episode of The Chad and Cheese podcast, Joel and Chad discuss various topics including their experiences with Chipotle and the implementation of Paradox, the impressive growth of their podcast as highlighted by Spotify's year-end wrap-up, the rise of social commerce particularly through TikTok, and the potential for LinkedIn to enhance job applications through video content.They also touch on LinkedIn's recent layoffs and speculate on the future of ERE and its SourceCon conference. In this conversation, Chad and Joel reflect on the evolution of the recruitment industry, particularly fo…
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.
The Shred is a weekl…
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.
Brace yourselves: The Chad & Cheese Podcast is back, this time with retired Lieutenant General Russell L. Honoré—who proves you can train and lead half a million troops and drop some epic truth…
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Brace yourselves: The Chad & Cheese Podcast is back, this time with retired Lieutenant General Russell L. Honoré—who proves you can train and lead half a million troops and drop some epic truth bombs on HR, AI, and America’s obsession with cheap stuff.In this spicy episode, we cover:HR Meets Boot Camp: General Honoré schools us on why leading people isn’t about asking, “You’re good, right?” and walking off like a clueless middle manager.Robots Can’t Cook Gumbo: Automation might make life easier, but it’s not making you a killer bowl of Cajun deliciousness—or fixing …
John Graham, Shaker’s VP of Employer Brand Strategy, hit RecFest USA with a mic drop on recruitment marketing and employer branding as we careen into 2025. His talk? A mix of AI hype, DEI drama, and…
John Graham, Shaker…
John Graham, Shaker’s VP of Employer Brand Strategy, hit RecFest USA with a mic drop on recruitment marketing and employer branding as we careen into 2025. His talk? A mix of AI hype, DEI drama, and a reality check for those clinging to the idea of "jobs for life" like it's still 1985.Graham’s big reveal: employer branding is less about forever and more about for now, pivoting to a launchpad for career development instead of a golden handshake into Retirement. He also dove into AI, calling it both the hero and potential villain of recruitment. Sure, it’s reshaping strategies faster than …
In this episode, Chad & Cheese bring in their old friends Emi, Maureen, and Lieven to see where their Jive Turkey goes! Emi throws a huge thumbs down to office policies, Maureen calls out Indeed f…
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In this episode, Chad & Cheese bring in their old friends Emi, Maureen, and Lieven to see where their Jive Turkey goes! Emi throws a huge thumbs down to office policies, Maureen calls out Indeed for a major blunder, and Lieven drops a bomb on the Dutch government’s attack on self-employed workers. Chad’s pissed about mass deportation, and Joel’s not having it with DEI being abandoned. Everyone’s got a Jive Turkey to roast—don’t miss it. Subscribe now!Time-codes: 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Sponsor: Shaker Recruitment https://shaker.com 2:30 - Thanksgiving Small Talk 5:14 - FREE STUFF…
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 aroun…
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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.Chapters00:00 - Th…
The boys sit down with Chloé Rada, Senior Director of Talent Attraction at ZoomInfo, a title so fancy it barely fits on a business card. With over two decades of experience (read: she’s seen it all…
The boys sit down wi…
The boys sit down with Chloé Rada, Senior Director of Talent Attraction at ZoomInfo, a title so fancy it barely fits on a business card. With over two decades of experience (read: she’s seen it all), Chloé’s here to school us on how to build an employer brand that doesn’t scream “we’re trying too hard.”Chloé talks about her mission to snag top-tier engineering talent while rolling out international internship programs—because apparently ZoomInfo doesn’t have enough geniuses yet. She champions trial-and-error Innovation, which is HR speak for “we might mess up, but hey, it…