The Chad & Cheese Podcast

Lots going on this week. Dog days of summer be damned. EHarmony’s Elevated Careers found a buyer in this company and a little crow has to be eaten. Is it a match made in matching heaven? We’ll see. HiQ gets a ‘W’ against the big, bad LinkedIn, but this fight isn’t over by a long shot. GoodTime gets some love from Chad, but there’s not total agreement on its future and how bright it is. Is it a feature or a product? Speaking of features, LinkedIn continues to roll out some nice improvements to its service. This time, they’re helping companies build some pipelines. Lastly, the boys analyze Facebook’s latest advertising option that should seriously appeal to brick-and-mortar employers, as well as recruiters who love poaching. As always, say ‘Hi” to our sponsors Sovren, America’s Job Exchange and Wonscore. They make it all happen.

Another big week. The boys cover a grassroots campaign by HiQ to fight-off LinkedIn. Are you in? Indeed has gone shopping, acquiring Interviewed and taking the company into ATS territory. Can Indeed build a platform to take on Google, LinkedIn and Facebook? They sure are giving it their best shot. HR is progressively becoming a mainstay in every company’s PR efforts. As PR gets more and more competitive, marketing teams are turning to the warm-and-fuzzies of HR to cut through the clutter. We discuss. Then, we look at a 500 Startups company, VCV, who automates the sourcing and much of the recruiting at employers. Is this the future of hiring? Definitely maybe. TheLadders is knee-deep in TMZ territory with their current content marketing strategy, publishing 5-12 stories daily to generate traffic. There are opposing viewpoints on this tactic and it gets a tad heated. Lastly, we look at a company called Werk that hopes to bring flexibility to the workplace. However, that’s not what the boys find interesting. You’ll have to listen to find out what got them chatting it up. As always, visit our sponsor America’s Job Exchange, Sovren and Wonscore by Wonderlic. They make it all happen, people.

The summer of love rolls on, boys and girls. This week, LinkedIn is out for blood, Dice hits rock bottom and there ain’t no party like a microchipping your employee party. But first, the state of Wisconsin is losing its mind or maybe overindulging on cheese curds as one company throws a party to celebrate the microchipping of its employees. There’s even a T-shirt. Then, rural communities are being disenfranchised by the automation of everything. This country, however, is starting to outlaw automation. Take that, free market capitalism. Then, Indeed, not to be outdone on the ATS front by Google Hire, has acquired a business to make it more competitive. On to LinkedIn, where after a quick rant, the boys talk about a current court case with HiQ and LinkedIn, which could have serious repercussions on the HR tech industry and companies who count on LinkedIn data to do business, as well as discussing further integration into all things Microsoft. And what show would be complete without discussing Google? This week, the boys discuss some of Google Hire’s shortcomings, and there are quite a few. Then, the boys close the podcast by discussing the disaster that is the current state of Dice, a public company that’s tanking, even though tech hiring is at an all-time high. As always, support our sponsors America’s Job Exchange, Sovren, and Wonscore by Wonderlic. They make this ridiculous podcast possible. Hallelujah!

Giddyup kids! Episode 19 is in the books. Chad and Cheese are hot on Google Hire’s exploding interest and latest product demo. Chad breaks it down like a math problem. CareerBuilder’s 15 year marriage to Gannett ended in divorce this week. You’ll never guess who was waiting in the wings as Gannett swiped right! JazzHR got $6 million in funding. Talk about great timing, as we’re not sure they’d get the same interest with Google Hire live today. The boys also discuss the variety of ATS execs and what stye think of Google Hire. Also, AI is still in the news and some company in Wisconsin is putting microchips in employees. WTF? As always, visit our sponsors America’s Job Exchange, Sovren and Wonscore. They make it all possible.

The boys are back after the 4th holiday and Chad trekking to Oregon for college visitations. And it’s a good thing, because the news was hot-and-heavy this week. Google Hire officially launched. Are the guys impressed or not? Indeed and LinkedIn were also making waves this week. In Indeed’s case, the product offerings continue to come down the pike. One of the guys is not impressed. LinkedIn, on the other hand, is busy leveraging its relationship with Microsoft to get deeper into Windows 10 and video. And they also really, really hates when people do (tune in to find out). Additionally, some start-up just got a check for $30 million to take on this segment of the industry. In other news, some head of HR said a certain social media app was the “new LinkedIn.” Really? Really?!?! As usual, visit partners America’s Job Exchange, Sovren and Wonscore by Wonderlic. Without them, there ain’t no show, people. Enjoy and stay cool. It’s friggin’ hot out there.

While Chad is on vacation in Oregon and consuming enough craft brews to hydrate a frat party, Joel Cheesman is left to hold down the fort. Listeners won't be disappointed. This week, we deliver an interview with the CEO of Wonderlic, Charlie Wonderlic. Football fans will recognize the Wonderlic name for the assessment tests they provide for the NFL during the combine. Employers will know the Wonderlic name for the assessment tests they offer, making sure employees are perfect fits for their organization. Charlie Wonderlic gives us his opinion on recruiting Millennials and how they're different from previous generations like Gen X and Baby Boomers. And then we explore how do assessments play into employment brand. Charlie also goes in depth on his opinion on how automation affects employee testing and the jobs of the future, as well as how the current state of employment in America and the gig economy creates new challenges for employers. It's a podcast you don't want to miss. And as usual, visit our sponsors and throw mad paper in their direction, since they're the only reason we get to do what we do ... America's Job Exchange, Wonscore by Wonderlic and Sovren.

Still a little hungover from the 4th of July holiday, the boys dive into Indeed’s walled garden against Google, wonder if old school job board SEO is dead and drop wisdom and perspective following the Jobg8 conference. Put on your big-boy pants and buckle-up. Also, we look at Canvas and why others aren’t on the text messaging bandwagon, asking are ATS’s next. And what podcast would be complete without news items discussing robots … this time, however, we’re talkin’ sex robots. You may need some protection on this week’s podcast. Enjoy. As usual, support the sponsors, including newbie Sovren and America’s Job Exchange and Wonscore by Wonderlic. We don’t exist without them, so go throw paper at them.

Where’s Cheese? Chad brings recruiting industry veteran and America’s Job Exchange GM Bill Fanning to the mic while Joel takes a much-needed vacation. Chad takes aim at Bill with questions like – What the Hell is going on in this crazy AI/Google shiny object market? Is AJE playing stubborn (like Indeed) and fighting Google or are you bringing the big G in real close? Should Careerbuilder be anxious about a 1/2 price clearance sale? and last but not least does anyone really care about compliance? Enjoy, and make sure you visit our sponsors, America’s Job Exchange, Nexxt and Wonscore by Wonderlic.

The boys headed down the The Big Easy this week for a live podcast at the Jobg8 Job Board Summit. As usual, they weren’t so “easy” with the commentary on CareerBuilder, who is valued at $500 million, instead of the $1 billion-plus price tag originally touted. They also didn’t hold back their criticism of Beyond, who just changed their name to Nexxt. (Pretty sure some Nexxt employees in the front row were throwing peanuts at us when we weren’t looking.) And, of course, what show would be complete without commentary on all-things-Google? This time, however, there was feedback from job boards owners on early results on traffic. It’s back to the future, as the show veered toward how Indeed had a similar strategy 10 years ago. Enjoy, and, as always, support our sponsors. This thing crashes and burns without them: America’s Job Exchange, Beyond.com/cheddar, er, Nexxt?

What started out as a slow week certainly turned up as time passed. Entelo received $20 million in funding, and the boys discuss what’s really behind all the money flowing into A.I. Can you say “land grab”? Amazon, yes, that Amazon is rumored to be bidding on Slack to the tune of $9 billion. That’s with a “b” folks. McDonald’s is looking to hire 250,000 employees this season in the U.S. and are going to rely on Snapchat to fill a few of those positions. The bet is sure to make competitors stand-up and take notice. Snaplications are officially a thing now. Indeed has officially launched Career Pages in an attempt to appeal to small businesses, and at least one of the boys has a guess on where the company is going next. The show welcomes a new advertiser this week. A big welcome to Wonscore by Wonderlic. Check ’em out (there’s an exclusive deal). And keep going to current sponsors America’s Job Exchange and Beyond.com/cheddar.

It was a busy week. Economic megatrends continue to take hold. There are more job openings than ever before, and that has invigorated the gig economy and put recruiters in a strong sellers market for many positions. TaskRabbit, where anyone who will deliver your laundry or fix your door hinge can make cash, is growing into new markets. Kalo, a Silicon Valley darling, has investment cash and hope to be a “badass recruiting engine.” And times are so tight that the Secret Service is employing these types now. Tech continues to march on too. Workey and Clustree get buckets of cash, making this technology even hotter than ever before. There’s a new competitor in the chatbot landscape, which probably makes services like Mya and Olivia that much more valuable. Recruitics launches a solution that should’ve been introduce about 15 years ago. But, hey, better late than never, right? And make sure you visit our sponsors. We exist because of them: America’s Job Exchange and Beyond.com/cheddar.

The boys were at TA Tech Summit in Minneapolis June 1, and did a live broadcast on all things Google … we’re talkin’ Google Cloud Jobs API, Google Hire and Google for Jobs. They even discussed ideas for what the future might look like. Special thanks to Peter Weddle and his son for having us and giving us a platform to expand the podcast listenership. As usual, visit our sponsors, because they make it all possible: America’s Job Exchange and Beyond.com/cheddar.

This week, the boys discuss a big discount in the acquisition price tag for CareerBuilder based on a Reuters report. Someone actually got a job opportunity, compliments of Snapchat. Here's how. Then they revisit the garbage pile and give advice on how Talent.io might fix it's junk status. Jibe goes all-in on Google for everything and they boys debate whether that's a good thing. Should others get knee-deep in the search engine's employment technology or say bye-bye-bye? An Indeed partnership with these guys is a move into getting an Indeed Apply button all around the Web, fending off Google's onslaught ... only one of the guys like the strategy. Listen to find out which one. Enjoy, and don’t forget to visit our sponsors, who make it all worthwhile: America’s Job Exchange, WebClipDrop (coupon code HIREDAILY2017) and Beyond.com/cheddar.

Oldies but a goodie! It was a big week. The boys cover Google for Jobs officially launching and ask, "What the hell does Indeed do now? Talent.io gets investment cash, but one of the guys thinks it's a hot, steaming pile of garbage. LinkedIn keep churning out the hits with new features to these two popular products. And there's a differing of opinions on the death of job boards as Chad and Cheese look at two opposing business models. Enjoy, and don't forget to visit our sponsors, who make it all worthwhile: America's Job Exchange, WebClipDrop (coupon code HIREDAILY2017) and Beyond.com/cheddar.

Happy Mother’s Day Edition! This week, the boys are scared sh!#less at Microsoft’s workplace-of-the-future, Google makes a virtual reality play and disagreement ensues about its relevancy to recruitment, startup Mya’s A.I. recruitment play gets a shot of venture capital, the gig economy has ups and downs and CareerBuilder revenue is down for the quarter … queue the acquisition price discount. Enjoy and don’t forget to visit our sponsors. We can’t do it without them. Thanks America’s Job Exchange, WebClipDrop.io (coupon code HIREDAILY2017) and Beyond.com/cheddar.

It was a big week. We finally have visual proof that Google is testing an Indeed-style job search, Ladders looks like it wants to become an online newspaper, Dice is getting rid of these sites, 84 Lumber returns with new recruitment ads (follow-ups to their controversial Super Bowl commercial) and job seekers seem to be pretty OK with this technology. Enjoy, and be sure to checkout our sponsors: America’s Job Exchange, WebClipDrop (coupon code HIREDAILY2017) and Beyond.com/Cheddar.

This week, the boy wonders discuss LinkedIn’s ongoing ubiquity in news and finally catching up to Facebook and Twitter on this one key offering, eavesdropping on employees and gauging morale via Slack, Hipchat and others, more end of the world chatter from people much smarter than you, Yik Yak and the death of anonymity and another job boards aren’t dead story. The Chad and Cheese Podcast is proudly sponsored by America’s Job Exchange, WebClipDrop (use coupon code HIREDAILY2017) and Beyond.com/cheddar.

This week, the boys discuss how no one apparently wants to buy DICE and its portfolio of sites and what it could mean for CareerBuilder’s reported sale. Snapchat is in the news again with “Snapplications,” a way McDonald’s is generating candidates, and DIY advertising being unveiled soon. Completed is the latest startup to get thrown onto the steaming hot pile of garbage. New York City has made it illegal to do this … Facebook really hates these guys … and Smashfly partners with HiringSolved. Oh, and LinkedIn has updated its terms of service to make this a big no-no. Enjoy.

On Episode 6, the boys bookend the episode with Google, starting a discussion about the Google Jobs API and ending with the news this week that Google Hire is set to turn the ATS market upside down … and maybe the job search market too. Glassdoor is so over the court system in Texas. Beamery, Teamable and Crelate all get funding, but which one will be the most successful? And we love on Tim Sackett a little bit. Be sure to checkout sponsors America’s Job Exchange, WebClipDrop (discount code HIREDAILY2017) and Beyond.

Chad’s really ticked off in this week’s episode, as you can tell by the “E” rating on this show. In this week’s episode of HR’s most dangerous podcast, the boys cover more automation – this time in the marijuana industry – with Bloom Automation, unlimited PTO, a more official report on CareerBuilder’s pending sale, TheLadders (who?), LinkedIn beating up underdogs and more. Enjoy and be sure to checkout our sponsors America’s Job Exchange, WebClipDrop and Beyond. And, you’re welcome.

This week, HR’s most dangerous podcast takes on a variety of topics, starting with “period leave,” avoiding most of the landmines this topic invites. The boys also cover Purple Squirrel and wether or not charging job seekers can work or not, the success of TextRecruit, the ridiculousness of Talentegy and even discuss the automation of everything. Hat tip to sponsors America’s Job Exchange, WebClipDrop.io and Beyond.

The robots are coming! HR’s most dangerous podcast is back with - a slight line-up change this week - legendary sourcer/recruiter Jim Stroud stepping in for Cheese this week. The Show takes on many different aspects of automation with more of a SkyNet tone. Companies like Uber, Intel, Google, Ford, and Brilent are pushing the automation envelope and we - mere mortals - sit and watch the show while jobs evaporate. Last but not least we answer the question haunting your Netflix queue - Is Iron Fist really that bad? As always, thanks to America’s Job Exchange, WebClipDrop.io and Beyond.com for your support.

This week, the boys first take a trip down Memory Lane, discussing the history of job matching and how eHarmony can’t even make it work. Can anyone? Indeed.com is still crushing it and their new native mobile app JobSpotting is a worthy topic of discussion. WorkHere has possibly figured out mobile recruiting and 21.co is a “LinkedIn InMail killer” that ignites varied opinions. In Rapid Fire, CareerBuilder and LinkedIn are highlighted. Enjoy, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

This week, the boys discuss the problem with LinkedIn’s lazy users, 84 Lumber’s Super Bowl advertising campaign, Snap’s IPO and its potential impact on recruiting, and Facebook job postings. Please remember to visit out sponsors: America’s Job Exchange (www.americasjobexchange.com), WebClipDrop (http://www.webclipdrop.io keyword HireDaily2017) and Beyond (http://www.beyond.com/cheddar).

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