The world seems to be balancing a lot of good news with the bad news these days. At least that’s an improvement from the days of COVID when it was all bad. Anyway, that same balance impacts the recruiting industry, and thus this episode. The good news: Amazon, Salesforce are hiring and companies like HiBob, Druid, Catalyte, Betterleap and others are raising new funds. The bad news: Google just laid-off hundreds of recruiters globally and Oyster, who’s raised $224 million is going through its second round of layoffs this year. Then the boys cover the UAW strike vs. the Big Three, ask whether we really need CEOs when there’s AI and wonder why Elon isn’t turning X (formerly Twitter) into an OnlyFans competitor. Even Rep. Lauren Boebert would approve. Enjoy.

HiBob Growth, Oyster Shrinkage

Everything Recruiting, Recruitment Marketing, Technology, Talent Management, and Workforce Economics wrapped in brash opinions and loads of snark. Industry veterans Chad Sowash & Joel Cheesman share their experience and opinion on a wide variety of topics and current news stories. Hiring companies, employers, and vendors tune in for insights from practitioners, vendors, startups, and these two knuckleheads.

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Recorded LIVE from Transform earlier this year. This episode explores the dynamic changes in the modern workplace including in-depth conversations with Janine Yancey, the CEO and founder of Emtrain. With her rich background as an employment lawyer and her innovative work, Janine provides unique perspectives on transforming HR practices, compliance training, and workplace culture.
Episode Chapters
0:00:00 - Podcast Intro
0:00:23 - Live from Transform Las Vegas
0:00:42 - Welcoming Janine Yancey
0:01:03 - Janine Yancey's Background
0:04:03 - Differentiating in a Competitive Market
0:06:10 - Partnerships with Industry Leaders
0:07:39 - Developing Management Skills
0:08:26 - Measuring Team Chemistry
0:09:49 - Building a Unified Team Culture
0:11:00 - Launching New People Analytics Tools
0:14:02 - The Impact of AI on Work
0:17:20 - Evolution of the Workforce

The Evolution of the Workforce with Janine Yancey

To know industry icon Gerry Crispin is to love Gerry Crispin. And if you missed our Gerry Tales series, do yourself a favor and check it out at https://www.chadcheese.com/gerry-crispin. Then come back for an after-hours interview with Gerry live from Unleash in Las Vegas. It's a walk down Memory Lane, a breath of fresh air for our times, and a sobering forecast of where things might be going.

Chapters:
0:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
0:00:35 - Gerry Crispin's Background
0:02:17 - Early Days and Formation of CareerXroads 
0:03:09 - The Internet and Job Boards Revolution
0:05:49 - Writing and Publishing the First Book
0:14:45 - Transition to Building a Community
0:16:35 - Reflecting on the Evolution of Talent Acquisition
0:17:31 - AI and the Future of Recruiting 
0:19:42 - Current State of Talent Acquisition Technology
0:25:11 - Improving Recruiting Efficiency and Integration
0:30:40 - DEI and the Supreme Court Decision Impact 
0:36:01 - Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement
0:37:01 - Insights from the UNLEASH Conference
0:38:16 - Conclusion and Gerry’s Contact Information

Gerry Tales from Unleash

This week, the boys cover a wide range of topics, including favorite new TV shows, shoutouts, events, and industry news, including a possible meltdown at DailyPay and a day of reckoning for Joonko. They dig into the recent acquisition of Teamable by Humanly and the acquisition of SkyHive Technologies by Cornerstone OnDemand. Plus, the uncover Indeed's strategic plans for market expansion shared on a corporate video. Then, WeWork better beware, 'cause Chuck E. Cheese is coming for a piece of its pizza pie as a remote workspace of choice.

00:00 - Intro and Entertainment
03:51 - Industry News and Acquisitions
13:11 - Events and Celebrations
18:39 - Humanly Acquisition
26:26 - CornerSone Acquisition  
26:52 - Indeed's Market Expansion Strategy
27:34 - Challenges of Skills-Based Hiring
43:37 - Chuck E. Cheese as a Remote Workspace

Exposed: Indeed Masterplan | Cornerstone'd & SkyHive'd as a Kite

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.

Shredded: Indeed, Cornerstone OnDemand, Humanly, Teamable, DailyPay, 10x.team, Jobtoolz & More

The pendulum goes back-and-forth. In 2021, a survey was published that showed people had never been more afraid to speak their minds (a shocking 9 out of 10 people have felt emotionally or physically unsafe to speak their mind more than once in the past 18 months. Unsurprisingly, the conversation topics that have generated the most fear include political or social issues (74%) and COVID-19 issues (70%). It was the peak of MeToo and George Floyd cancel culture. Fast forward to today, and thought leaders from Professor Scott Galloway to James Carville are pushing back. It's a lot to digest. That's why we invited Justin Jones-Fosu, founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful. to the show. Author of the upcoming book "Respectfully Disagree," Justin and the boys cover a wide array of topics that many are afraid to bridge, but shouldn't be. If you've ever found yourself keeping quiet, instead of engaging, this is a must-listen. And if you speak your mind on every occasion to do so, it might just be for you too.

HiBob Growth, Oyster Shrinkage

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