Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast

Novo Constare is the current Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Indeed Flex. Novo is also the General Manager & Vice President of Staffing Solutions at the organization. Novo co-founded Syft in 2015 in London. Four years later, in the summer of 2019, Syft was acquired by Indeed and rebranded as Indeed Flex. TOPICS For those that dont know…. Explain what Indeed Flex is? Explain the user experience for the employer? How do they go about finding temporary work on the platform? Why should an employer use this over just posting on Indeed? Whats the typical cost to the employer? Is there a difference between temp staffing in the UK vs the U.S. You started as Syft back in 2015 take me back to those days why did you start it ? What was the biggest challenge you faced in the early days of Syft and how did you overcome that challenge? Same day hiring? What was it like when Indeed came calling and said we want to buy your business? Building a marketplace advice? Whats the future for Indeed Flex? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ZipRecruiter®, launched the next generation of its Resume Database, a proactive sourcing tool for employers to find qualified candidates in minutes. The new Resume Database gives employers, instant access to candidate contact info, and fresh workflow management tools. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-improves-its-resume-database/ Harver, the hiring solution helping organizations optimize their talent decisions, today announced the availability of Job Fit Finder. Designed to help talent leaders identify and hire the best candidates efficiently, Job Fit Finder utilizes Harver’s behavioral assessment technology to match candidates within their talent pool to other open roles, based on fit. Workstream, the modern payroll, HR, and hiring platform designed for the hourly business, launched a series of new payroll, time clock, and shift scheduling products today to further expand the capabilities of its integrated all-in-one platform. These products provide much-needed functionality to QSR franchisees, restaurants, and other businesses that employ hourly workers. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-harver-workstream/ Symphony Talent, a global leader in talent acquisition solutions, announces the launch of Interview Genius, a new feature within its SFX On-Demand Interview (ODI) platform. This AI-powered tool will change how organizations conduct interviews by automating the creation of structured, fair, and science-backed interview questions tailored to each role. https://hrtechfeed.com/symphony-talent-unveils-interview-genius/ Indeed Flex, the temporary staffing platform has partnered with workforce payments platform Branch to offer Same Day Pay. This tool enables Flexers to access up to 50% of their earnings within an hour after completing a shift. https://hrtechfeed.com/indeed-flex-partners-with-branch-to-deliver-same-day-pay-for-flex-workers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast I am joined by the founder of CVwallet and his new firm C Squared, Richard Collins. C Squared’s technology infrastructure is enabling the next evolution of recruitment advertising, moving it closer to the hire and making it fit for the age of AI. Our groundbreaking Exchange Traded Feeds (ETFs) enable Ad Agencies, Programmatics and Publishers to deliver more qualified applicants to their clients whilst maximizing their revenue. https://www.csquaredtechnology.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mercor is an AI hiring platform that enables top tech companies and leading AI labs to hire experts at tech companies across software engineering, law, chemistry, finance, and many other professions. VC’s just gave them $30 million to grow the business. https://hrtechfeed.com/ai-job-marketplace-lands-30-million/ DailyPay a United States-based worktech company and provider of earned wage access (EWA), is expanding globally. Beginning this fall, DailyPay, an award-winning provider of EWA services, will have an EWA offering available in the United Kingdom, marking the company’s first foray outside the U.S. https://hrtechfeed.com/dailypay-announces-international-expansion-into-the-united-kingdom/ San Francisco, California – Kula’s latest launch is an all-in-one hiring platform that leverages generative AI to assist recruiters in sourcing, screening, scheduling, and capturing interview feedback with prospective hires, complete with an AI-powered analytics dashboard. This marks Kula’s evolution from a point-solution tool for sourcing candidates to a full platform alleviating all of the pain points recruiters have faced over the decades. https://hrtechfeed.com/kula-debuts-the-first-complete-hiring-platform-with-purpose-built-ai-for-recruiting/ LEBANON, N.H.– Appcast announced that Matt Molinari, currently the chief operating officer, will become the chief executive officer on January 1, 2025. Molinari succeeds Chris Forman, founder and CEO, who will retire after more than a decade of building and growing the company. https://hrtechfeed.com/appcast-ceo-to-retire-new-leadership-coming/ Recruitment software provider Greenhouse, has introduced a new system called Greenhouse Verified. This system aims to give job seekers more confidence in the companies they apply to. To earn the Verified badge, companies must demonstrate a commitment to fair hiring practices, respect for candidates, and open communication. Greenhouse hopes that this will encourage more companies to create positive hiring experiences. https://hrtechfeed.com/greenhouse-launches-verified-badges-for-employersto-promote-trust-and-transparency-in-hiring/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I travelled to Nashville for RecFest USA and hit up some industry folks while walking the grounds. In this episode you'll hear from; Mark Anderson form Advantage.ai Dan Sapir from JobGet Jake Morse from Pillar.hr Stephen McGrath from Poetry Gina Aliot from Shaker Steve Levy from DHI Group Krista Tan from Talent Collective Enjoy the audio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employ Inc., parent company of JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite and NXTThing RPO, today announced the opening of a new office space in Denver, Colo. this “Center of Excellence” will serve as a vital hub for strategic initiatives and operations in Denver, enabling Employ with a more collaborative environment to foster innovation and growth. https://hrtechfeed.com/employ-inc-opens-colorado-office/ SAN FRANCISCO — Censia, a leader in AI-driven talent intelligence solutions, announces a strategic investment from Workday Ventures. This investment underscores Censia’s innovative capabilities and positions it as a leading player in revolutionizing talent management through responsible artificial intelligence. https://hrtechfeed.com/censia-announces-investment-from-workday-ventures/ CareerBUilder & monster the completion of all customary regulatory approvals,for their recent merger. As previously announced, the combination of CareerBuilder and Monster brings together two complementary brands to create a job board with greater scale and reach. https://hrtechfeed.com/careerbuilder-and-monster-finalize-merger-name-new-execs/ Engine Capital, which owns approximately 3.5% of the outstanding shares of freelancer platform Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK) recently announced it sent a letter to the Company’s Board of Directors regarding “actionable opportunities for enhancing shareholder value.” https://hrtechfeed.com/upwork-investor-calls-out-company-leadership-says-changes-needed/ Nexxt.com, the job advertising platform… announced two new organic offerings. The first offering, Nexxt Organic, will enable companies to attract quality candidate traffic to their jobs for free, either directly through Nexxt apply or through integrated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). https://hrtechfeed.com/nexxt-introduces-organic-traffic-options-to-help-companies-source-talent-for-free/ New launch: Sync2Hire launched this week which enhances a company’s existing ATS functionality by taking the data from the ATS and organizing it into a centralized hub for all things post-application communications, offering a cohesive structure that ensures teams are always on the same page. https://hrtechfeed.com/sync2hire-lanuches-post-application-comms-platform/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Muse, a leading career platform serving millions of next-generation job seekers and fast growing companies, today announced the launch of Muse Productions, a dedicated content creation studio that helps companies activate their employer brands and build their teams. From expertly crafted articles to dynamic videos, Muse Productions offers solutions that seamlessly integrate with a client’s employer brand to attract, recruit, and retain top talent. https://hrtechfeed.com/the-muse-launches-a-dedicated-content-creation-studio-for-employer-branding/ Vangst, the cannabis industry’s leading hiring platform, today announced its acquisition of GreenForce, a cannabis temporary staffing agency operating in Oregon & Arizona. GreenForce Founder & CEO Ryan Rosenfeld will join Vangst as the Chief Business Officer, focused on further regional and national expansion, effective immediately. The acquisition marks Vangst’s second acquisition of 2024. https://hrtechfeed.com/vangst-acquires-greenforce/ Workday just published its semi-annual Global Workforce Report, which found that it’s an employers’ market, with the number of job applications growing four times faster than job openings. Despite these odds, top performing employees are quitting their jobs to look for better opportunities elsewhere. At the same time, organizations are turning to AI to transform how they find and keep their best people. https://recruitingheadlines.com/job-market-tightens-as-ai-reshapes-hiring-processes/ File this under new recruiting ideas. Staffing firm Manpower says they will be using Walmart Stores to recruit! Manpower will offer one-stop convenience to local job seekers. The new Manpower job hubs are designed with “efficiency and accessibility in mind and are welcoming to active job seekers or casual shoppers who may want to explore employment options in their area.” https://recruitingheadlines.com/manpower-to-open-job-hubs-inside-walmart-stores/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Startup TalentWell has announced the launch of its next-generation talent sourcing platform, featuring the latest in generative AI technology. TalentWell enables hiring managers and recruiters to discover top talent and then connect in a way that truly resonates. Unlike other solutions that rely on generic, forgettable messaging, TalentWell generates personalized emails and videos that get candidates’ attention and boost response rates, helping companies build their dream teams faster than ever. https://hrtechfeed.com/talentwell-launches-ai-generated-recruiter-outreach-videos/ Job board solution provider Smart Job Board, one of my top recommendations, has launched new AI matching features into its platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/job-board-software-provider-adds-ai-functionality-for-publishers/ Following a successful beta program, ZipRecruiter®, a leading online employment marketplace, today fully launched ZipIntro, a new solution that accelerates face-to-face connections for a faster and more personal hiring experience. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-launches-video-interviewing-functionality/ Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY), the payroll software solutions platform , announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Airbase Inc., a modern finance and spend management software solution that combines bill pay / accounts payable automation, expense management, corporate cards and procurement capabilities. The acquisition of Airbase represents an expansion of Paylocity’s suite and will deliver incremental integrated value to HR and finance leaders in managing all of their spend on a single platform – expanding the Paylocity total addressable market beyond HCM and further into the Office of the CFO. https://hrtechfeed.com/paylocity-announces-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-airbase-inc-a-leading-spend-management-software-solution-provider/ Oyster®, the global employment solution to employ, pay, and care for distributed teams, raised $59M in Series D funding, led by Silver Lake Waterman, with participation from existing investors,.... The investment will enable Oyster to accelerate its platform roadmap, scale its impact, improve its customers’ compliance posture, and enhance its customers’ ability to attract and retain top talent. Over 40% of Team Members employed on the Oyster platform are in emerging markets and Oyster remitted hundreds of millions to emerging markets in 2023. This fundraise values the company at $1.2B and brings its total funding to $286M. https://hrtechfeed.com/oyster-raises-59m-series-d/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

INDIANAPOLIS—-DirectEmployers Association, the leading provider of OFCCP compliance solutions, today announced the acquisition of EqualityMagazines.com and its network of diversity-focused job boards, including BlackPerspective.com, Hispanic-Today.com, VeteransEnterprise.com, and WIB-I.com. https://hrtechfeed.com/directemployers-acquires-multiple-diversity-job-boards/ SAN FRANCISCO — SmartRecruiters, a leader in enterprise talent acquisition software, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Carr, an established product leader and HR technology executive, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Rebecca also joins the company’s Board of Directors. https://hrtechfeed.com/smartrecruiters-has-a-new-ceo/ Tilt, a platform for leave management solutions, has announced the successful completion of its $15 million Series B funding round. This round was led by Bramalea Partners, with additional participation from HearstLab and continued support from Firework Ventures, Origin Ventures, and Techstars. https://hrtechfeed.com/tilt-secures-series-b-funding-to-expand-hr-technology-footprint/ Lattice, the leading people management software company, today announced that its highly anticipated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) will officially launch on October 8th. The full functionality of Lattice HRIS will be showcased at Lattice’s annual conference, Lattiverse. https://hrtechfeed.com/lattice-to-release-hris-october-8th/ CHICAGO– Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPDN) a leader in developing and operating online and in-person networks that offer access to networking, training, educational, and employment opportunities for diverse individuals, is pleased to announce the rebranding of its job board operations to TalentAlly. TalentAlly LLC will now operate as a standalone subsidiary of Professional Diversity Network, Inc. https://hrtechfeed.com/professional-diversity-network-rebrands-job-board-operation-as-talentally/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you looking to make a difference while supporting our veterans? Watch our engaging roundtable discussion as we dive into the essential strategies for creating a top-tier veteran hiring program. Our esteemed speakers, Veterans Chris Miles from Sonepar and Steven Janke from Semper Forward, will share their invaluable insights garnered from years of experience in military relations and talent pipeline development. Roundtable Takeaways: Mission-Driven Solutions: Witness how military hiring programs provide better customer solutions through veterans’ problem-solving skills. Best Practices in Talent Acquisition: Learn how to attract, engage, and retain talented veterans and military spouses. Creating Inclusive Work Environments: Gain insights on fostering supportive and inclusive workplaces for military-affiliated employees. Supporting Military Transition: Learn strategies for facilitating smooth transitions for active-duty military personnel, spouses, and veterans while bridging the gap between them and career opportunities. Chris and Steven have both built top programs that are more than lip service. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and network with industry leaders committed to shaping a more inclusive workforce for our veterans. Secure your spot at this insightful roundtable discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sense, a market leader in AI-driven talent engagement solutions for enterprise recruiting, announced the launch of its new Career Sites solution. This innovative product empowers companies to seamlessly build and launch a career site with brand consistency, an intuitive design, and robust recruiting features. https://hrtechfeed.com/sense-launches-career-site-solution/ Job search engine DirectlyApply, has announced the release of a new search experience that matches job seekers with opportunities based on the unique details of their resumes. https://hrtechfeed.com/directlyapply-redefines-job-search-with-resume-powered-matching-technology/ Fama Technologies, the social media screening platform announced their newest feature: Instagram Reels as a Source! With this release, Fama is taking a large step forward in helping its clients identify signals of workplace misconduct that may only appear in video format. https://hrtechfeed.com/fama-announces-new-instagram-reels-as-a-source-feature/ The HR Technology Conference & Exposition® today announced the participants of its 2024 Pitchfest. This year will see 31 companies compete against one another in three preliminary rounds. Each participant will have three minutes to present their concept, followed by two minutes to answer questions from the judges. Scores will be determined through a combination of audience voting (30 percent) and the judging panel (70 percent). The total score earned in the preliminary rounds will determine which six companies will advance to the Pitchfest final. https://hrtechfeed.com/hr-technology-conference-exposition-announces-2024-pitchfest-participants/ Phenom is hosting its annual AI Day 2024 on Spet 12th, which focuses on how Generative AI and AI agents empower organizations to hire faster, develop better and retain longer through augmented work — while ensuring responsible AI adoption and utilization. To register go to ai.phenom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fiverr is enhancing its freelancer for hire features introducing professions as well as hourly rates for users on the platform. I am joined by head of HR Orin Burg and Laura Podesta form their PR team to hear more. “Major shifts in the workplace, including heightened focus around skills and upskilling, diverse new roles from seasoned fractional executives to first-time side hustlers, and the introduction of new technologies, demands new solutions,” said Micha Kaufman, founder and CEO of Fiverr. “Today’s new releases are providing an expanded breadth of options for businesses of all sizes to recruit skilled talent and integrate freelancers into their workforce. By elevating how freelancers are featured to include their full set of skills and providing flexible options for working hourly, hiring managers and businesses can better recruit the talent they need.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raleigh, NC – CloudPay, a leading independent provider of global payroll and payment solutions, today announces the closing of a $120 million funding round led by Blue Owl Capital with the participation of existing shareholders Rho Capital Partners, The Olayan Group and Hollyport Capital. The funding further strengthens CloudPay’s capital base and provides flexibility for future growth opportunities. https://hrtechfeed.com/payroll-provider-secures-120-million-in-funding/ Tezi, an AI-powered recruiting startup based in Menlo Park, California, has secured $9 million in seed funding led by 8VC and Audacious Ventures. The company plans to utilize the investment to accelerate product development and expand operations ahead of its anticipated launch in Fall 2024. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-virtual-recruiter-platform-raises-9m/ CHICAGO — When, the AI-powered offboarding solution designed to help employees navigate post-employment transitions and maintain access to healthcare by offering more affordable alternatives to COBRA, today announced it has closed its latest Seed funding round of $4.6 million led by B Capital https://hrtechfeed.com/employee-offboarding-tool-gets-4-6m/ ZipRecruiter® (NYSE: ZIP) announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Quarterly revenue of $123.7 million Quarterly net income of $7.0 million, or net income margin of 6% https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-earns-124m-in-q2/ ZipRecruiter®, also announced that it has acquired Breakroom, a UK-based employer review platform focused on frontline industries such as retail and hospitality. In line with its mission to actively connect job seekers with their next great opportunity, ZipRecruiter plans to launch Breakroom in the United States to empower workers with the job insights they need to apply with confidence. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-acquires-employer-review-platform/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

– Topic: Ford’s TA Process: A Case Study using Kaizen for Data Driving Continuous Improvement – Speakers: Melissa Thompson, Global Head of Talent Acquisition of Ford Motor Company, Leah Daniels, Alex Murphy Watch our insightful discussion on how Ford leverages the Kaizen approach in talent acquisition process improvement. Learn from industry expert Melissa Thompson, Ford’s Global Talent Leader, as she dissects Ford’s successful turnaround on college hiring, and improvements in Ford’s overall hiring optimization, offering practical insights and strategies for your own recruitment journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TalentXi, a provider of recruitment programmatic marketing, has announced the launch of its new AI beta program. The beta program now offers companies access to our technology, which is already licensed by several other organizations. TalentXi’s innovative employment branding programmatic advertising platform leverages advanced programmatic advertising algorithms to streamline passive candidate talent acquisition while enhancing recruiter productivity and reducing cost. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-form-talentxi-peopleperhour/ TalentDesk Group’s flagship marketplace for freelancers – PeoplePerHour.com, which originally launched in 2007 and grew into one of the foremost platforms of its kind – is now reinvented with AI-powered Phoenix driving the experience, negating the need for time-consuming database searches and filtering. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-form-talentxi-peopleperhour/ Cangrade today announced that it has launched two new products: Candidate Matching and Internal Talent Marketplace. Created to drive hiring efficiency and quality, these revolutionary new products arm HR teams with the data-driven tools to meet evolving workforce demands and prepare for the future of hiring and talent management. https://hrtechfeed.com/cangrade-launches-matching-internal-talent-features/ Cnect, a leading provider of recruiting software solutions, has announced the appointment of Craig Fisher as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Fisher, a seasoned marketing and recruiting technology expert, joins Cnect with a vision to revolutionize campus recruiting and hourly hiring. https://hrtechfeed.com/cnect-appoints-craig-fisher-as-chief-marketing-officer-to-drive-innovation-and-growth/ CHARLESTON, S.C. — Gigpro, a leading on-demand labor marketplace for the hospitality industry, announced today that it has closed a $16 million Series A funding round led by Foundry, with participation from Stage 1 Ventures and existing investors Stage 2 Capital and Detroit Venture Partners. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Gigpro’s mission to revolutionize the gig economy by connecting businesses with skilled independent professionals efficiently and seamlessly. https://hrtechfeed.com/gigpro-secures-16m-to-transform-hospitality-labor-market/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to hear what the future of recruiting will sound like check out this audio from my conversation with Max Armbruster the CEO at Talkpush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apploi, a leading provider of workforce solutions for the healthcare industry, announced that Will Plourde has joined the team as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Plourde comes with 20+ years of experience in both the healthcare and human capital management space. https://hrtechfeed.com/apploi-announces-will-plourde-as-new-cto/ Hiring platform Greenhouse,announced its Summer 2024 product releases, including a variety of powerful tools that help companies reduce bias and streamline the hiring process so that they can find great talent even faster. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-greenhouse-agilehro/ The upcoming HR Technology Conference & Exposition® announced that disruptive leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author Charlene Li will present this year’s opening keynote. The annual event will take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, September 24 – 26, 2024. Li is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 3:45 p.m. PT. https://hrtechfeed.com/leadership-expert-charlene-li-to-headline-hr-technology-conference-exposition-2024/ Fiverr, launched its new summer product release, commencing its expansion from a services marketplace to a hiring platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/fiverr-transforming-from-a-services-marketplace-to-hiring-platform-with-its-latest-release/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An insightful discussion featuring the founding father of Recruiting Operations, author and industry expert James Colino, and Hiring Operations & DEI thought leader and strategist Nona Renfro, on securing funding and hiring your first recruiting operations expert. James leads Recruitment Operations for Sheetz and literally wrote the book on RecOps. Nona has been an executive advisor for critical talent transformation initiatives, adding Recruiting Operations at companies like Amazon and Google Fiber and working with clients like Revolut (Fintech), Rackspace (Tech), Ericsson (Telco), Verifone (Banking), and L3 (Defense). James and Nona joined the JobSync Recruitment Roundtable to discuss proven strategies to secure initial funding to build a Recruiting Operations function and help us all understand the key factors in making a successful first Rec Ops hire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last of my SHRM 24 conversations I chatted up Mike Stafiej the CEO of employee referral tool ERIN. Travel sponsored by Jobcase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my latest SHRM 24 conversation we’ll talk to Jenifer Dulski the founder of team performance software Rising Team. The company recently raised 8 million in funding and we’ll find out more about this new hr tech startup. Rec Tech Media travel to SHRM is sponsored by Jobcase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at SHRM24 in Chicago, Kahina Ouerdane, Chief People Officer of Workleap. Kahina has been mastering the art of managing people for more than a decade, previously at PwC as a consultant, and now at Workleap. RecTech Media travel sponsored by our friends at Jobcase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the SHRM 24 expo in Chicago I sat down with Yutaka Takagi, Principal Product Evangelist at isolved along with one of their customers to get her feedback with the HCM platform. RecTech travel sponsored by Jobcase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Posner, founder of managing director of NHP Talent Group, a boutique NYC based ING agency with expertise in marketing, media and advertising. He's also also the Pause where he interviews top experts, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from the world of entrepreneurship, TA and personal growth and other world-class, amazing humans on their insights into their own career journey. RecTech Media Travel sponsore by Jobcase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randstad NV, the world’s leading talent company, has reached an agreement to form a joint venture combining its job board business, Monster, with CareerBuilder, a portfolio company of funds managed by affiliates of Apollo. https://recruitingheadlines.com/monster-careerbuilder-joining-forces/ PHILADELPHIA —- Phenom today announced its acquisition of Tydy, a human resources technology company focused on delivering phenomenal preboarding and onboarding experiences for employees – from hire to retire. The fifth acquisition and addition to the Intelligent Talent Experience platform portfolio fortifies Phenom’s vision to shorten time to productivity for employees, while creating efficient experiences for HR practitioners, all from one platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/phenom-acquires-onboarding-platform/ Greenhouse, the leading hiring platform, announced it has been recognized as a leader in 66 of the 2024 G2 Summer reports and has ranked #1 in 29 of them, including Best Applicant Tracking System, Best Enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems, Best Mid-Market Applicant Tracking System and Europe Regional Grid Report for Applicant Tracking Systems. https://hrtechfeed.com/g2-says-greenhouse-is-the-best-ats/ KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the signing of definitive agreements under which KKR and other investors will jointly lead a US$140 million Series E fundraise of SmartHR, a leading cloud-native human resources management platform in Japan, with participation from existing shareholders. https://hrtechfeed.com/japan-based-smarthr-gets-140m-series-e/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jocelyn King, SHRM-SCP is the CEO and Founder of VirgilHR, a SaaS solution that empowers HR professionals to make smart, compliant employment and labor law decisions in real-time. We discussed a lot around compliance particularly as it pertains to recruiting. HR has been the passion and focus of Jocelyn’s entire career as she’s supported high-growth technology start-ups and public companies throughout her tenure. She defines herself as a true HR generalist and has touched on all aspects of HR in her more senior roles. Jocelyn has strong expertise in creating and executing HR strategy, managing employee relations for multi-state and global organizations, developing a diverse and high-performing work culture, owning organization development and change management, and crafting the total reward, talent development, and talent acquisition strategies. Recorded live from SHRM 24 in Chicago. RecTech Medi aTravel sponsored by Jobcase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Maffucci is G-P’s Head of HR, and she leads the company’s global workforce, talent, and employee experience. She operates from a people-first mindset and strongly believes that diversity of thought is paramount for a healthy workspace. Laura previously held leadership positions in the Global Total Rewards team at G-P, from Sr. Director to VP. Before this, she led Total Rewards & HRIS at Progress, a tech company focused on products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact applications. Prior to Progress, she held roles of increasing responsibility with Ocean Spray Cranberries, where she was awarded HR Award for Innovation and Creativity (2016). Her tenure at Ocean Spray Cranberries was preceded by roles with an emphasis on compensation and HR practices. In her 20+ year career in HR, Laura has spoken on global and national platforms about compensation, employee well-being and mental health. She’s a staunch advocate for the employee experience and creating a culture of inclusivity. Laura is passionate about the future of work, normalizing the value of work everywhere, and enabling employees across the globe to be their best selves and add value wherever they go and whatever they do. Recorded live from the G-P booth in Chicago at SHRM24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top stories for This week in RecTech: SAN FRANCISCO — KarmaCheck, a technology-based solution for background checks, credentialing, and compliance, announced today that it has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round led by Parameter Ventures… The company will leverage the funding to accelerate development of its proprietary technology platform, scale its exceptional service levels to more customers and candidates, and expand into new industry verticals. https://hrtechfeed.com/karmacheck-raises-45-million-series-b-to-modernize-background-checks/ Belgium-based AI-powered skills platform TechWolf, just closed a $42.7 million Series B round. TechWolf was founded out of Ghent University and Cambridge University in 2018. In 2022, it raised a €10M Series A, and two years later, it has seen 12x revenue growth.They use AI to help automate skills matching internally though your existing HRIS systems. https://hrtechfeed.com/belgian-based-techwolf-lands-43m-coming-to-the-u-s/ QUEBEC CITY, Qc. — freelance.ca, the emerging leading online marketplace for professional freelancers in Canada, announces the successful acquisition of Workhoppers, a renowned Canadian freelancer platform. This strategic acquisition strengthens freelance.ca’s position in the Canadian market and expands its portfolio of services for freelancers and businesses nationwide. https://hrtechfeed.com/canadian-freelance-marketplace-makes-acquisition/ REMOTE FIRST COMPANY – G-P (Globalization Partners), a leader in the global employment market and standard bearer for industry compliance, announced AI-powered global onboarding in G-P’s employer of record products. The new experience is designed to help businesses quickly and compliantly manage the hiring and onboarding experience from generating the offer to signing the employment agreement to managing all of the onboarding and benefits set up. https://hrtechfeed.com/g-p-introduces-ai-powered-global-hiring-onboarding-for-hr-teams/ NEW YORK– Wilya, formerly known as Gig and Take, a B2B SaaS company transforming traditional HR practices in the manufacturing and supply chain sectors, announced today the successful close of a $4 million seed funding round. https://hrtechfeed.com/manufacturing-workforce-tool-lands-4m/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hackajob, the reverse tech hiring platform recently launched a new on demand hiring solution for tech workers…joining meon this episodeto talk about it is their Head of Growth, Luke Coleman. LINK: https://www.rectechpr.com/press-releases/leading-tech-talent-marketplace-hackajob-reacts-to-changing-tech-landscape-with-contract-based-hiring-solution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW YORK – Greenhouse, the leading hiring platform, today announced it has hired Samir Joglekar as its new Chief Revenue Officer. https://hrtechfeed.com/greenhouse-hires-new-chief-revenue-officer/ BOSTON — JobGet, the fastest-growing app-first hiring platform connecting over 70 million Everyday Workers with the nation’s most recognized brands, today announced the acquisition of Wirkn, a leading ATS in the frontline recruitment market for malls and retail. This move to partner with shopping centers and malls allows JobGet to offer a tailored frontline solution to even more employers and job seekers. https://hrtechfeed.com/jobget-acquires-wirkn/ ClearCompany, a provider of human capital management software, announced it has acquired Brainier Solutions Inc., a leading provider of innovative learning management software. Financial terms were not disclosed. https://hrtechfeed.com/clearcompany-acquires-learning-management-tool/ Hiring software Wizehire, announced its Candidate Texting feature. This new functionality enables organizations to instantly build stronger relationships with top talent, increase engagement, and streamline the hiring process. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-wizehire-talroo/ Talroo, a leading provider of technology to power the recruitment of frontline and essential workers, is pleased to announce the release of SmartScreen, the new AI-assisted Chat-to-Apply Screening tool. This elegant new screening chatbot solves a common problem for both job seekers and employers. Approximately 7 out of 10 employers (Zippia Recruitment Statistics, 2023) find it difficult to hire skilled candidates. SmartScreen automatically extracts and surfaces job requirements using AI in a custom chatbot. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-wizehire-talroo/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new monthly series on the podcast. I am teaming up with the team at Qualifi, a hiring platform that helps recruiters screen, score, schedule, and interview talent before they go cold. Each month they pick a recruiter of the month and for June that recruiter is… Kathleen Armbruster Currently serving as the Director of Talent Acquisition at consulting firm called Studio Science, Kathleen has significantly contributed to the evolution of recruiting practices within the company. Her innovative recruitment strategies have notably included the integration of all functional groups to foster a culture of accountability and efficiency, which has significantly sped up the hiring process. Do you know great talent acquisition pro? Nominate them here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEATTLE, WA – Chronus, an employee-driven development platform providing mentorship and ERG management, today announces the acquisition of Imperative an employee engagement platform that leverages the power of meaningful 1:1 conversations to help employees own their career through the lens of purpose. https://hrtechfeed.com/chronus-announces-acquisition-of-employee-engagement-platform-imperative/ BambooHR a leading cloud-based human resource platform, announced Jonathan Leaf as its new chief revenue officer. Leaf will oversee all revenue-generating functions, and be responsible for upleveling their integration and alignment. https://hrtechfeed.com/bamboohr-appoints-jonathan-leaf-as-new-chief-revenue-officer/ Ashby, a recruiting platform that efficiently scales hiring from startup through enterprise, has raised an additional $30 million in equity financing. This round of funding comes with a vote of confidence from existing investors following a 6X growth in revenue. To date, the company has raised roughly $70M. https://hrtechfeed.com/ai-recruiting-startup-ashby-raises-30-million/ Amsterdam based Carv, announced it secured $10M in seed funding, following the launch of its recruitment platform in March and the significant traction the company has experienced since. With the funding, Carv aims to accelerate its growth and expand the capabilities of its platform into different domains of the recruitment life cycle. https://hrtechfeed.com/ai-recruiting-startup-ashby-raises-30-million/ Rising Team, a team performance platform, announced the completion of its Series A funding of $8 million. The round was led by Zeal Capital Partners and others. This investment allows Rising Team to enhance its team performance platform with AI, hire new team members, and expand its market presence. https://hrtechfeed.com/employee-coaching-platform-rising-team-raises-8-million-series-a/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madeline Laurano founder of Aptitude Research recently partnered with HireRoad (a people analytics platform) for the latest insights on the state of people analytics and what it means for your business…she joins me now on the show to discuss. What prompted this study between Aptitude Research and HireRoad? What was the knowledge gap in the industry that you wanted to uncover? Talk me through your survey process — format, audiences surveyed, titles, and number of respondents. What, in your opinion, were the biggest takeaways from this study? What surprised you the most in terms of respondent feedback? The study revealed that only 1 in 3 companies are using people data in their recruitment process. What’s their reasoning? What are the consequences of not using people data in recruitment? Of those companies that are leveraging people analytics in their hiring process, how exactly are they using it? What’s the ROI for companies using people analytics in recruitment, versus those who aren’t? How is HireRoad making it easier for hiring teams to leverage people analytics? The survey revealed that many companies think people analytics are only for enterprise-level companies with big teams and big budgets. How is HireRoad making this data feasible for smaller companies? What’s your advice to companies not yet leaning into people analytics as part of their recruitment process? Link: https://hireroad.com/resources/the-future-of-people-analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Fitzroy is the CEO and co-founder of Dalia, a candidate conversion platform that activates hidden talent pools and proactively builds interest through personalized touchpoints, automatically. He joins me on today’s podcast to discuss their latest platform release. TOPICS Just remind the audience what you guys do first What’s new at Dalia? Why should recruiting teams care about conversions? Are you seeing an increase in applications across your clients generally? How easy is it for recruiting teams to measure conversion rates that matter? What’s the impact of improving conversion rates? Can you share how a customer or job seeker has benefited from Dalia? Biggest challenge for youguys right now? Job search experience RecTech is sponsored by https://hrtechjob.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HCM platform Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY); announced the award-winning Dayforce® Flex Work is available to organizations in the United States. Flex Work is an on-demand marketplace that helps organizations augment their workforce with flexible talent – quickly, simply, and compliantly – to address fluctuating labor demands. https://hrtechfeed.com/dayforce-launches-on-demand-flex-work-marketplace/ Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a leader in Workforce Agility solutions, today announced the acquisition of workforce skills intelligence capabilities and a team of highly specialized domain experts from SkyHive Technologies Holdings Inc.. SkyHive’s AI-powered skills intelligence platform and services help customers build skills-based organizations, providing visibility into the capabilities of employees and enabling organizations in their transformation efforts. https://hrtechfeed.com/cornerstone-acquires-skyhive/ hireEZ, the only sourcing and candidate relationship management (CRM) platform built for recruiters by recruiters, today announced new partnerships with job boards Monster, Resume-Library, and CV-Library and the release of a new platform feature, Sourcing Hub. https://hrtechfeed.com/hireez-partners-with-leading-job-boards-to-source-their-databases/ PowerToFly, a leader in connecting diverse professionals with jobs since 2014, just acquired Skillcrush, an online platform that teaches tech skills to underrepresented groups. This merger gives both job seekers and employers new ways to build modern workforces. https://hrtechfeed.com/powertofly-acquires-upskilling-platform-skillcrush/ SeekOut, an eight-year-old recruiting startup that uses AI to find candidates, cut about 30% of its workforce this past Thursday, TechCrunch has learned. https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/20/seekout-layoffs-30percent-talent-search-tigerglobal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today you will hear from Blue Saturn, HiringBranch, Sense, Brightmine, Flockity, Nexxt, Nestor. Travel sponsored by Pillar.hr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Unleash America we sat in on he discussion of how 7 Eleven upped its hiring game thanks to paradox.ai. Audio sponsored by Pillar.hr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upwork just released new research from The Upwork Research Institute revealing the ongoing growth of freelancing among Gen Z professionals along with their shifting priorities, expectations, and motivations for work. https://recruitingheadlines.com/upwork-says-gen-z-is-abandoning-conventional-9-to-5-corporate-jobs-for-freelancing-gigs/ Word just broke that Indeed is laying off 1,000 workers mainly in its U. S. operations. https://hrtechfeed.com/another-massive-layoff-indeed/ Eightfold AI, the leader in AI-powered talent intelligence, today announced the availability of Eightfold Talent Tracking. This innovative applicant tracking system is the first AI-native, end-to-end talent acquisition experience. https://hrtechfeed.com/eightfold-launches-new-ats/ San Francisco (US) and Lugano (Switzerland) – Talent shortage and skills development are among the top two priorities businesses are struggling to get to grips with today, according to Gartner. Helping them take control of the situation, startup Anthropos has raised $2.7M to create a new way for companies to help employees evolve their skill sets in accordance with business needs while improving retention. https://hrtechfeed.com/upskilling-platform-anthropos-raises-2-7m/ Sense just unveiled Sense Conversational Voice AI. TThe product integrates Voice AI technology into the Sense platform to automate tasks including candidate outreach, screening, and scheduling. https://hrtechfeed.com/sense-announces-conversational-voice-ai-for-recruiting/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A live interview Donald Knight, Chief People officer at Greenhouse from Unleash America in Las Vegas, next…. RecTech Media travel to Unleash is sponsored by Pillar… Great teams start with great interviews. Modernize your interview process with AI-powered interview intelligence. Book a demo today at Pillar.hr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IAMPHENOM coverage from Philly: How are DHL Group and Thales leveraging AI and automation technology to meet critical needs, enhance candidate engagement, and streamline the hiring process to stay competitive in 2024? Gain insights into best practices for attracting skilled, adaptable workers in a competitive market and learn how to foster a culture that supports innovation, skills, and retention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IAMPHENOM Coverage from Philly: Leave the lag behind and meet the new way to fast forward candidate screening with the power of One-Way Interviews. Learn how United Airlines is crafting the right questions and leveraging technology to qualify candidates faster, empower hiring teams to reliably assess talent at scale, save significant time in the screening process, and keep candidate quality high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employ Inc., the parent company of JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite and NXTThing RPO, announced the appointment of Dara Brenner as Chief Product Officer (CPO) https://hrtechfeed.com/employ-announces-new-chief-product-officer/ During its IAMPHENOM 2024 Product Innovation Keynote, Phenom announced a several new innovations — including Talent Experience Engine, X+ Agents, Talent Marketer Experience and Talent Leader Experience. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-phenom-release-talent-experience-engine-next-genai-agents-new-platform-experiences-and-updates-for-talent-acquisition-and-talent-management/ Upwork the freelance marketplace, unveiled a collection of products, features and partnerships to transform how businesses and professionals hire and work, as part of Upwork’s new semi-annual product showcase. https://hrtechfeed.com/upwork-announces-updates-for-ai-innovations-and-other-solutions/ NEW YORK, N.Y. — Leading U.S., U.K., and India tech talent marketplace hackajob has announced a new hiring option to support changing dynamics within the tech industry — a fast, flexible, and compliant solution for contract-based tech hiring. Aptly named hackajob on-demand, this new service provides tech employers across sectors with a seamless way to hire top-tier freelancers and contract talent for business-critical projects. https://hrtechfeed.com/leading-tech-talent-marketplace-hackajob-reacts-to-changing-tech-landscape-with-contract-based-hiring-solution/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Jobsync team for their Recruitment Roundtable featuring Bill Musman of AmeriHealth Caritas where we will be discussing how to align a mission-driven recruitment strategy with business goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SmartRecruiters, announced its latest product release, packed with new features designed to streamline the recruitment process and empower hiring teams. This April, users can explore new functionalities within the SmartRecruiters’ platform, including advanced AI capabilities, improved integration options, and significant user interface enhancements. The highlights include: https://hrtechfeed.com/smartrecruiters-announces-new-release/ ShiftMed, a leader in On-Demand workforce technology, announced today its acquisition of CareerStaff Unlimited from Genesis HealthCare (Genesis), a national post-acute care provider. CareerStaff is one of the healthcare industry’s leading per diem and contract managed service providers (MSP). ShiftMed, in combination with CareerStaff, will provide services to Genesis at over 200 skilled nursing and 1,200 Powerback Rehabilitation locations, under a seven-year exclusive agreement. https://hrtechfeed.com/shiftmed-acquires-msp-to-expand-its-on-demand-nursing-platform/ Daxtra, the resume parsing software platform, has acquired PivotCX, a technology-based talent acquisition and HR communications hub. Based in Indianapolis, PivotCX has become part of the Daxtra Group, and its products will be rolled into the Daxtra suite of solutions. The combined solution will deliver a powerful platform for talent acquisition teams, providing customers the opportunity to direct high-conversion candidate engagement more easily. https://hrtechfeed.com/daxtra-acquires-pivotcx/ Crosschq, the world’s first Hiring Intelligence platform purpose-built to increase Quality of Hire, today announced the availability of Crosschq Insights, a first-of-its-kind recruiting analytics and Quality of Hire engine. Insights empowers recruiting teams by allowing them to pull data from multiple sources into a single dashboard, offering a more comprehensive and controlled look at the hiring process. https://hrtechfeed.com/crosschq-launches-recruiting-analytics-and-quality-of-hire-engine/ HCM platform Rippling has raised $200mm in new financing, and signed agreements with investors to repurchase up to $590mm of equity from current employees, former employees, and early investors. The financing was led by Coatue with participation from Founders Fund, Greenoaks, and other existing investors. Dragoneer is joining the round as a new investor. https://hrtechfeed.com/rippling-raises-200-million-series-f/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week in RecTech; LinkUp, the provider of global job market data, announced the release of Compass—an intuitive digital toolset for analyzing labor demand in real time and living color. https://hrtechfeed.com/linkup-launches-compass-a-visual-job-market-insight-tool/ XpertHR today announced it has rebranded to Brightmine™, marking a strategic change for the company to further support HR leaders through today’s increasingly complex workforce conditions and global economic uncertainty. https://hrtechfeed.com/xperthr-cnages-name-to-brightmine/ Upwork announced Upwork Partners, a new program for companies to establish partnerships with Upwork that highlight skilled independent professionals on Upwork to serve their customers’ most pressing business needs, as well as connect freelancers with industry-leading tools that supercharge productivity and improve work quality. Initially, Upwork Partners encompasses three main partnership models: https://hrtechfeed.com/upwork-premieres-new-partner-program-to-expand-ecosystem-of-companies-transforming-how-we-work/ Greenhouse, the leading hiring platform, today announced its strategic partnership with Atlanta-based Grayscale, a leading enterprise-focused texting and automation platform that supports frictionless high-volume hiring. Greenhouse customers can now add Grayscale’s texting and automation solutions directly through the product offering: Texting, powered by Grayscale. https://hrtechfeed.com/greenhouse-launches-texting-powered-by-grayscale/ HiBob has announced Bob Hiring, a fully integrated Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that connects candidate, employee, and business data for better decision-making. Bob Hiring links Bob Workforce Planning with the recruitment process, aligning hiring plans to dynamic business goals for an optimized process using a powerful, all-in-one HCM platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/hibob-launches-applicant-tracking-system/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Plummer is the Senior Vice President, Product Strategy & Enterprise Solutions for Ziprecruiter one of the worlds largest job marketplaces. Founded in 2010, the Santa Monica-based company has over 1000 employees in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Israel. TOPICS 1. What's new at the company? (icims partnership) 2. Numbers: what are the latest traffic numbers for Ziprecruiter.com? How many seekers do you have in your resume database? 3. It's been a tough 12-18 months for the job board world with ad spend down, how are you viewing 2024? 4. Hows Phil….talk about that user experience….pre-screening new visitors… 5. I heard you raised prices recently (or are about to) why the increase? 6. Will Zip ever look at acquiring other job boards? 7. Podcast advertising….must be working for you guys can you talk about that strategy a bit 8. How is Zip leveraging AI in the job search? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Techcrunch is reporting that Checkr, a 10-year-old employee background check company which was last valued at $5 billion has laid off 382 employees as companies are not significantly hiring talent. https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/10/checkr-layoffs/ Tech company Multiverse has acquired Searchlight, a talent intelligence and skills assessment platform that uses AI to help companies close their skills gaps. https://hrtechfeed.com/multiverse-acquires-ai-talent-software-company-searchlight/ NEW YORK – Cadient, a leading provider of talent acquisition solutions in the hourly hiring sector, has been acquired by Basis Vectors Capital, a private equity and technology investment firm that focuses on the B2B sass space https://hrtechfeed.com/cadient-ats-acquired-by-private-equity-firm/ SeekOut, the Talent Intelligence Platform, announced the release of conversational search as part of its SeekOut Assist generative AI product portfolio. The new feature expands the capabilities of SeekOut Assist, enabling recruiters to use their own language in sourcing. This makes powerful AI-assisted searches accessible to all recruiters, allowing for simple descriptions instead of complex Boolean queries. https://hrtechfeed.com/seekout-adds-conversational-search-to-its-platform/ ReadySetHire, powered by Talroo, is a new recruiting platform built from the ground-up exclusively for small businesses that lack the tools and insight needed to follow recruiting best practices to attract new hires. https://hrtechfeed.com/talroo-launches-readysethire/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOBSYNC ROUNDTABLE: “I’ve got a feeling” can no longer be the deciding factor of Talent Acquisition decision-making. TA Operations provides structure and rigor to a classically EQ area of the business. But where do you start, what makes the cut, and how do you define success? This insightful panel webinar featuring Talent Operations experts discussing the intricacies of building a TA Operations function. Scope: Understand the objectives of integrating a TA Operations function and managing scope creep Impact: Assess the outcomes (both positive and negative) such as efficiency, candidate experience, change management, and compliance Budget: Consider expenses and trade-offs such as technology, training, and resources (and how to get buy-in from leadership) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices