In this lively Chad and Cheese podcast episode, our courageous hosts tackle the recruitment world with wit and sarcasm. They mourn the downfall of job board giants CareerBuilder and Monster, now on the clearance rack, as private equity bean counters strip them bare.

Chad laments their lack of vision, while Joel predicts three fates: a ZipRecruiter roll-up, a Recruit Holdings acquisition, or an international player snagging a cheap U.S. foothold. J.T. scoffs, saying job seekers hate these brands and job boards are dinosaurs.

The trio then roasts Indeed’s late-to-the-party conversational AI tools, with Chad calling them five years behind and Joel comparing Indeed’s struggles to Apple’s innovation slump. J.T. notes Indeed’s trust issues, with scam texts spiking 500%.

Meanwhile, SmartRecruiters’ bold AI platform, Winston, earns praise for its forward-thinking pivot, unlike Workday’s Josh Bersin propaganda machine and iCIMS’ press-release snooze.

They wrap with a dive into the creator economy, where user-generated content is outpacing traditional media. J.T. cheers the shift to monetizing knowledge, urging everyone to jump in, while Chad stresses the need for a business model to cash in. Oh, and Joel sneaks in a Beach Boys tribute, Father’s Day shout-outs, and a NSFW OnlyFans anecdote, because why not?

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Personal Updates

02:58 - Reflections on the Beach Boys and Father's Day

06:04 - AI's Impact on Human Interaction

08:55 - CareerBuilder and Monster's Decline

18:07 - The Future of Job Boards and Market Dynamics

25:23 - The Future of Job Boards

28:29 - Indeed's Challenges and Innovations

35:02 - Workday and SmartRecruiters "Innovate"?

39:27 - The Rise of User-Generated Content

48:20 - The Shift in Media Consumption

The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.

Fasten your tech-hipster bum bags—Chad, Lieven, and Emi globe-trot through HR mayhem, startup soap operas, and political facepalms.

🦄 Parloa’s riding high while Builder.ai’s IPO dreams crash-land like dad jokes at a startup open mic.

Plus: Red wine splashes, tipping etiquette atrocities, and a Putin punchline that'll make you think (and chuckle).

Chaos never sounded so charming—hit play.

Chapters

00:00 Ukrainian Innovation: A Game Changer

05:08 Elon Musk and the European EV Market Shift

09:28 Tipping Culture in Europe vs. the US

14:57 The Rise and Fall of Builder.ai

20:41 Accountability in the Startup World

23:32 Emergence of AI Unicorns in Europe

25:09 The Impact of Conversational AI on Jobs

27:57 AI in HR: Enhancing Candidate Engagement

32:15 Recruit Roo's Ambitious Expansion in Europe

40:12 The American Dream: Seeking Stability in Europe

Buckle up for a riotous romp through the HR jungle on The Chad and Cheese Podcast! Hosts Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash, the dynamic duo of workplace wit, are joined by Jordan Birnbaum, the Glinda Group’s co-founder and resident HR wizard, who’s ready to zap some sense into the corporate chaos.

Armed with his industrial-organizational psychology and behavioral science superpowers, Jordan dishes on why HR is stuck in a Dilbert cartoon, flailing under outdated structures. He’s calling for an HR glow-up, splitting it into specialized squads to actually support employees instead of drowning them in paperwork.

The trio dives into AI’s takeover of HR—think less “Terminator,” more “clippy on steroids”—and how it’s shaking up everything from hiring to watercooler chats. They also tackle generational workplace vibes (Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z, oh my!) and why agility is the secret sauce for HR that doesn’t suck.

With Jordan’s vision, it’s all about crafting workplaces that don’t make you want to rage-quit on Monday. Expect sharp insights, belly laughs, and a few “HR-rible” puns as Joel and Chad grill Jordan on building a happier, less soul-crushing office life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jordan Birnbaum

05:06 The Glinda Group and Its Mission

06:55 Exploring HR's Ineffectiveness

09:23 Reimagining HR's Structure

13:53 The Role of AI in HR Transformation

18:51 Generational Perspectives on HR

24:45 Future of Work and AI's Impact

On this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, it’s birthday hangovers, five liters of port, and one big "healthy budget" middle finger from Indeed. Maureen “Mo” Clough is back and just in time to witness Chris Hyams “decide” to leave his CEO chair... right before his old boss waltzes in and takes it. Coincidence? LOL.

👉 Indeed jacks up prices and slaps on a euphemism: Healthy Budget. Translation? Pay more, get less, and smile through it.

From laugh-out-loud corporate chaos to serious HR wake-up calls, it’s a bender of an episode. BYOBunker

The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.

On this episode of The Chad and Cheese Podcast, the boys lasso in Jeremy Mancheski, the big kahuna at OutSolve, for a wild ride through the HR compliance jungle.

Jeremy drops truth bombs about why HR compliance is the unsung hero of keeping companies out of hot water, all while juggling the chaos of ever-shifting regulations like a circus clown. They dive into the thrilling world of data collection—because who doesn’t love a good spreadsheet?

The trio also tackles the nail-biting drama of poster compliance (yes, those break room posters are a big deal), the affirmative action planning glow-up, and hot-button issues like immigration and I-9 forms that make HR folks sweat.

Peering into their crystal ball, they riff on the future of DEI in hiring and how AI and hybrid workspaces are shaking up HR like a bad office karaoke night. 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to OutSolve and HR Compliance

02:51 - Navigating the Changing Landscape of Compliance

07:32 - The Importance of Data Collection in HR

10:39 - Understanding Poster Compliance and Its Challenges

13:40 - The Shift in AAP Providers and Compliance Strategies

15:57 - Emerging Topics in HR: Immigration and I-9 Compliance

19:15 - The Future of DEI and Its Impact on Hiring

21:15 - Looking Ahead: AI and Hybrid Workspaces

Welcome to The Chad & Cheese birthday week! After 8+ years and damn near 1,500 episodes, we’ve earned some time poolside… or in my case, beer-in-hand, toes-in-sand.

BUT—before we disappear into the SPF and piña coladas, we’ve got a little birthday gift for you. It’s a brand spankin’ new episode of Talent Chasing—the podcast where Moneyball meets Office Space... yeah, let that marinate. What does it mean? Hell if I know, but you’ll figure it out.

This week, Brian, Jasper, and Chad dive into the NFL draft disaster that was Shedeur Sanders' slide to the fifth round. Was it race? Was it reputation? Was it just good ol’ football fear of a confident quarterback with a very famous dad? Yep. All that and a side of bullshit.

So unwrap your present, hit play, and enjoy the chaos.

Happy Birthday to us—Sowash out!

More Talent Chasing at TalentChasing.com

The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, the boys interview Dr. Poornima Luthra, a TEDx speaker, associate professor at Copenhagen Business School, and author specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. Luthra discusses her upcoming book, Can I Say That?, which explores the backlash against DEI initiatives, rooted in her 18 years of academic research in talent management and HR.

Key Points:

The episode blends humor, critical analysis, and practical insights, urging listeners to rethink DEI approaches and commit to systemic change despite resistance.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Poornima Luthra

02:31 - The Personal Journey into DEI

04:01 - Global Perspectives on DEI Backlash

05:27 - Understanding Fear in DEI Resistance

11:21 - The Zero-Sum Game of DEI

17:49 - The Impact of Resistance on Workplace Dynamics

21:10 - Meritocracy vs. DEI: A Flawed Concept

24:56 - Corporate Responses to DEI Challenges

27:37 - The Role of Allyship in DEI

31:57 - Promoting the New Book: Can I Say That?