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Hold onto your hats for another candid episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, where the industry's most opinionated trio—Chad Sowash, Joel Cheesman, and JT O'Donnell—break down the latest HR tech shakeups. Between JT's "29th" birthday celebrations and Chad "hydrating" with a Guinness in Portugal, the group dives deep into the iCIMS leadership change. Is a CFO-turned-CEO a sign of a bold new chapter or a flashing "For Sale" sign? The hosts don't hold back on what this means for employees and customers alike.The acquisition trail is just as heated, as the team debates Phenom snapping up Plum.io and questions whether more "psychobabble" assessments actually solve hiring problems. On the flip side, there's plenty of buzz around Greenhouse's bet on Ezra AI Labs and the massive revenue potential behind LinkedIn's new Agentic AI hiring tools. JT shares her exclusive early-access results, while the guys debate whether it's a recruiter's dream or just a glorified search bar. From a look at LinkedIn's Thought Leader Ads to a fiery discussion on living wages and a shout-out to King Charles, this episode is packed with industry realism and sharp wit. It all culminates in a high-stakes round of "Who'd You Rather?" where the team chooses between the AI talent agents at Dex and the personalized coaching of Blooma.  Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Celebrations 02:56 - World Cup Ticket Prices and Attendance Concerns 05:57 - The Cost of Experiences and Living Wages 08:55 - Innovative Advertising on LinkedIn 12:00 - Political Commentary and Economic Insights 14:57 - Upcoming Events and Travel Plans 17:10 - Chicago Delicacies and Nostalgia 18:25 - Leadership Changes at iCims 19:15 - The Impact of New Leadership 22:19 - The Future of iCims 26:26 - Acquisitions in the Talent Assessment Space 30:08 - Behavioral Testing: A Critical Perspective 34:15 - Greenhouse's Strategic Acquisition of Ezra AI Labs 39:14 - The Value of Timing in Business Decisions 42:13 - LinkedIn's New AI Hiring Tools 50:10 - The Evolution of Recruitment Skills 54:11 - Innovative Job Seeking Strategies 01:00:24 - Comparing New Startups: Dex vs. Blooma

Busy week with 3 acquisitions by Deel, Ohenom and Greenhouse. A new CEO at ICims and Built In launches an AI Search enhancement for employers. https://hrtechfeed.com/ Sponsored by our friends at Dalia.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recruiting platform Paraform has raised $40 million in Series B funding,... https://hrtechfeed.com/recruiting-platform-paraform-has-raised-40-million-in-series-b/ Findem, the AI platform for talent outcomes, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Glider AI, a skills validation platform. Together, the companies will deliver an AI-powered hiring solution that produces hire-ready candidates—candidates who are discovered, assessed and verified before they reach hiring managers. https://hrtechfeed.com/findem-to-acquire-glider-ai/ Workable announced the launch of Workable Agent, an AI recruiting agent built directly into its ATS. More than an add-on or isolated feature, Workable Agent brings agency-level recruiting capability directly inside the hiring platform. It acts as a full-cycle hiring teammate that helps teams define the job, source candidates, engage talent, and deliver qualified candidates ready for interview. https://hrtechfeed.com/workable-launches-agentic-ai-features/ iCIMS, announced its Spring 2026 product release this week, headlined by the launch of iCIMS Frontline AI. The new suite of tools is specifically engineered to help enterprises overcome the unique hurdles of high-volume hiring, such as candidate drop-off and the administrative burden on hiring managers. https://hrtechfeed.com/icims-unveils-ai-powered-spring-release-to-tackle-frontline-hiring-crisis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Chad & Cheese Podcast, the gang proves once again that you can't separate HR from the real world—especially when the real world feels like it's on fire. What starts as travel talk quickly spirals into global tension, disrupted plans, and a larger conversation about leadership in moments of chaos. Let's just say when flights get rerouted and headlines get louder, it's hard not to wonder how instability at the top trickles down to the rest of us. The trio doesn't pretend to have foreign policy solutions—but they do have opinions. Lots of them. Of course, it wouldn't be Chad & Cheese without a few sharp left turns. A certain fast-food giant's awkward attempt at relatability gets the roast treatment, sparking a conversation about authenticity in the age of executive social media. That dovetails nicely into a broader debate about AI-generated marketing campaigns—especially when “people companies” experiment with removing actual people from the picture. Bold move? Lazy shortcut? Marketing genius? The gang weighs in. On the industry side, several heavy hitters are making moves. One longtime ATS player is rolling out a fresh brand and a shiny AI layer meant to unify its platform—raising questions about whether this is a true product evolution or a well-timed narrative shift. Another HR tech roll-up with a portfolio of recognizable recruiting brands has a new CEO at the helm, bringing big AI and SaaS credentials to what some see as a complex integration puzzle. Meanwhile, a job board giant finally makes a major technical leadership hire after years of operating without one—prompting debate about product vision, innovation debt, and what it really takes to modernize at scale. Add in contrasting approaches to AI-driven workforce strategy from major financial and retail employers, a glimmer of revenue optimism from a familiar job platform, a dad joke that absolutely no one asked for, and the usual sponsor shoutouts—and you've got classic Chad & Cheese: equal parts insight, irreverence, and “did they really just say that?” Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Current Events 02:57 - Impact of War on Travel and Daily Life 05:59 - Fast Food and Cultural Reflections 08:48 - Advertising Trends and AI in Marketing 11:59 - Privacy Concerns and Societal Reflections 14:57 - Shoutouts and Personal Reflections 16:28 - Introduction to Traders and Travel Plans 18:32 - Industry Changes and iSIMS' New Brand Identity 28:41 - The Importance of Execution in Branding 32:05 - Leadership Changes at Employee and Future Prospects 36:58 - The Future of ATS and Customer Retention 39:41 - Challenges Facing Legacy ATS Providers 44:52 - Leadership Changes at Indeed 47:18 - AI's Impact on Employment 55:43 - ZipRecruiter's Recent Growth and Strategy

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First up, a massive move in the early-career space. upGrad, Asia's integrated skilling and workforce development leader, has officially acquired Internshala, the world's largest internship platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/upgrad-acquires-worlds-largest-internship-platform/ Moving from early career to global staffing—ManpowerGroup is making a major bet on AI interviewing. They've announced a global partnership with AI pioneer Hubert to scale structured, chat-based interviews. We've all heard the "AI is taking over" headlines, but Manpower is calling this a "Human-First" approach. The AI handles the initial 24/7 screening—meaning candidates can interview at 2:00 AM if they want—but the final hiring decision stays with the human recruiter. The Takeaway: In a world where 75% of employers struggle to find talent, speed is everything. Manpower claims this moves candidates through the pipeline five times faster. By using the "STAR" method for its AI questions, they're aiming for fairness and consistency over gut feelings. https://hrtechfeed.com/manpowergroup-adding-ai-interviewing-strategy/ Next, one of the giants of the ATS world is sporting a new look. iCIMS has officially unveiled a brand refresh, featuring a vibrant new purple logo and the tagline: "Powering Exceptional Hiring." But this is more than just a logo change. They've launched iCIMS Coalesce AI, which is now the unified name for their entire intelligence layer. The Strategy: iCIMS is moving away from "AI as a feature" and toward "Agentic AI." We're talking about autonomous agents that don't just suggest things, but actually take action throughout the hiring journey. It's a clear signal to the market: iCIMS wants to be seen as the "responsible AI" leader for the enterprise, balancing automation with high-level governance. https://hrtechfeed.com/icims-unveils-new-logo/ Speaking of AI Agents, ADP Marketplace just opened up a whole new wing of their digital storefront dedicated specifically to them. They've curated a group of partners—names like G-P, Employ, and Salary.com—to offer AI agents that integrate directly with ADP. These agents can orchestrate workflows, navigate global compliance, and even generate real-time workforce insights. https://hrtechfeed.com/adp-marketplace-adds-ai-agents-from-partners/ The February ADP National Employment Report is out, and it's a bit of a mixed bag. The private sector added 63,000 jobs—the strongest month since last summer. But here's the kicker: the "pay premium" for job-switchers has hit a record low. While job-stayers saw a steady 4.5% pay increase, those who jumped ship only saw gains slow to 6.3%. The gap is narrowing fast. Also, the growth is hyper-concentrated; almost all the gains came from Education, Health Services, and Construction, while Professional and Business Services actually shed 30,000 roles. https://recruitingheadlines.com/private-sector-adds-63000-jobs-in-february-as-pay-premium-for-job-switchers-hits-record-low/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our prediction episode. What else could you possibly need to know to push PLAY? We recap 2025 - what we and our friends got right and wrong - and get our crystal ball out for 2026. This year, friends of the show, Jason Putnam, Quincy Valencia, Emi Beredugu and J.T. O'Donnell join the boys - including Lieven - in guessing what's in store for the world of work in the year to come. The usual suspects, like ZipRecruiter, Indeed, iCIMS and others are highlighted, as well as big trends like automation, A.I. and more are discussed. So what are you waiting for? Get a jump on '26 and hit the ground running.

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. As we approach the end of the year, I'm pausing to look back and celebrate all of the wonderful guests that I had the honor of speaking to on the show. And based on your feedback, many of these guests resonated with you as well so we're giving you another chance to revisit the stories, insights, and lessons you loved most in 2025!   This week, I'm excited to highlight an episode with Steve Lucas.   Steve is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience in enterprise software leadership. As the CEO of Boomi, he spearheads efforts to connect the world through a transformative technology platform. Previously, he was the CEO of Marketo and iCIMS. At Marketo, he transformed the company's sales, marketing, and product strategies, culminating in its 2018 acquisition by Adobe. At iCIMS, he introduced the Talent Cloud, enabling 40% of the Fortune 100 to hire millions of employees annually. Earlier roles included senior executive positions at Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, and BusinessObjects.      THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…business leaders navigating digital transformation, especially those eager to understand how AI will reshape organizations.  TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…it's easy to get swept up in the hype around AI, but what does transformation actually look like in practice? Steve explores the dramatic shift AI is bringing to enterprise software, from the rise of AI agents to the decline of traditional user interfaces. He shares how businesses can prepare for an agentic future where success will depend on collaboration between humans and AI.  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  - Human resistance to change is often about trust and not capability  - AI won't replace humans but augment them (if we allow it)  - Leaders should focus less on tools and more on the business outcomes they unlock    WHAT I LOVE MOST… Steve's reminder that in a world full of hype and disruption, trust is still the currency that matters most. No matter how powerful AI becomes, if people don't trust it—or the companies using it—it won't deliver value.    Running Time: 28:44      Subscribe on iTunes       Find Tiffani Online:  LinkedIn  Facebook  X      Find Steve Online:  LinkedIn    Steve's Book:  Digital Impact: The Human Element of AI-Driven Transformation 

Frontline hiring has always been fast-paced, but lately it feels like we're in the middle of a complete reset. Candidates are choosing jobs differently, expectations are shifting, and the old playbooks really aren't holding up anymore. Even with better tools, more data, and smarter strategies, companies are still struggling to attract and keep frontline talent. So clearly, something deeper is going on beneath the surface.  And to break this down with us, I'm joined by someone who's been watching these changes unfold in real time, Trent Cotton, Head of Talent Acquisition Insights & Analyst Relations at iCIMS. 

The conversation explores various themes including personal updates, reflections on life events, the impact of AI on the job market, and the evolving role of HR in organizations. The speakers share personal stories, discuss healthcare innovations, and delve into the ethical considerations of cloning pets. They also highlight the importance of data-driven decision-making in HR and the need for a shift in how organizations approach talent management.

Another full serving of red meat on The Chad & Cheese Podcast. Joel unleashes the layoff bloodbath: Amazon axes 14K corporate jobs for automation, Target cuts 1.8K amid sales slumps, GM drops 3K+, Rivian 600, UPS a brutal 48K. Military.com? DOA via Valnet. Chad blames UPS pain on automation, ditching Amazon volume, and shrinking wallets; ties GM to the EV tax-credit cliff—“Trump economy killer!” Joel says companies hate chaos, froze post-election, now tariffs (⅓ each: importer, company, consumer) drip inflation, crushing spending and jobs. Amazon's BlueJay bots are coming for warehouses. Emi (Europe) confirms global instability fuels automation through '27; Target may need holiday humans, but HQ already slashed layers. Mercor—those zygote founders roasted for bias-free matching—pivots to AI-model eval, grabs $350M Series C at $10B. 30K experts at $85/hr tell OpenAI why outputs rock or rot. Chad salutes the “picks-and-shovels” genius; Joel dubs it the mother of pivots. AuditBoard scoops FairNow for AI-governance; Chad smells PE acqui-hire for HG's $180B empire, Joel's skeptical—flat headcount, no terms, RecFest whispers “smoke.” Emi loves Mercor's 500M ARR path, reserves FairNow judgment. iCIMS wakes up: AI Sourcing Agent, turnkey I-9/E-Verify (backgrounds/assessments next), Apply Network adds LinkedIn/Veritone. Chad groans—5 yrs post-Opening.io, 3 post-Candidate.ID, rebranding old tech as “agents” in me-too panic. Joel sees ATS arms race: bundle sourcing/SEO or lose to SmartRecruiter clones. Emi hopes CTO Deepak Pandya saves the day; Chad/Joel want retention—“We've got agents too!” H-1B mess: White House defends $100K fee vs. Chamber lawsuits over fraud/wage suppression. DeSantis bans H-1Bs at FL universities (13.6% biz faculty gone), citing Chinese nationals teaching U.S. policy. Chad recalls 2020 Chamber suit—immigrants power innovation/supply chains. BC runs Reagan ads during NHL, fast-tracks Trump-weary U.S. nurses: 1.4K+ apps, 113 registered, 100+ hired. Joel predicts Canada-wide poach; Emi: fee won't spawn American nurses. Bold (Monster/CB owners) drops 2007 cringe-video: wrinkled CEO, Trumpasaurus, resume subs, predatory paid services. Chad gags at “ick,” slams Jeff Taylor for cheering a flaming brand. Joel: ChatGPT could do better; Emi: euthanize the dead horse—trust gone. Trio signs off with Joel the Chicken & Agent Chad pitching iCIMS mascot gigs. Death, taxes, layoffs—baby.  Chapters00:00 - Intro13:32- Layoffs21:44 - AI News30:29 - iCIMS38:23 - H-1B47:04 - Bold 

Buckle up for The Chad & Cheese Podcast, where Joel Cheesman, Chad Sowash, and Maureen Clough dive into HR's wildest waves with their signature no-filter banter! This episode tackles the HR tech consolidation frenzy: Workday's $1.1B Sana acquisition, paired with recent Paradox and Flowise buys, signals a bold AI-driven strategy to streamline everything from sourcing to onboarding with a slick, unified dashboard. It might be Workday's “peanut butter and jelly” integration but execution's the key. Meanwhile, iCIMS grabs Apli (or is it Aptly? Nobody knows! Not sure it matters) for frontline hiring, but it may be a desperate “last girl at the bar” move to keep up in the conversational AI race. The crew also mourns layoffs: Fiverr's 250 job cuts and ZipRecruiter's axing of 80 in Israel, with Chad slamming Zip's post-IPO pivot to a dud chatbot, Phil, and Mo decrying Fiverr's dystopian AI push that kneecaps freelancers. Gen Z's “revenge quitting” and “great lock-in” trends spark debate—Mo and Chad urge caution, while Joel's all “life's tough, kids!” Starbucks' dress code drama (no Crocs, tattoos, or piercings!) ignites a fiery clash: Mo and Chad call it discriminatory nonsense, while Joel insists baristas can just take their hustle to Arby's. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview08:10 Job Market Challenges for Older Workers11:15 Technology and the Future of Work18:46 Sneak Preview of Chicken Cock Whiskey HQ24:11 Acquisitions in the HR Software Sector29:44 Workday's Strategic Moves and Market Positioning35:00 The Future of Work and AI's Impact41:00 Industry Layoffs and AI Transformation51:25 Gen Z's Workplace Challenges and Trends59:18 Starbucks Dress Code Controversy

Is your career site delivering the conversion you need? Dalia's plug-and-play tech turns any employer career site into a high-performance candidate conversion engine — no replatforming required, live in days.Visit dalia.co to learn more. AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employees, tradespeople and healthcare technicians – access jobs, make connections, and support each other in any aspect of their work life.Visit jobcase.com/hire and tap into their 120 million strong  job seeker network Alright rec techies…..here's what's happening this week. We have a ton of funding announcements to share. First up…DianaHR, which offers an AI-powered HR-as-a-Service platform for SMBs, announced today that it has raised a $3.7M seed round led by SNR Ventures with participation from General Catalyst, Y Combinator and unicorn founders including founders of Mercury, Twitch and Dropbox.  https://hrtechfeed.com/hr-as-a-service-for-smbs-lands-funding/ RippleMatch announced the launch of its AI-Talent Marketplace, a skills-based hiring engine built to meet the realities of a job market transformed by AI. The new platform flips traditional hiring on its head—replacing outdated resumes and proxies with verified skill signals showcasing AI fluency, interpersonal skills, and technical proficiencies. Designed to serve the next generation of talent and companies building the modern teams of tomorrow, this product marks a major shift in how early-career hiring happens. https://hrtechfeed.com/ripplematch-unveils-ai-talent-marketplace/ Payscale Inc., the leading provider of compensation intelligence solutions, announced today that it has acquired Datapeople, an AI-powered recruiting platform that helps hiring teams create clearer, more effective, and more compliant job postings. https://hrtechfeed.com/payscale-acquires-ai-powered-recruiting-platform-datapeople/ ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI platform for business transformation, today announced it is expanding its global presence in the fast-growing city of West Palm Beach to drive AI innovation, talent development, and economic growth. Located at 10 CityPlace, a new development by Related Ross in Florida's Gold Coast innovation corridor, the expansion will include a new regional innovation hub and AI Institute, and is expected to deliver $1.8 billion economic impact and create more than 850 jobs over the next five years. https://hrtechfeed.com/servicenow-to-expand-in-florida-create-850-new-jobs/ iCIMS, the talent acquisition software provider trusted by the world's leading brands, today announced its acquisition of Apli – a fast-growing, AI-powered recruitment automation innovator focused on the frontline hiring experience – to complement iCIMS' enterprise AI talent-acquisition platform. Apli helps organizations attract, assess and hire frontline talent through advanced conversational AI. https://hrtechfeed.com/icims-acquires-apli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meeting Summary: ICIMS August Workforce Report Analysis Hiring Market Dynamics & Trends Widening gap between job openings and actual hiring activity represents a significant shift in recruitment patterns Hiring declined while openings increased 5% year-over-year in July (06:20) Applicant activity remains higher than previous year despite reduced hiring velocity Historical correlation between openings and hiring has broken down - previously moved together like "twins" but now diverging significantly Perfect storm conditions created by economic uncertainty, workforce changes, and analysis paralysis among hiring managers Root cause identified as growing dissonance between C-suite hiring plans and ground-level hiring manager reality (07:41) Application volume surge across all ATS platforms creating operational challenges Top-of-funnel noise drowning out qualified candidates in the system Quality candidates getting lost in increased application volumes, affecting both candidate experience and bottom-line talent acquisition Recruiters must double down on quality candidate identification processes despite higher volumes Numbers game mentality among job seekers contributing to application inflation Five-hour weekly time savings threshold identified as critical tipping point for AI adoption success (10:26) 24% of current AI users report minimum 5-hour weekly savings versus 13% of non-users believing AI can achieve this level Two-hour minimum threshold appears to be baseline expectation for AI solution viability Non-AI users show higher expectations for minimal time savings (less than 1-2 hours weekly) Clear adoption barrier exists where non-users cannot visualize significant time savings beyond the 2-hour mark AI functionality priorities differ from industry assumptions based on user experience data 55% prioritize screening and assessing candidates as top AI value-add (12:15) 40% focus on matching candidates to jobs as secondary priority Sourcing candidates ranked third, contrary to expected top position Priority alignment reflects current market stress points with high application volumes requiring better filtering Candidate-side matching data shows strong positive response when AI suggests additional qualified positions within organizations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, we hear from Steve Lucas. Steve is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience in enterprise software leadership. As the CEO of Boomi, he spearheads efforts to connect the world through a transformative technology platform. Previously, he was the CEO of Marketo and iCIMS. At Marketo, he transformed the company's sales, marketing, and product strategies, culminating in its 2018 acquisition by Adobe. At iCIMS, he introduced the Talent Cloud, enabling 40% of the Fortune 100 to hire millions of employees annually. Earlier roles included senior executive positions at Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, and BusinessObjects.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…business leaders navigating digital transformation, especially those eager to understand how AI will reshape organizations.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…it's easy to get swept up in the hype around AI, but what does transformation actually look like in practice? Steve explores the dramatic shift AI is bringing to enterprise software, from the rise of AI agents to the decline of traditional user interfaces. He shares how businesses can prepare for an agentic future where success will depend on collaboration between humans and AI.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Human resistance to change is often about trust and not capability AI won't replace humans but augment them (if we allow it) Leaders should focus less on tools and more on the business outcomes they unlock   WHAT I LOVE MOST…Steve's reminder that in a world full of hype and disruption, trust is still the currency that matters most. No matter how powerful AI becomes, if people don't trust it or the companies using it, it won't deliver value.   Running Time: 28:44    Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani Online: LinkedIn Facebook X    Find Steve Online: LinkedIn   Steve's Book: Digital Impact: The Human Element of AI-Driven Transformation  

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

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Celebrating 10 years of Recruiting Future! Over the last 10 years, I've interviewed hundreds of TA Leaders as well as CEOs, thought leaders, and the people building the technology that drives the industry forward. Back in 2015, we thought the pace of change was super fast and that the level of disruption was off the scale with social and mobile technologies reshaping how we communicated. In some ways, we might think it was impossible back then to imagine the world we live in now, but many of the changes we see in TA today have been in the works for a long time. The speed of change in talent acquisition is governed by the tension between organizational inertia, which slows things down, and external events like the pandemic, which can cause things to move at lightning-fast speeds. The Generative AI revolution is most definitely in the latter category. We are on the cusp of the most significant changes to TA and recruiting we have ever seen. So, as a TA Leader, how do you manage that change and make sure you and your organization are fit for the future? Over the last few months, I've been using the power of AI to unlock the Recruiting Future archive and model the mindset and behaviours of the most successful TA leaders that I've interviewed. People who have changed how their organizations think about talent, who thrive on disruption as a catalyst for positive change, and who know how to use technology to enable their vision. These leaders all have four things in common. They use foresight to understand and shape the future, they build influence with the most senior stakeholders in their organisation, they think different to create innovative talent strategies and they use the impact of new technologies to accelerate change. Foresight, Influence, Talent and Technology = Fitt This episode features clips from interviews with two TA leaders, two CHROs, a Behavioural Scientist, and a Futurist talking about these four key areas and what you and your teams can do to be fit for the future. Featuring: Laszlo Bock, former CHRO at Google, on skills Lisa Montieth, Head of TA UK at HSBC on foresight Lyndsey Taylor, Global Head of HR Transformation at Brooks Automation, on influence Rory Sutherland, Vice Chair at Ogilivy UK, on talent Laura Coccaro, Chief People Officer at iCIMS on technology Kevin Wheeler, Future Of Talent Institute, on job displacement Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

Digital Impact and the Human Element of AI-Driven Transformation: Insights from Steve Lucas

Upwage co-founder and CEO Diana Tsai, along with Head of AI Evonne Johnson and co-founder & COO Greg Call, PHD have released a new book titled “AI For Good: How People Leaders Can Use AI For Good”. The book focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to augment human potential rather than replace it, especially in talent acquisition and human resources. The trio outline a vision for the future of AI in the workplace and provides guidance to business leaders on how to prepare. It will walk you through the Three Waves—from quick AI wins you can implement this year, to building an AI “Talent Manager,” and ultimately creating a workplace safety net for your people. Learn exactly how to partner with AI providers, align with compliance teams, and measure results—plus tips on avoiding “AI hype” and focusing on true human impact. Get the book here: https://amzn.to/4i2dhTK Th Josh Bersin COmpany announced an update to their HR AI assistant Galileo This new release, which is available to all Galileo users, includes a major upgrade to the AI engine, turning Galileo into a reasoning agent, using “chain of thought” technology. https://hrtechfeed.com/the-mercury-release-of-galileo-signals-a-new-era-for-intelligent-agents/ Skillfully, a leading innovator in skills-based hiring, today announced the general availability of its product suite for higher education and workforce development organizations designed to help integrate skills-based learning into their programming.  https://hrtechfeed.com/skillfully-launches-new-product-suite-to-power-skills-based-learning/ SEATTLE—-The Schultz Family Foundation announced it is investing in a project to train artificial intelligence platforms to provide users with better career discovery and navigation information, tapping into the growing popularity of large language models to close the opportunity gap for young people with limited education and experience. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-3m-initiative-to-train-ai-platforms-to-provide-better-career-discovery-and-job-search-results/ iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, today announced the appointment of Christine Mills as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Mills will lead the global sales and partnerships organizations. An accomplished executive, Mills brings a wealth of experience in driving revenue growth and market expansion notably in leading HCM and SaaS businesses. https://hrtechfeed.com/hr-tech-execs-on-the-move-12/  

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In this week's episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheesman, Chad Sowash, and career expert J.T. O'Donnell unpack a whirlwind of industry news with their signature wisdom and wit. Kicking things off, they celebrate all-things Chicken Cock whiskey, Keith Sonderling's confirmation at the DOL, cry a little over layoff stories on TikTok and then dive into Remote's launch of Recruit, a new hiring tool billed as a breakthrough for sourcing global talent, though some question its lack of features despite the glossy promo video, sparking a debate on its real impact. Next, they tackle Deel's latest move—acquiring Safeguard Global's payroll division, its 11th buyout, bolstering its $12 billion valuation with a focus on global payroll expertise alongside prior grabs like PayGroup, PaySpace, and Atlantic Money; the gang muses if it's strategic stacking or overkill, hinting at a potential Workday mega-deal given their deepened partnership. The crew then shifts to iCIMS' winter release, featuring a GenAI chatbot, enhanced Indeed and LinkedIn integrations, and SMS upgrades, though layoff rumors cloud the vibe—Joel notes the company's fresh leadership under Eric Connors and Jason Edelboim might finally be finding its footing after a long period of competition from players like Paradox. Amazon's AI push grabs the headlines, with a new AWS group driving agentic AI to boost consumer apps and enterprise automation, prompting some to spotlight Alexa+'s evolution and wonder if “McHire” is making a comeback in this tech arms race against Microsoft and Salesforce. They also dissect the hype around Manus, Butterfly Effect's “agentic” AI with 138,000+ Discord fans, questioning if it's the future of job search or just noise—especially as Google's search relevance dips among Gen Z per a Vox Media survey. Wrapping up, J.T. takes on “career catfishing,” a Gen Z trend of accepting jobs then ghosting due to confrontation fears, with CV Genius' 2025 Future of Work Survey showing one in three Gen Zers admitting to it; she urges employers to adapt rather than stereotype, suggesting a simple email could replace awkward calls. Chapters 00:00 - Celebrating Eight Years of Podcasting 02:56 - Reflections on the Podcast Journey 05:50 - Insights from Congressional Hearings 09:12 - The Impact of Social Media on Job Loss 12:01 - Sponsorships and Promotions 14:57 - Industry News and Acquisitions 18:14 - Competitors and Market Dynamics 22:51 - The Evolution of Remote Work 27:53 - Challenges Facing Legacy Platforms 30:45 - Amazon's AI Investment and Future Prospects 35:10 - The Rise of Agentic AI 43:27 - Career Catfishing Among Gen Z

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AI isn't just a technology revolution—it's a people and talent revolution. AI could transform businesses at every level, but many HR and TA teams are still on the sidelines. The reality is that AI adoption, workforce transformation, and enterprise strategy aren't just IT or executive priorities—they're fundamentally people challenges. So, how are CPOs and CHROs currently thinking, and what should they do to shape the future? Keep listening to find out. AI is already reshaping how businesses operate, creating new opportunities and new risks. However, many HR & TA leaders are still treating AI as an operational tool rather than what it truly is: a strategic driver of workforce transformation. AI is redefining jobs, skills, and ways of working at an unprecedented pace, and organizations that fail to integrate HR into their AI strategy risk falling behind. At the same time, the talent market remains unpredictable, employee movement is slowing, and retention is more critical than ever. While some companies are racing to adapt, others are taking a wait-and-see approach. But as we've seen before, hesitation in times of change comes with consequences. HR and talent leaders have a rare opportunity to step up not just to improve hiring but also to influence enterprise-wide strategy.  My guest this week is Laura Coccaro, Chief People Officer at iCIMS. With access to one of the world's most comprehensive hiring data sets, Laura has a unique perspective on the intersection of AI, talent, and business strategy. In our conversation, we discuss why HR must take ownership of AI's impact on the workforce, how businesses can future-proof their talent strategies, and what talent leaders need to do now to stay ahead of the curve. In the interview, we discuss: How CPOs are thinking about 2025 Managing risk around talent availability, attrition, and retention Balancing technology and humans to optimize the employee and candidate experience HR's role in enterprise AI strategy Why AI equals people transformation How skills are shifting  Thinking differently about how the work gets done How much will things change in the next 18 to 24 months? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

According to Gartner 83% of HR technology buying decisions end in regret. In a world where talent acquisition is more complex and business-critical than ever, why are so many organizations making technology investments they later wish they hadn't? The challenge isn't just about picking the right tools; it's about proving its value, winning stakeholder buy-in, and ensuring it delivers tangible business outcomes. Buying talent acquisition technology has never been more challenging. Economic uncertainty, increasing stakeholder scrutiny, and the rapid pace of innovation mean that making the right decision—and proving its value—can feel like an uphill battle. With so much information available, how do TA leaders ensure they're making the best possible choice while also securing the budget and support they need? My guest this week is Matt Sharp, SVP of Go-To-Market and General Manager of EMEA at iCIMS. Matt shares expert insights into how organizations can navigate the complexities of building a compelling business case, engage vendors more strategically, and ultimately make technology decisions they won't regret. In the interview, we discuss: The difficulties and complexity of the current tech procurement landscape The increasing number of stakeholders involved in making a decision Mitigating risk through better research Involving vendors in the process in a strategic way Understanding what different stakeholders care about Dealing with mandated software that is not fit for purpose The business case isn't the process. It is the output of the process. Value journeys and value engineering What does the future look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify

On today's podcast, I am talking with Bill, We will chat about where he picked up his privacy skills. In high school, Bill's job was to deliver beer, Baker Donelson is where he began his privacy career!

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Sponsored by Dalia.co and FastTalent.com Upwork Stock (NASDAQ:UPWK) jumped after the freelance marketplace announced a workforce reduction to reduce costs and preliminary Q3 results that exceed the top end of guidance. https://seekingalpha.com/news/4195098-upwork-surges-after-workforce-reduction-preliminary-q3-results-announcement Sapia.ai, the world's only Smart Interviewer™ platform powered by AI, today introduced Phai™, an AI-driven career coach that fits in your pocket. Phai™ combines cutting-edge conversational AI with Sapia's proprietary dataset to empower job seekers and employees. https://hrtechfeed.com/sapia-ai-unveils-ai-career-coach-for-job-seekers-and-employees/ Employ announced the release of the Employ Recruiter Nation Report 2024. The annual report, this year titled “Empowering People-First Recruiting,” leverages findings from a survey of more than 1,200 talent acquisition decision makers and recruiters in North America and proprietary recruiting data from 22,000+ Employ customers.  https://recruitingheadlines.com/employ-recruiter-nation-report-2024/ iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, announced availability of its fall release today, largely inspired by customer feedback… CodeSignal, a leading skills intelligence platform, today announces the launch of AI Interviewer for Sales, an AI-powered interview solution designed to help companies hire the best sales talent faster.  https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-icims-codesignal/ Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today that it is partnering with Paradox to introduce a new platform that will make hiring employees more efficient for its restaurant teams. Paradox's conversational hiring system will enable the General Managers in Chipotle's restaurants to spend less time on administrative tasks, including collecting basic information from candidates and scheduling interviews, and allow them to focus on their day-to-day operations and providing excellent hospitality for guests. https://recruitingheadlines.com/chipotle-teams-up-with-paradox/  

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Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths From A Brown Latina In Tech by Julissa S. Germosén Amazon.com Latinamadrina.com In Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech, Julissa S. Germosén offers an empowering guide for Latinas, BIPOC, and other marginalized leaders navigating the challenging world of the technology industry and their personal identity. Drawing on her twenty-five years of experience, Julissa presents a road map to success that blends professional strategies with personal stories and reflections for you to consider. The book covers a wide range of topics, from overcoming generational trauma to redefining what it means to be a successful Latina, from mastering the top leadership skills to investing in yourself and making money moves, all while emphasizing the importance of embracing your authentic Latinidad. Julissa shares her journey from an immigrant family to achieving global leadership roles at Microsoft, Salesforce, and tech start-ups and building generational wealth in the tech industry. She provides readers with practical advice on topics like tackling microaggressions, the complexities and push-pull of Latinidad, and creating financial and emotional well-being. Through her unique perspective as a Dominicana and café-con-leche Latina in tech, Julissa acts as your Latina Madrina—godmother—offering guidance, wisdom, hard truths, and insider knowledge that can only come from someone who has walked the path.About the author Julissa S. Germosén, CEO of Mariposa Blanca, is an award-winning technology leader, highly sought-after speaker, best-selling author, and career coach with over two decades of experience leading teams in global enterprise sales, consulting, strategic alliances, product development, go-to-market strategy, and partner operations. Julissa's book, *Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech,* and TEDx Talk, reflects her journey from immigrant roots in the Dominican Republic to her rise in the technology industry. Throughout her career, Julissa has driven growth and competitive advantage for Fortune 500 companies at Microsoft, Salesforce, and tech startups. Her expertise lies in people leadership, business strategy, transformation, and continuous improvement. As Director of Partner Ecosystem Development, notable achievements include optimizing Salesforce's partner operations and growing iCIMS' strategic alliances function by building product partnerships with Microsoft, Google, and Meta. At Microsoft, she held leadership positions in Microsoft Partnerships, Learning Experiences, and Consulting Services. Julissa has been honored to speak at TED x MSJC and various tech conferences, including Microsoft, Salesforce, HITEC, and LTX Connect. Additionally, she's been a Keynote Speaker at the National Hispanic Media Coalition and has spoken at Rutgers University and the New Jersey Statewide Latina Conference, among others. As a proud immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Julissa is passionate about education and the Latinx community. She has created the Latina Leadership Potential Award scholarship at Rutgers University, the first for a woman of Hispanic/Latine descent. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminology from Rutgers University and a Diversity Management Graduate Certificate from Cornell University.

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This week, the boys are doing their best Charles Dickens impressions, but instead of two cities, they're waxing poetic about the tale of two applicant tracking systems: SmartRecruiers and iCIMS. One is making all the right moves, while the other one, well, not-so-much. Then it's on to Amazon, whose new Amazon Q technology is taking the world by storm ... and possibly putting a lot of developers out of work. Yikes! Then it's time for a little Buy-or-Sell, featuring Pangeam, Micro1 and Workpay. More disagreement this time than usual, so hopefully you like fireworks. And if you don't like fireworks, hopefully you like chicken, becauase Chick-fil-A is back in the news. And speaking of chicken, don't even get Chad started on Chicken Cock Whiskey ... you just need to listen. Chapters 01:00 - Euro Chad goes deep 03:40 - Chicken Cock Whiskey 05:18 - Oasis, PeralJam and Xers 08:25 - Kelce's New Heights rein in $100m 12:00 - Fantasy Football 14:15 - CEO Divergence 20:01 - iCIMS: Potential Acquisition Strategy and Layoffs 21:01 - SmartRecruiters: Industry Knowledge and Global Expansion 21:14 - Impact of CEO Changes on Global Growth Strategies 21:30 - Comparing iCIMS and SmartRecruiters 27:36 - The Impact of Amazon Q 34:54 - Recent Funding: Pangem, Micro One, and Workpay 43:32 - Chick-fil-A's Misadventure in the Streaming Market Keywords SmartRecruiters, iCIMS, CEO changes, acquisitions, layoffs, global growth strategy, iCIMS, SmartRecruiters, HR tech, AI, software development, Amazon Q, Pangem, Micro One, Workpay, Chick-fil-A, streaming platform

Leading U.S., U.K., and India tech hiring platform hackajob has introduced hackajob intelligence, an end-to-end hiring platform designed to transform the way tech teams are built and managed. The new feature aims to streamline the entire hiring process from a single prompt. https://hrtechfeed.com/hackajob-launches-end-to-end-ai-assisted-platform-for-tech-hiring/ iCIMS announced availability of its summer release …This release is designed to help organizations worldwide build stronger candidate connections and faster recruiting workflows with AI-powered products and capabilities.  Sense announced the launch of its Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platform. This comprehensive solution streamlines the entire talent acquisition process by centralizing candidate data, communications, and engagement in a single, user-friendly platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-icims-and-sense/ CHICAGO – RiseKit, a purpose-built software platform that enables economic mobility by connecting underrepresented talent with employers seeking to fill critical roles,announced a $1.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The financial support will help RiseKit expand into new markets and improve economic outcomes for local community organizations and job seekers on the RiseKit platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/risekit-receives-1-5-million-grant-to-advance-opportunity-for-underserved-populations/ LOS ANGELES — Making Space, a B2B SaaS talent acquisition and learning platform for companies to train, access, and retain pre-qualified Disabled talent, is thrilled to announce the successful close of an oversubscribed $2 million pre-seed funding round. Led by Beta Boom, with participation from JFFVentures, FullCircle, American Student Assistance (ASA), ECMC Foundation, SmartJob, Mindshift Capital, Techstars and other notable investors. https://hrtechfeed.com/making-space-raises-2m-to-scale-talent-acquisition-learning-platform-for-disabled-workers/    

Legal.io, a Silicon Valley-based hiring platform for flexible, in-house legal talent, has announced that its membership has surpassed 50,000 legal professionals. https://hrtechfeed.com/legal-talent-network-reaches-50k-members/ candidate.fyi, a candidate experience tool, announced that Colin Day, the founder of iCIMS, has joined the company as an advisor. As a pioneer in HR Tech, Colin's extensive experience and visionary leadership will be instrumental in guiding candidate.fyi's strategic direction and growth. https://hrtechfeed.com/candidate-fyi-welcomes-colin-day-founder-of-icims-as-new-advisor/ Bullhorn has acquired Textkernel, an industry leader in Sourcing AI solutions. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Textkernel powers over 2,000 customers globally, including eight of the top 10 staffing agencies worldwide and Fortune 500 companies.  https://hrtechfeed.com/bullhorn-acquires-textkernel/ Findem launched a new copilot focused on helping customers more efficiently use its platform for sourcing. Fully integrated into the company's Talent Data Cloud, Copilot for Sourcing can create active talent pipelines from all hiring channels, allowing recruiting teams to cut time to hire and increase their flexibility. https://hrtechfeed.com/findem-integrates-copilot-for-sourcing-into-talent-data-cloud/ Talroo has announced the release of its innovative new Smart Drive Time feature. It addresses the growing need for location-based work demonstrated by the Talroo Frontline Worker Index, which confirms that the amount of work-from-home positions has decreased by 60% compared to the 2022 baseline  https://hrtechfeed.com/talroo-adds-smart-drive-time-feature-to-help-candidates-commute-easier/  

To say the ATS business is a challenging one these days would be an understatement. Between mergers and acquisitions, slumbering IPO ambitions and figuring out the whole AI Revolution, staying ahead of the game is complex. That's why we invited SmartRecruiters interim CEO and CPO Rebecca Carr to the show. She's an industry veteran with a good story to tell and as an industry product person to the bone, she can add nuance to the landscape. Covering everything from the hibernating IPO speculation to the botched acquisition with iCIMS to her time with - wait for it - Branchout, a high flying player from over a decade ago, who flamed out and die at the hand of Facebook before it really caught fire. It'a a walk down Memory Land, and a glimpse into the future that's a must-listen.

Live from Unleash in Vegas, the boys are covering the conference and all the wild 'n' wonderful things they've done with sponsors Outhire.ai, Jobpixel and Plum (while looking good in some Montreal Canadiens jerseys from HiringBranch), while also covering some of the hottest news from the week. What's that, you ask? How about Upwork crushing their quarterly earnings, a "Big Nude Boat" cruise and a roundup of all things Unleash, which included a keynote from Magic Johnson. Plus, new CEOs at VONQ and a new CTO at iCIMS. Enjoy.

European Talent Trends Every HR Leader Should Know Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Rhea Moss & Eric Gelle, iCIMS  In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Rhea Moss and Eric Gelle from Talent Acquisition technology providers, iCIMS, about their latest workforce insights research focused on the European talent market. During the conversation they analyse key findings: More women are applying for roles in Europe than other regions, although the majority of overall applications are still made by menIncrease in women being offered six-figure salary roles, and why they are still less likely to apply for themWhy women spend longer researching career sites Increasing length of time to hire as more interviews and virtual calls are added to the processThe role of technology in improving the Candidate ExperienceImpact of layoffs in the Talent Acquisition sector iCIMS Workforce Report here Thanks for listening! Remember to subscribe to all of the HR Happy Hour Media Network shows on your favorite podcast app!

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Al Smith, is the chief technology officer for new jersey based ICIMS….iCIMS is a leading provider of talent acquisition technology that enables organizations everywhere to build winning workforces.  TOPICS Whas a day in the life like for the CTO of a hiring software company? Whats the biggest challenge in your job? Icims is 20 years old now…you've been here about 10….what is the biggest thing you have learned about fostering this kind of software? Winter release, lets talk about it. How many releases do you have each year?  

After a decade as the Founder/CEO of Jibe and then serving as an executive at iCIMS, Joe Essenfeld is embarking on a new entrepreneurial adventure as Founder & CEO of Fora, an innovative executive relationship management (ERM) platform poised to transform C-suite decision-making through cutting-edge AI technology. In today's corporate environment, there's a relentless influx of data which places a high demand on executive bandwidth. Fora addresses this challenge directly by sourcing essential insights from the overwhelming buildup of information generated by organizations, allowing leaders to concentrate on strategic decision making and relationship building. Fora is committed to enhancing the strategic capabilities of executive leaders across medium to large enterprises. Emphasizing the platform's unique position, Essenfeld notes, "In a landscape dominated by AI solutions designed for widespread use among knowledge and task workers, Fora stands apart by specifically serving the C-suite. Going beyond enhancing decision-making capabilities, Fora ensures the highest levels of safety and security. Our platform acts as a safeguard for executive leaders, integrating AI to support strategic decisions while conscientiously minimizing organizational liability related to the retention of meeting recordings and transcripts. This careful approach advances leadership effectiveness and protects sensitive information, establishing Fora as a vital ally for the C-suite in navigating AI adoption with confidence and reduced risk." Prior to Jibe and iCIMS, Essenfeld worked as the chief operating officer at Insomnia Cookies, a private equity backed cookie delivery company. He led operations, achieved triple-digit revenue growth, quadrupled the number of locations, and grew the employee base to more than 150 full-time staffers. Essenfeld launched his career at Dartcor Food Services, a corporate dining services company in the tri-state area, serving as a vice president after graduating Cornell University. While still a student at Cornell, he joined the executive team of Nightfunk, a venture capital-backed national network of online entertainment guides for college students. He helped to expand it to more than 120 campuses throughout North America.

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Bullhorn, the staffing software platform, announced the launch of its new AI solution, Bullhorn Copilot. Bullhorn Copilot will span the entire Bullhorn platform, beginning with Copilot Starter, a set of generative AI capabilities embedded directly in recruiters' ATS/CRM. Copilot Starter debuted at the Bullhorn Engage event in Sydney ahead of an April product release.  https://hrtechfeed.com/bullhorn-copilot-launches-with-ai-tools-tailored-to-the-staffing-industry/ Led by a new generative AI recruiting copilot, iCIMS' latest winter release delivers improved decision-making abilities and better hiring efficiency to millions of users globally. “iCIMS Copilot gives talent acquisition teams a competitive hiring advantage and unparalleled productivity across the talent lifecycle,” said Al Smith, chief technology officer at iCIMS. “We're harnessing the power of generative AI and delivering new capabilities and experiences in our latest product release to help companies transform how they find, hire and mobilize the best talent.” https://hrtechfeed.com/icims-launches-new-genai-powered-recruiting-assistant/ ChartHop, the dynamic People Operations Platform, announced the launch of its HRIS, a human resources information system that seamlessly works in concert with ChartHop's People Operations Platform, empowering HR teams and employees with a unified source of truth for people data, enhancing decision making with powerful AI insights, and streamlining how companies manage their workforces. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-first-advantage-charthop/ Coming off the strongest quarter in company history and 1,000%+ growth since 2020, the builders of award-winning Conversational AI technology for HR and recruiting (Paradox) announced that founder Aaron Matos is promoting Adam Godson to Chief Executive Officer, with Matos now serving as Executive Chairman https://hrtechfeed.com/paradox-names-adam-godson-as-ceo/ Jobiqo GmbH, announced the relaunch of TheJobNetwork™ that campaigns jobs over a vast network of job sites as the largest recruitment ad network in North America. Effective April 1, 2024, TheJobNetwork job board, will be hosted by Jobiqo and supported by Veritone's AI-enabled programmatic technology, to help media brands connect their audience and tap into hidden advertising revenue potential. https://www.jobboardsecrets.com/2024/03/11/job-board-news-afterthebadge-seojobs-jobiqo/

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What's going to happen to all those remote-work unicorns who raised hundreds of millions during the pandemic, now that RTO is back and WFH is out? What's the current state of M&A in HR Tech in 2023, heading into 2024? And when will the IPO dam finally break and throw companies like iCIMS, Greenhouse, Personio and others to the public markets? All great questions, but ones Chad & Cheese aren't exactly proficient in answering. That's why we asked Jim Holzer, managing partner at Drake Star Partners, on the pod. Jim manages M&A and capital raising in the HR tech vertical for Drake Star. A must listen for anyone raising, selling or just surviving this turbulent market. Don't go into 2024 without checking this one out.

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Chad is back this week following a week of British hospitality and has some things to add to last week's discussion around Indeed and Appcast. Then it's on to Google's Gemini, they're answer to taking AI up a notch, including multimodal intelligence. That's text, images, audio, video and even code, if you didn't know. What else? Well, LinkedIn's campaign to kill fake accounts and the companies that create them is in high gear, as legal cases are closing, and fines are coming. Plus, Facebook fraudster Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former global diversity executive at Facebook, comes into view and might explain why the social network's diversity strategy has seemed so out of whack lately. And because we love you, dear listener, so much, we drop some breaking news out of iCIMS to close the show, along with some commentary (of course). Enjoy, and be sure to check us out on YouTube, where we're publishing some really cool content, including the weekly podcast.

Thanksgiving week means it's time for our annual Jive Turkeys edition of the podcast. This year, the boys take on Twitter's failed hiring platform after Elon Musk's acquisition, Kid Rock's inconsistent behavior and impact on Bud Light, Grindr and Xing's questionable shifts into job matching, Joonko's collapse due to unethical practices, and OpenAI's leadership upheaval with Sam Altman and Greg Brockman quitting abruptly. Next up: iCIMS' CEO's sudden resignation of Brian Provost, and Silk Road's rebranding to Rival-HR ... this after multiple leadership changes. It's a fun-filled episode of industry missteps, unethical behavior and sudden, drastic changes within these companies or individuals ... ultimately labeling them as our Jive Turkeys for 2023. Gobble! Gobble!

Looking to celebrate Labor Day with some labor-focused news? Then you've come to the right place. Twitter taking on the world of work with X Hiring is officially official as Elon Musk trash talks LinkedIn. Indeed is flexing its muscle by expanding Indeed Flex into storefront locations in Texas. Two startups - TeamSense vs. Nursa - battle it out in a game of Who'd Ya' Rather? Amazon's CEO is whipping employees back into the office after supporting a very relaxed policy since Covid, and airlines are making life a little easier for travelers who enjoy a little peace and quiet, while making things less comfortable for plus-sized trekkers. Plus, we update you on iCIMS exiting CEO, upcoming parties, and “masterdating.”

This week was all over the map. After less than a year on the job, iCIMS' CEO is stepping down in a rather unexpected way, the EEOC settled its first AI-based hiring discrimination case, Recruiter.com sold some IP to Job Mobz (who?), college degrees lose more luster, tech jobs remain strong after layoffs from Big Tech throughout 2023 and chatbots continue to have their fans, as well as their detractors. Oh, and robotaxis are invading San Francisco. The summer may be starting to wind down, but the recruiting news remains red hot! Enjoy, Like and Share!

Remote work is a big, divisive topic right now. Some think it's the future, while others think it was an experiment gone wrong.But it's also not the only way to attract top talent. And the equation for doing so has only gotten more confusion as a myriad of trends intersect, from layoffs to emerging technologies like AI.So how can companies navigate this storm and truly attract the talent that matters? Listen in to find out.Topics Covered:00:00 – Introduction03:26 – What it takes to attract top talent in 202306:36 – What employees really care about14:13 – Positives and negatives of benefits17:32 – Generational differences27:44 – Will the return to office work?34:35 – Differentiating through benefits38:35 – Advice to attract top talent44:16 – Closing thoughtsResources:A-Team study referenced:https://www.a.team/mission/college-grads-surveyiCIMS study referenced: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2q3hepreozaurte/iCIMS-Class-of-2021-Report.pdfMost recent iCIMS study: https://www.icims.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iCIMS-2023-Workforce-Report-FINAL.pdfFind AJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAJThomasFind Rob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobFrohweinFind Hung on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HungLeeCheck out Keep Financial: https://keepfinancial.com/Check out Recruiting Brainfood: https://www.recruitingbrainfood.com/