Live from the Gem booth in Vegas at Unleash, the boys throw together one mess-of-a-show, featuring everything from Warren Buffett to StackOne raising big cash to confusing Appcast with Recruitics to bashing ZipRecuiter. Hell, Indeed makes it in, and they weren't even in the show notes. It's a sleep deprived mess, but a good time nonetheless. We promise to make up for it next week.
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Shredded: Humly, Future Education, Appcast, Skillvue, Upwork, BrandLink, StackOne and More
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
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The Human Hiring Touch with Terry Baker
In this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, Terry Baker, CEO at Daxtra, dishes on how AI is shaking up recruitment like a caffeinated barista on a Monday morning. With 23 years of AI street cred, he insists AI’s only as good as the data it’s fed—garbage in, garbage out, folks—while preaching the gospel of keeping hiring human, because no one wants a robot therapist when the job hunt gets rough. The convo takes a wild turn through resume validation (think CSI: LinkedIn Edition), with Baker warning that AI-generated CVs are sneakier than a cat burglar in a yarn store.
From automating soul-crushing high-volume gigs to spotting skill gaps in employees who still think “Excel” is a workout move, Baker’s got big plans—capped with a future where AI’s so slick, it might just write your performance review and roast you at the same time.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Terry Baker and Daxtra
02:53 - The Evolution of Daxtra's Technology
05:53 - Engagement and Humanization in Recruitment
09:14 - AI's Role in Recruitment and Performance Reviews
11:54 - Validation and Verification in Hiring Processes
15:08 - Navigating DEI and Meritocracy in Hiring
17:51 - The Future of AI in Recruitment
20:59 - Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
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Rippling v Deel: Over the Top
In this episode of The Chad and Cheese Podcast, the gang serves up a spicy stew of economic banter and corporate shenanigans, with a side of sports and social commentary.
They dive into the job market's wild rollercoaster, where small businesses are clinging on for dear life, while cheering Wrexham’s sports glow-up like it’s the underdog story of the century.
The aging workforce gets a sympathetic nod as they dodge AI overlords and corporate curveballs, and the hosts toss in some cheeky political jabs about Canada-U.S. relations—because why not?
Meanwhile, the tech world’s a hot mess: companies rise and fall faster than a bad TikTok trend, return-to-office mandates have everyone grumbling, and UPS layoffs are waving red flags like an economic doomsday prophet.
Gen Z and X'ers alike are sweating in this AI-driven, stagflation-looming job market, and the Deel-Rippling corporate soap opera keeps the drama juicier than a reality TV reunion.
Grab your popcorn!
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Current Events
03:01 - Economic Trends and Job Market Insights
05:59 - Impact on Small Businesses and Consumer Confidence
09:03 - Wrexham's Masterclass
17:44 - Corporate Drama: Deal vs. Rippling Lawsuit
22:59 - Reflections on Past Business Failures and Lessons Learned
23:49 - The Rise and Fall of Tech Giants
27:05 - Big brands go Return to Office
30:09 - The Impact of Layoffs on Workforce Dynamics
34:39 - The Future of Remote Work
38:46 - UPS: Canary in the Coal Mine or Something Else?
46:19 - Aspen Tech and Linkup Market Data
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Shredded: Deel, Rippling, TeamOhana, WorkBuzz, Toku, Liquifi, Survale and More
The Shred is a weekly roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of employment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
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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