The Chad & Cheese Podcast Shredded: VeroSkills, ADP, Pequity, Personio, Waymo, Deel, Upwork & More
Nov 6, 2025
An exciting discussion unfolds as VeroSkills secures $5.3M to boost its AI hiring platform for blue-collar workers. ADP's acquisition of Pequity aims to enhance pay transparency tools in response to evolving laws. Meanwhile, Waymo is making headlines by expanding its robo-taxi service to major U.S. cities. In other news, Deel appoints a new president and CFO as they surpass $1B in annual revenue, while Upwork announces record earnings amidst mixed client trends. Finally, ZipRecruiter reports strong revenue but a net loss.
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AI Targets Blue-Collar Hiring
- VeroSkills raised $5.3M to expand an AI hiring platform connecting blue-collar employers with pre-screened skilled candidates.
- The funding brings total backing to $6.6M and targets growth in skilled hourly hiring.
ADP Expands Compensation Capabilities
- ADP acquired Pequity to boost AI-driven pay decision tools amid new pay-transparency laws.
- The deal expands ADP's compensation planning, budgeting, and analytics for mid-size and multinational clients.
HR Tech Firm Retreats To Europe
- A Munich HR tech firm laid off 165 employees, about 10% of its workforce, and will exit U.S. operations to focus on Europe.
- The company aims for profitability by 2026 after prior cuts in 2024 amid tough market conditions.