The Chad & Cheese Podcast Indeed Stranglehold Gets Tighter and Tighter
Nov 14, 2025
In a heated discussion, the hosts tackle Personio's layoffs and its U.S. exit, exploring the impact on competition. Indeed's new Connect offering raises eyebrows, with critiques on its monetization strategies. The introduction of ARPJ gets debated, revealing possible manipulation to please Wall Street. They delve into economic woes affecting fast food and how inflation is squeezing wallets. Personal anecdotes about favorite fast foods add a nostalgic twist to the conversation as they reflect on changing consumer habits.
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Personio Exits U.S. After Major Cuts
- Personio closed its U.S. operations and cut about 165 roles as it chases profitability, signaling retreat from the U.S. market.
- Chad Sowash sees this as a major win for incumbents like Deel and Rippling in the HR tech space.
Teen Vogue Staff Ambush HR Chief
- Condé Nast HR chief Stan Duncan was confronted on camera by angry Teen Vogue staff about furloughs and return-to-office mandates.
- Joel Cheesman ridiculed Stan's response and highlighted rising workplace transparency and worker pushback.
Indeed Connect As A Data-Grab Play
- Indeed Connect is described as innovation but functions as a pay-for-privilege ecosystem that extracts data and control from employers.
- Joel Cheesman warns it's a velvet-handcuffed strategy to monetize basic tools and lock customers into paid features.