Best Snark Squad Podcasts (2024)

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Transforming Talent Acquisition into a Revenue Engine with Data 29:49

2h ago29:49

29:49

In this episode, Desiree Goldey, director, talent operations & culture at ZRG Partners, dives into the transformation of talent acquisition (TA) from a cost center to a revenue driver. She underscores the pivotal role of data in showcasing TA's contribution to revenue growth through metrics like cost per hire and quality of hire. Goldey emphasizes …

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Workday A.I. vs EEOC 55:43

9h ago55:43

55:43

This week, Chad & Cheese discuss various topics including the EEOC targeting Workday, non-competes taking a hit, and the acquisition of Pivot CX by Daxtra. They also talk about their upcoming events in Scotland and Vegas, jumping off the Stratosphere, as well as the ban on TikTok. The conversation covers a range of themes including technology, acqu…

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Shredded: Workday, Rippling, Greenhouse, Langdock, Keep Company, ShiftMed & More 7:02

1d ago7:02

7:02

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Diversity or Diversion? The Blair Fambro Confessions 21:18

2d ago21:18

21:18

Brace yourselves for the roller coaster ride of snark that is the "Chad and Cheese Podcast." It's your audacious dive into the world of HR, where co-hosts Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman take no prisoners and spare no feelings. Each episode is a concoction of brash opinions, industry insights, and a healthy dose of mockery, aimed at anyone within ear…

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Here's Why Executive Search is Whack! 31:26

4d ago31:26

31:26

In this podcast episode, the boys chat with Kyle Samuels, founder & CEO at Creative Talent Endeavors. The conversation revolves around the intricacies of executive search, focusing on retained executive search and its traditional practices. The discussion highlights the challenges and dynamics of the industry, including high fees, limited diversity…

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Time for ZipRecruiter's CEO to Go? 40:04

7d ago40:04

40:04

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese podcast, the boys discuss various topics including the Paradox' Analyst Day, the exit of Vonq from the US market, and the success of CV Wallet. They also touch on the news of Rippling's potential $13 billion valuation, the rebranding of Broadbean and Pandologic to Veritone Hire, and the acquisition of Cannabis…

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Shredded: ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, Factorial, Draftboard, CV Wallet, Vangst, Veremark & More 7:29

8d ago7:29

7:29

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Europe's Job&Talent's Growth in the US Market 37:26

9d ago37:26

37:26

In this episode, the boys discuss various topics from Europe, including the growth of Job&Talent in the US market, the Automatic Wage Indexing System in Belgium, and the German court ruling that robots must take Sundays off. Job&Talent's recent success in the US market and its focus on high-volume shift work starts off the news analysis, also discu…

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Firing Squad: Boostpoint CEO Sam Beiler 35:24

11d ago35:24

35:24

"Leave job boards in the dust." A bold statement for sure, but Sam Beiler, CEO and co-founder at Boostpoint, believes his startup has the muscle to really stick it to the job board industry. How? With a mix of social media marketing, automation, SMS and lots more, like - of course - an AI writing assistant. A lovely cocktail, for sure, but is it en…

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LinkedIn Streaming: A Love Story Fraught with Technical Difficulties 50:21

14d ago50:21

50:21

This week, the boys discuss the recent layoffs at Checkr and the launch of connected TV (CTV) and live event ads on LinkedIn. They speculate on Checkr's future and the potential for LinkedIn to tap into the B2B market with video advertising. They also highlight the importance of targeting decision-makers and the challenges of streaming partnerships…

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Shredded: LinkedIn, Homebase, Cariloop, Multiverse, CareerArc, Lumina, StepsConnect & More 6:25

15d ago6:25

6:25

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Talent Acquisition Tales from Bar Taco with Sheri Zippo 18:25

16d ago18:25

18:25

In this episode of the Chad & Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheeseman and Chad Sowash dive into the world of talent acquisition with Sher Zippo, a specialist from Bar Taco, a restaurant brand renowned for its upscale casual street food and innovative service model. Zippo shares insights into Bar Taco's unique approach to hiring, leveraging technology …

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Revolutionizing DEI with Debbie Tang and Ryan Whitacre 39:12

18d ago39:12

39:12

In this episode, join us as we sit down with Debbie Tang and Ryan Whitacre from Bridge Partners, a leading executive search firm focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Debbie, a former lawyer from DC, and Ryan, adopted from Seoul and raised in Flint, Michigan, share their unique journeys into executive search and their pass…

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Indeed Attacks LinkedIn 56:42

21d ago56:42

56:42

In this episode, the boys discuss the recent upgrades at Indeed, including the revamped user profile page and the introduction of AI-powered writer and smart sourcing suites. They also talk about LinkedIn's testing of TikTok-style video options. Chad criticizes Indeed for focusing on the top of the funnel and not moving down the funnel to provide b…

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Shredded: LinkedIn, Indeed, Employ, Inc., Metaview, Seso, Inner AI, Modal & More 7:32

22d ago7:32

7:32

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Fit to Be Tied with Liz Owens 24:38

23d ago24:38

24:38

In this episode of Talent Acquisition Week 2024, Liz Owens, the Talent Acquisition Manager at West Coast Fitness, joins Chad & Cheese for a laid-back therapy session. Liz delves into the intricacies of hiring for a renowned brand within the profitable fitness sector, discusses the challenges of collaborating with HR technology providers, and educat…

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Transform Onstage: A Dive into HR Innovation and Challenges 44:39

25d ago44:39

44:39

In this riveting episode of HR's most dangerous podcast, Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman take the stage at Transform in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside a distinguished panel of HR leaders. Carolyn Frey from Hungry Root, Jessica Swank from Box, and Joey Lee from Panda share their unfiltered insights on a broad range of pressing HR topics. From leveraging…

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Indeed's New Buffet on Your Budget 53:58

28d ago53:58

53:58

This week on Chad & Cheese, Blueboard has shut down due to financial struggles. Indeed is rumored to be changing its policy on how employers can contact veterans, while apparently eliminating organic traffic in the US. Microsoft appoints Mustafa Suleyman as CEO of its AI division to compete with OpenAI, Google, and other Big Tech companies. Anthrop…

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Shredded: Job&Talent, Seek, Culture Amp, Borderless AI, ZayZoon, Cloverleaf & More 8:25

29d ago8:25

8:25

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Money Power with Nico Simko 29:39

1M ago29:39

29:39

Paying employees as soon as they clock out of a grueling day of work seems like science fiction, but it shouldn't. That's why we invited Nico Simko, founder & CEO at Clair, a company who helps employees get paid as soon as possible to the podcast. Nico's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 and a Harvard grad. Founded 2019, they've raised $194.6M, and have 80…

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Shredded: LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Daxtra, Hippocratic AI, NOVA & More 6:07

1M ago6:07

6:07

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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AI Guru Strikes Again 40:04

1M ago40:04

40:04

Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of employers or the vendors that service them quite like the threat of a lawsuit. These days, legal challenges and the opportunity to take a business to court are aplenty ... compliments of artificial intelligence. Whether it's an entire block of countries like the EU, or individual states like California and Ne…

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LinkedIn Plays Games 29:50

1M ago29:50

29:50

In today's episode, we're diving into the world of LinkedIn, where reports suggest the platform is dipping its toes into gaming with puzzle-based experiences like "Queens" and "Inference." But is LinkedIn playing games or getting serious about engagement? We'll discuss. But first, let's talk funding. Milan's Talentware just secured €800,000 for its…

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Creating a Talent Collective with Natalie Stones 25:55

1M ago25:55

25:55

Join us on "The Chad and Cheese Podcast" for a lively and enlightening conversation with Natalie Stones, the founder of Talent Collective. In this episode, titled "Unleashing Talent: The Natalie Stones Interview," we delve into Natalie's passion for talent acquisition, her journey from corporate recruiting to building a thriving community for women…

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Shredded: Paradox, iCIMS, ZipRecruiter, Recruiter.com, Talentware, HRPanda & More 7:06

1M ago7:06

7:06

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Unholy Trinity: The Greatest Threats to Job Boards 34:27

1M ago34:27

34:27

The last time Chad & Cheese welcomed Jeff "The Job Board Doctor" Chasey-Dickens to the podcast, chaos ensued as Cheese's Four Horsemen of the job board apocalypse rode wild in a healthy debate on the future of job boards. This time, the doc brings his own flavor of death and destruction he sees for the job board industry, dubbed Unholy Trinity. Thr…

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Paradox Crowning, PageUp Selling and Jobiqo Evolving 38:37

1M ago38:37

38:37

This week on "Live from Transform," we're broadcasting straight from the heart of Las Vegas, bringing you the most sizzling updates from the business and work sector. Expect nothing less than the hottest of hot news! First up, we delve into Paradox's latest move – appointing a brand-new CEO. This change at the top has the industry buzzing, and we'r…

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Voice of Innovation: Qualifi's Journey and the Future of Recruiting 30:02

1M ago30:02

30:02

The podcast episode features Darrian Mikell, co-founder and CEO of Qualifi, discussing the evolution of his company and its impact on the recruiting industry. Mikell shares insights on Qualifi's journey from a simple phone interview automation tool to an end-to-end screening solution, emphasizing the importance of capturing the voice of candidates …

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Attrition is Killing You with Dr. Jim 37:26

2M ago37:26

37:26

In this episode of the podcast, the boys dive deep into the world of talent strategy and employee satisfaction with Dr. Jim Kanichirayil, VP of growth at EngageRocket, researcher, writer, podcaster, and a seasoned professional in the tech industry. Dr. Jim sheds light on the dissatisfaction brewing among workers within traditional employment struct…

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ZipRecruiter is Lost 54:54

2M ago54:54

54:54

As usual, this week, Chad & Cheese dive into the latest news and developments in the HR and technology sectors, featuring updates on Deel, Klarna's AI integration, Google's data deal with Stack Overflow, and lots more. Drink it in: DEEL's Acquisition Spree: We start with Deel, the HR startup making waves with its recent acquisition of African-based…

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Shredded: Deel, Lattice, Craigslist, wagely, Remofirst, Healthee, PeopleForce, RemotePass & More 10:55

2M ago10:55

10:55

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Recruiting with Grit and Wit with Michael Goldberg 20:49

2M ago20:49

20:49

Dive into the irreverent world of talent acquisition with Michael Goldberg, the Senior Director of TA and Sourcing at US Renal Care, on The Chad and Cheese Podcast. Recorded live from TA Week, this episode is not your typical HR talk. Michael, with over two decades in the recruiting game, shares his unfiltered take on balancing tech and human touch…

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Firing Squad: SmartRank CEO Keith Hulen 35:03

2M ago35:03

35:03

In case you missed it, automation, ranking candidates, DEI and managing applicants are all pretty popular solutions in the HR tech stratosphere. But all things for a 80 percent of the non-enterprise market? Well, that's a tough task to say that least, but startup SmartRank thinks they've got the secret sauce, promising to stack-rank and filter job …

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Workday Sucker Punches Eightfold and Beamery 50:25

2M ago50:25

50:25

This is the kitchen sink of episodes for us. The stars have somehow aligned and we got news drop from all your favs this week: ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, Indeed, Deel ... and of course, OnlyFans. We even mention the likes of CareerBuilder, Monster and HotJobs. Hell, we even through background check talk along with AI lawsuits on hiring practices with …

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Shredded: Workday, Deel, First Advantage, ZipRecruiter, HiredScore, Zavvy, HelloHive, Glean & More 9:02

2M ago9:02

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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 by Jobcase.By Evergreen Podcasts

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HelloWork Heats Up & JobiJoba Eyes America 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

This week on The Chad & Cheese Podcast Does Europe, the boys dive into the world of recruitment aggregators and the challenges they face with the rise of AI in talent acquisition. They discuss how some aggregators are adapting with personalization and AI capabilities, while others struggle to evolve and invest, potentially leading to their demise. …

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LinkedIn Changes and Why Recruiters Hate Them 22:07

2M ago22:07

22:07

Live from TA Week in San Diego from the Qualifi booth, the boys chat with Brian Fink, a TA partner at McAfee, and discussed the recent changes to LinkedIn and the impact on sourcing and recruiting. The conversation also touched on the competition between LinkedIn and other platforms like Google, Bing, and X. Specifically, Fink details the recent ch…

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LinkedIn Loves Your Data 54:31

2M ago54:31

54:31

It was another wild week in the world of work. The boys cover a wide range of topics. Here's a breakdown of some of the highlights: PageUp: U.S. tech investor Battery Ventures is looking to cash out of talent management platform PageUp, which it funded in 2018. Despite efforts to expand globally and through acquisitions, PageUp struggled to gain tr…

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Shredded: LinkedIn, Fiverr, HireRight, Fama, SocialCrowd, Hatch, TrueBlue, Idenfit & More 8:37

2M ago8:37

8:37

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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The Power of Employer Branding with Carrie Corcoran 17:29

2M ago17:29

17:29

Live from TA Week at the Qualifi booth, the boys sit down with Carrie Corcoran, a leading expert in employment branding and recruitment marketing. With her extensive experience in the industry and her passion for helping businesses create inclusive and diverse work environments, Carrie is a force to be reckoned with. In this episode, we dive deep i…

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Torin Ellis Truth Bombs on 'Wokeism' Backlash, Supreme Court Missteps & More 37:41

2M ago37:41

37:41

Torin Ellis, a self-described coach, consultant, and speaker specializing in diversity and inclusion joins the boys for a Black History Month check-on on the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Torin shares his perspective on the importance of universal design and organizational redesign in fostering inclusivity, addressing the…

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HiBob Buys a Pento, Earnings Disappoint & Biden Loves Chips 50:43

2M ago50:43

50:43

In this episode, we discuss the acquisition of Pento, a Copenhagen-born payroll automation platform, by HiBob, an Israeli-based HRIS. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed, but the acquisition aims to create an all-in-one solution, streamlining the entire payroll workflow. Founded in 2017, Pento had raised around $54 million. The acquisition is …

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Shredded: Indeed, HiBob, iCIMS, Dice, Monster, Glassdoor, Deazy, Geektastic, Qneiform & More 7:47

2M ago7:47

7:47

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Making Sense of Gen Z with Author Anthony Onesto 40:55

2M ago40:55

40:55

Who's ready for a new generation to enter the workforce? Well, like it or not, Gen Z is on their way in, and - stop me if you've heard this one before - they're different from all the preceding generations. How exactly? Well, no clue. That's why we invited Anthony Onesto, advisor, chief people officer, Gen Z & Future of Work Visionary and author of…

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Firing Squad: OnLoop CEO Projjal Ghatak 33:57

3M ago33:57

33:57

No one in the world of work likes form-filling, complex systems and bureaucracy. Yet, teams need to feel motivated, aligned, and accountable on the job, which usually means a lot of that stuff we hate. So what's an employer to do? OnLoop is here to turn every manager into a supercharged coach, and CEO and founder Projjal "JJ" Ghatak is on Firing Sq…

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Google Pulls Out, Lyft Puts Out & Apple Tells Porn "Get Out!" 55:42

3M ago55:42

55:42

It's a Chad-less week, as Serge Boudreau of The Recruitment Flex podcast fills in. We've got some follow-up from last week's show: Google unexpectedly shut down its job-advertising test due to performance issues, leaving speculation about staffing cuts and competing priorities. In other news, Appcast analysis shows an increase in clicks and applies…

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Our 2023 Media Review 57:29

3M ago57:29

57:29

Welcome back to Snark Squad Pod where time is fake but we remain full of friendship, feelings, and snark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Our 2022 in Review (just go with it) 1:08:39

3M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

We're ""back"" with our ""annual"" review episodes. This episode was recorded on December 31, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shredded: Nexxt, Lyft, Joveo, Benepass, Fora, Starship Technologies, Colossyan, Robert Half & More 8:41

3M ago8:41

8:41

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.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Personio's Shake-Up, HireAra vs. Poetry & Amazon's French Fiasco 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

What's on tap on this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast Does Europe? Munich-based company Personio has laid off 101 employees, constituting 5% of its workforce, to strengthen its market position and advance its product roadmap. The layoffs primarily affected the technology and product departments. The move follows Personio's valuation at $8.5 bi…

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