Episodes

  • Fiverr Growing Pains and RNC Grindr Strains

    Fiverr Growing Pains and RNC Grindr Strains
    Jul 26 2024
    On this week's show, the boys are talkin' Fiverr who's expanding its platform from a freelance marketplace to a "hiring platform," introducing new features like profession-based talent search and hourly rates. They are also adding AI-powered tools to enhance project management and user experience. Chad sees this as Fiverr growing up and moving away from short-term projects to longer-term relationships. However, Cheese sees it as a desperate move to compete in a changing landscape. What's more, Chad and Joel discuss various topics including the impact of AI on productivity, Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race, Kamala Harris's qualifications, and the GOP convention's effect on Grindr usage. They highlight the need for proper implementation of AI to avoid increased workloads and burnout. They also emphasize the importance of knowing when to step down as a leader, and they discuss the potential benefits of age-gating in politics. Additionally, they address the Republican strategy of discrediting leaders of color and the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 19:17 - The Impact of AI 21:06 - Fiverr's Pivot 30:35 - Knowing When to Step Down 31:08 - Age Gating in Politics 37:56 - Discrediting Leaders of Color Keywords Fiverr, freelance marketplace, hiring platform, profession-based talent search, hourly rates, AI-powered tools, project management, user experience, changing landscape, AI, security, AI, productivity, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, GOP convention, Grindr, burnout, leadership, age gating, diversity, equity, inclusion
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    47 mins
  • Shredded: HireVue, Fiverr, Syndio, Recruiter.com, Passionfruit, Workstaff, Tech1M & More

    Shredded: HireVue, Fiverr, Syndio, Recruiter.com, Passionfruit, Workstaff, Tech1M & More
    Jul 25 2024
    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.
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    7 mins
  • Skills-Based Hiring is a Mirage w/ Jason Putnam

    Skills-Based Hiring is a Mirage w/ Jason Putnam
    Jul 24 2024
    In this episode, Joel and Chad interview Jason Putnam, Chief Revenue Officer at Plum, about the flaws of skills-based hiring and the future of work. They discuss the challenges of becoming a skills-based organization, the importance of soft skills in hiring and promotion decisions, and the need for clean and comprehensive data to drive talent management. They also touch on the role of credentialing and the potential demise of the traditional resume. Overall, the conversation explores the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and management in the face of rapid technological advancements. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 02:13 - The Flaws of Skills-Based Hiring 06:10 - The Challenges of Creating a Foundational Base for Skills-Based Hiring 09:24 - The Integration of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management 13:00 - The Importance of Transparency and Internal Mobility 15:09 - The Role of Credentialing and Ongoing Learning 24:28 - Optimism and Pessimism about the Future of Work Keywords skills-based hiring, future of work, soft skills, data, credentialing, resume, talent acquisition, talent management, AI, upskilling
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    28 mins
  • Firing Squad: Gage's Justin Henshaw

    Firing Squad: Gage's Justin Henshaw
    Jul 22 2024
    Justin Henshaw, founder and CEO of Gage, joins the Chad and Cheese podcast to pitch his company. Gage is the first and only universal employment recognition system and engagement community built for shift and hourly workers. It allows employees to own and transfer their employment data, providing a complete and portable employment record. Gage also fosters community and connection among employees, allowing them to connect with peers, coworkers, and managers. The platform emphasizes engagement and rewards, with the goal of motivating and retaining shift and hourly workers. Gage is an employee engagement platform that aims to recognize and celebrate the hard work of every person in the workforce. The platform provides a gauge score to employees based on their reliability, trustworthiness, and performance. Gage's go-to-market strategy includes both a sales approach targeting mid to large enterprises and an organic approach with end users. The platform is primarily focused on the hourly workforce and younger generations who are not active on LinkedIn. Gage aims to become an industry standard and a language within businesses, where employees' gauge scores determine their pay and opportunities. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background of Justin Henshaw 05:26 - Pitching Gage: The Universal Employment Recognition System 08:03 - The Name and Relevance of Gage 08:55 - Justin Henshaw's Entrepreneurial Background 09:55 - Funding and Future Plans for Gage 11:07 - Ownership and Privacy of Employment Data on Gage 13:30 - Engagement and Communication on Gage 14:58 - Building Community and Connection on Gage 15:55- Interface and User Experience on Gage 16:36 - Joining a New Company on Gage 19:02 - The Gauge Score: A Measure of Reliability and Trustworthiness 20:34 - Go-to-Market Strategy: Sales Approach and Organic Growth 22:41 - Targeting the Hourly Workforce and Younger Generations 27:07 - Becoming an Industry Standard for Employee Recognition Keywords Gage, employment recognition system, engagement community, shift workers, hourly workers, employment data, portable employment record, community, connection, engagement, rewards, motivation, retention, employee engagement, gauge score, go-to-market strategy, competition, integrations, pricing model, ultimate goal
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    37 mins
  • Deel Dominates, Microsoft Dumps & Redbox Dies

    Deel Dominates, Microsoft Dumps & Redbox Dies
    Jul 19 2024
    This week, the boys are covering a ton of news. Hackajob impresses, while Axel Springer is considering spinning off its digital classifieds division, which includes StepStone and Aviv Group. Deel keeps winning with its latest acquisition of Hofy, while Lattice's decision to treat AI agents as employees fell flat with Netizens. DEI took a big hit with the disbanding of Microsoft's diversity and inclusion team and SHRM deleting "equity" from its messaging. Plus, how do you take your Skyline Chili? Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 05:13 - Hackajob's new AI integration 06:55 - Richard Simmons Tribute 08:36 - Free Stuff 10:59 - RecFest Announcement 12:21 - Redbox Liquidation 14:17 - Axel Springer Rum Springer 18:08 - Deal Acquires Hofy 24:13 - Lattice AI Controversy 29:10 - Microsoft Dumps DEI 44:15 - Skyline Chili #1 Keywords Axel Springer, spin-off, digital classifieds, StepStone, Aviv Group, media assets, restructuring, European strategy, acquisition, remote office equipment management, payroll provider, AI agents, employees, diversity and inclusion, fast food chains, Skyline Chili, In-N-Out, Whataburger, Hattie B's, Lattice.
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    49 mins
  • Shredded: Deel, Job&Talent, LinkedIn, Stepstone, WorkHero, Doinstruct, Moniti, LegalFly & More

    Shredded: Deel, Job&Talent, LinkedIn, Stepstone, WorkHero, Doinstruct, Moniti, LegalFly & More
    Jul 18 2024
    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.
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    7 mins
  • Real AI Recruiting Use Cases with Adam Gordon

    Real AI Recruiting Use Cases with Adam Gordon
    Jul 17 2024
    Companies are hearing all of the efficiencies they can enjoy by using large language models (LLM) but have no clue where to start. Luckily, Adam Gordon, cofounder at Poetry, can answer some of those questions for TA leaders and recruiters while Chad & Cheese can attest to LLMs integrated into podcasting platforms. If you're new to LLMs, and using solutions like ChatGPT, or you're a seasoned pro, this episode is for you.
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    37 mins
  • Give People What They Want with Angela Cheng-Cimini

    Give People What They Want with Angela Cheng-Cimini
    Jul 15 2024
    In this episode, the boys interview Angela Cheng-Cimini, the CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing, about hyper-individualization in the workplace. They discuss the importance of meeting employees where they are and providing a personalized employee experience. They also explore the impact of COVID-19 on workplace flexibility and the shift towards remote work. The conversation covers topics such as pay transparency, career progression, and the role of managers in shaping the employee experience. Angela emphasizes the need for organizations to adapt to the changing expectations of employees and create a culture of belonging and growth. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 03:00 - Hyper Individualization: Meeting Employees Where They Are 05:12 - Pay Transparency and Pay Equity 08:35 - Career Progression: Making It Visible and Accessible 13:07 - The Changing Attitudes Towards Becoming a Manager 21:30 - Navigating Politics in the Workplace 23:37 - The Challenges and Importance of Midline Leaders Keywords hyper-individualization, workplace flexibility, remote work, pay transparency, career progression, managers, employee experience, culture
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    28 mins