The Chad & Cheese Podcast
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Everything people and workforce—recruiting, marketing, technology, talent management, and workforce economics—delivered with biting sarcasm and unapologetic snark. Industry misfits Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman bring their no-holds-barred opinions to dissect news, trends, and the occasional dumpster fire. If you’re a hiring company, staffing firm, or vendor looking for insights (and a thick skin), these two won’t just tell you what’s happening—they’ll tell you why you’re probably doing it wrong. Buckle up, buttercup.
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Mar 21, 2019 • 4min
Google Trifecta
It’s The Shred – a mini-Chad and Cheese bite of Breaking
News — This is Chad Sowash
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On to the NEWS for March 21 2019..
It’s a Google TRIFECTA
1) Google Talent Solutions releases two
Mar 21, 2019 • 34min
Jobvite CEO Dan Finnigan
We’re not worthy! We’re not worthy! Since taking over the reigns at Jobvite a decade ago after running HotJobs, Dan Finnigan has been a strong voice and leader in the recruitment tech space. Most recently, Jobvite swung for the fences, raising $200 million and acquiring Canvas, Rolepoint and Talemetry to help round-out a full marketing suite for customers. In this interview, Chad & Cheese get the lowdown on the deal and discuss a variety of timely topics. This Nexxt exclusive is a must-liste
Mar 19, 2019 • 36min
Google News
Google’s latest step into job search domination takes the form of their search API. Wanna know what it is? Gotta listen. This update will apply Google Cloud AI capabilities to helping companies provide more relevant job opportunities to a wider candidate base. Beans spilled by College Recruiter’s Steven Rothberg. Enjoy this Talroo exclusive.
Mar 19, 2019 • 38min
Firing Squad: Eddy
What do you get when a former NBA player launches an applicant tracking system? Gotta listen to find out if Eddy has what it takes to survive Firing Squad or not. Enjoy this Talroo exclusive.
Mar 15, 2019 • 45min
Messaging Gold Rush Rages On
On this week’s show, messaging apps stay red hot and flush with cash, more minimum wage crossfire and WTF is the human cloud? Oh, and the investment cash register continues to ring. Enjoy, and support our sponsors: Sovren, Canvas and JobAdX.
Mar 14, 2019 • 3min
Here We Grow Again: Paradox.ai
Paradox, the company that brought us chatbot Olivia, announced new funding and the opening of offices recently.
Mar 14, 2019 • 22min
One Brand w/ Chris Kneeland, CEO Cult Collective
Another gem from our trip to The Gathering last month. This time, we sit down with marketing agency expert Chris Kneeland, co-founder of Cult Collective, The Gathering and Communo.com, to discuss talent and the bridge between HR and marketing. Hint: We have a long way to go for marketing and recruiting to really connect. Enjoy this Nexxt exclusive.
Mar 13, 2019 • 3min
Guess Who Just Raised $20 Million?
An HR tech startup just announced a Series A raise of $20 million, bringing its total to $45 million. Listen to find out who.
Mar 11, 2019 • 21min
Douglas Atkin, Fmr. Global Head of Community, Airbnb
Douglas Akin was Global Head of Community at Airbnb from 2012-2017. Needless to say, he has a few thoughts on how to build a strong company with a solid foundation rooted in brand. The boys were lucky enough to sit down the Douglas and talk a little recruitment at The Gathering last month. More about Douglas: At Airbnb he developed the company’s and community’s Purpose: Create a world where Anyone can Belong Anywhere. He led all community initiatives, including grassroots activism by Hosts to change
Mar 11, 2019 • 28min
Where Will AI for Recruiting Be In 2021? (Part 2)
This is Part II of a two-part podcast LIVE from Tempe Arizona and the TAtech AI Summit. It’s a hype-free discussion around “AI and Automation” Aaron Matos – CEO of Paradox Olivia Yongue – Director of Client Strategy at KRT Marketing Sahil Sahni – Co-Founder of AllyO
Enjoy, and support our sponsors: Sovren, JobAdX and Canvas.
