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This week’s episode J.T. Odonnell and the Guys dive into massive changes shaping the recruitment and tech worlds. DHI Group restructures, splitting Dice and ClearanceJobs into separate powerhouses. …

This week’s episod…

This week’s episode J.T. Odonnell and the Guys dive into massive changes shaping the recruitment and tech worlds. DHI Group restructures, splitting Dice and ClearanceJobs into separate powerhouses. Shaker Recruitment Marketing merges with JobAdX, forming a job ad giant. LinkedIn enters the AI arena with JobsMatch and AI Recruitment tools, aiming to revolutionize hiring. Meanwhile, TikTok exits the U.S., leaving creators and brands scrambling. Over at Meta, Mark Zuckerberg lays off 3,600 employees—is this a calculated strategy or Zuck’s midlife crisis?Time-codes: 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Spo…

In the latest episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, J.T. O'Donnell crashes the party, diving headfirst into the chaotic whirlpool that is today's job market and recruitment tech. They start by roa…

In the latest episod…

In the latest episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, J.T. O'Donnell crashes the party, diving headfirst into the chaotic whirlpool that is today's job market and recruitment tech. They start by roasting the good ol' resume, with J.T. proclaiming it's about as useful as a screen door on a submarine in this AI-driven world. Next up, they tackle the plight of Harvard MBA grads, who apparently can't even buy a job in this Economy. One in four of these overachievers are sitting at home, probably wondering if their fancy degrees are just expensive wall decor. The show then takes a detour into cor…

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.

Gerry Crispin crashes into the Chad & Cheese podcast live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA. With a cool 53 years in recruiting under his belt, Gerry takes us through his career, where he …

Gerry Crispin crashe…

Gerry Crispin crashes into the Chad & Cheese podcast live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA. With a cool 53 years in recruiting under his belt, Gerry takes us through his career, where he picked up a few nuggets of Wisdom along the way, all while sticking to the golden rule of fairness—thanks, Johnson & Johnson! After dipping his toes in J&J, Roche, and a fancy boutique executive search firm, he’s got stories for days, each one teaching him more about this wild recruiting world.When it comes to advice, Gerry’s simple: master the basics, like understanding comp and ben…

Live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Joe Shaker dropped recruitment truth bombs with a side of optimism. Want to know the secret to winning the talent war? Or how MarTech is set to shake up…

Live from the Shaker…

Live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Joe Shaker dropped recruitment truth bombs with a side of optimism. Want to know the secret to winning the talent war? Or how MarTech is set to shake up hiring in 2025? Joe’s insights might just save your branding strategy—and your sanity.

Get ready for a wild ride through 2024 predictions gone wrong and bold visions for 2025! On this week’s show, with a little help from our friends, we’re diving into the future. Here’s what’s…

Get ready for a wild…

Get ready for a wild ride through 2024 predictions gone wrong and bold visions for 2025! On this week’s show, with a little help from our friends, we’re diving into the future. Here’s what’s on deck: Matt Lavery (UPS) predicts major challenges in the hourly entry-level workforce. Emi Beredugo says TikTok isn’t getting banned in the U.S. Lars Schmidt (Amplify Talent) sees a return to in-person interviews. Rebecca Volpano (Cielo Talent) declares 2025 the Year of the Robot. Sean Behr (Fountain) bets on automation rewriting the rules. Tim Meehan (Talent River Consulting) warns we’ll …

In this uproarious episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, our dynamic duo, Joel and Chad, dive into their holiday escapades—think less about eggnog and more about egg on their faces from last year'…

In this uproarious e…

In this uproarious episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, our dynamic duo, Joel and Chad, dive into their holiday escapades—think less about eggnog and more about egg on their faces from last year's predictions. They gleefully dissect their 2024 forecasts, celebrating the rare victories and lamenting the epic fails with the finesse of a stand-up comedian bombing on stage.They then throw the mic to some guests: Matt Lavery, Global Director of Sourcing, Recruiting & Onboarding at UPS  Emi Beredugo, Senior Manager, Recruiting Enablement  Lars Schmidt, Found, CEO at Amplify Talent Rebecc…

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.

In this episode, we chat with Chris Forman, founder of Appcast, about building a recruitment tech powerhouse while avoiding the classic startup trap of “too many ideas, not enough brains.”We cover…

In this episode, we …

In this episode, we chat with Chris Forman, founder of Appcast, about building a recruitment tech powerhouse while avoiding the classic startup trap of “too many ideas, not enough brains.”We cover Appcast’s rise from "rail builder" to Stepstone acquisition (thanks, "Daddy Warbucks" Axel Springer) and the buzzworthy Bayard deal. Was it genius strategy or just IPO window dressing? Chris doesn’t hold back—and might admit to ruffling some agency feathers.We also dive into why recruitment tech still struggles with basics like “Does this candidate meet the job requirements?” and whethe…

"Live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Jason Pistulka—Assistant VP of Talent Acquisition Operations at HCA Healthcare—graces us with his presence to drop some truth bombs on recruitment.…

"Live from the Shake…

"Live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Jason Pistulka—Assistant VP of Talent Acquisition Operations at HCA Healthcare—graces us with his presence to drop some truth bombs on recruitment. Spoiler alert: he's not here to hand out AI participation trophies. Jason throws shade at the industry’s blind faith in AI as a recruitment savior, arguing that maybe, just maybe, getting your operational act together would be a better idea.He spills the tea on HCA's branding game—giving their hospitals local names to charm their markets—and flexes their scale and healthcare cred like a bos…

In this special year-end recap, Chad and Cheese revisit the biggest moments and most talked-about episodes of 2024. Packed with insights, hot takes, and snarky commentary, this episode delivers a cura…

In this special year…

In this special year-end recap, Chad and Cheese revisit the biggest moments and most talked-about episodes of 2024. Packed with insights, hot takes, and snarky commentary, this episode delivers a curated journey through the stories that defined the HR tech industry over the past year.Featured Highlights: "ZipRecruiter is Lost" (March 2024)  "Workday Sucker Punches Eightfold and Beamery"  (March 2024)  "Bullhorn Strikes Back at Indeed" (June 2024) "Monster & CareerBuilder Merger" (July 2024) "Indeed TomFoolery" (August 2024) Chad an…

The Chad & Cheese Podcast 2024 Recap ShowIn this special year-end recap, Chad and Cheese revisit the biggest moments and most talked-about episodes of 2024. Packed with insights, hot takes, and sn…

The Chad & Chees…

The Chad & Cheese Podcast 2024 Recap ShowIn this special year-end recap, Chad and Cheese revisit the biggest moments and most talked-about episodes of 2024. Packed with insights, hot takes, and snarky commentary, this episode delivers a curated journey through the stories that defined the HR tech industry over the past year.Featured Highlights: "ZipRecruiter is Lost" (March 2024)  "Workday Sucker Punches Eightfold and Beamery"  (March 2024)  "Bullhorn Strikes Back at Indeed" (June 2024)  "Monster & CareerBuilder Merger" (July 2024) "Indeed Tomfukery" (August 2024)  Chad and Chees…

In this holiday special, our guests from 2024 come together to dish out the hottest takes on the biggest trends in talent, tech, and recruitment. From AI’s role in recruiting to the return of the of…

In this holiday spec…

In this holiday special, our guests from 2024 come together to dish out the hottest takes on the biggest trends in talent, tech, and recruitment. From AI’s role in recruiting to the return of the office, we’ve got the scoop you need to prep for 2025! Meet General Motors' Eileen Kovalsky, Adam Godson, CEO of Paradox, Chief Talent Officer Jessica Rush, Patti Tabris, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at ResultsCX, Stefan Premdas, Director, People Experience at sweetgreen, J.T. O'Donnell from Work It Daily, Julie Sowash, Executive Director and Co-founder of Disability Solutions, John Grah…

Behold! A holiday spectacle so dazzling, so insightful, it’ll practically guarantee you a promotion (results may vary, void where prohibited, don't quit your day job). We've wrangled all our favorit…

Behold! A holiday sp…

Behold! A holiday spectacle so dazzling, so insightful, it’ll practically guarantee you a promotion (results may vary, void where prohibited, don't quit your day job). We've wrangled all our favorite (and some we just tolerated) guests from 2024 to deliver scorching hot takes on the burning dumpster fire that is talent, tech, and recruitment. Think less "fireside chat" and more "dumpster fire chat."From AI’s inevitable robot overlord takeover of recruiting (will they finally fix the ATS? Don't hold your breath) to the thrilling return of the office (aka mandatory fun times!), we've got the…

Broadcasting live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Tim Sackett—dropped some truth bombs with Joel Cheesman about the cringe-worthy mistakes corporations make in their talent acquisition hu…

Broadcasting live fr…

Broadcasting live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Tim Sackett—dropped some truth bombs with Joel Cheesman about the cringe-worthy mistakes corporations make in their talent acquisition hustle.Oh, and guess what? Sackett's cooking up another book, creatively titled Talent Fix Volume 2—because one wasn’t enough. Expect fresh content, hot takes, and, presumably, a few digs at HR's favorite buzzwords.Sackett didn't hold back on the AI hype train, either. Turns out, he's underwhelmed by the industry's cutting-edge "meh" when it comes to applying AI in TA. Meanwhile, corporate Ameri…

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…

In this episode, Cha…

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…