HR Collection Playlist

Revolutionizing HR with Stefan Premdas

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the SmartRecruiters booth at the HR Tech conference, the guys interviewed Stefan Premdas, who transitioned from a background in biomedical engine...

Ep 655: Using Culture As A Talent Magnet

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Company culture is a fundamental selling point for attracting the right talent to an organization. However, in many cases, it is talked about in a cli...

Why AI Can't Replace Recruiters (Yet)

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Dean Da Costa joins Chad & Cheese to share fresh recruitment advice. He urges recruiters to challenge norms...

400,000 Referrals with Patti Tabris

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the SmartRecruiters booth at the HR Tech conference in Las Vegas, the boys hosted a session with Patti Tabris, Senior Director of Talent Acq...

Ep 654: The Power Of Great Questions

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever we talk about recruiting automation, there is always a persistent narrative in favor of retaining the human touch in some way, shape, or form...

Ep 653: Assessing the impact of AI

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I know that many of you would agree that we are now beyond saturation point with the hype around AI in TA. It's clear that one way or another, gen AI ...

ZipRecruiter's Pathetic Performance

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the boys are joined by Lieven from House of HR to discuss various topics including layoffs in the industry, the impact of AI on startups, s...

Chasing Debbie Spander

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to dive into the wild world of sports biz with Debbie Spander, the CEO of Insight Sports Advisors—a boutique sports media agency where dea...

Breakdown: Shohei Ohtani

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This "Talent Chasing" podcast episode provides a look at Shohei Ohtani, his historic baseball journey, and the broader impact on the business of baseb...

Authenticity Over Algorithms w/ Mary Battle Broxton

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the Shaker Green Room, Mary Battle Broxton from Tractor Supply Company joined The Chad & Cheese at RecFest USA to talk AI, authenticity, and...

Round Up October 2024

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of th...

HR Tech Talks: Give 'Em the Bird w/ Tracey Parsons

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the SmartRecruiters booth, Tracey Parsons, the CEO of Flockity, shared insights at the HR Tech conference in Las Vegas, drawing from her ext...

Ep 650: A Strategic Approach To Skills

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've done a lot of research this year around the move to skills-based hiring and skills-based organizations. Having spoken to a large number of employ...

Ep 649: Building A Personalized Candidate Experience

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Improving the candidate experience has been a perpetual goal in recruiting. Despite the best intentions, the improvement process's effectiveness still...

HR Tech Talks: Quincy Valencia

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this lively episode, Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman sit down with Quincy Valencia, SVP of Innovation at Harri, at the HR Tech conference. Known for ...

Ep 648: Unstoppable Transformation

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the last few weeks, many established software vendors have launched AI-augmented products, helping us move past the hype and get a much more hands-...

Green Room: The Realist Recruiter

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the Shaker Recruitment Marketing Green Room at RecFest in Nashville! In the podcast, Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman, dive into the evolving w...

Indeed Infringes (allegedly)

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel and Chad discuss a variety of topics including Snoop Dogg's decision to turn down a $100 mi...

Film Room - Jon Harris

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Talent Chasing, Brian Johnson and Chad Sowash dissect their interview with John Harris, owner of AthLife, and explore the complexit...

Equity Served Hot

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese podcast, Chad and Cheese chat with Maria Colacurcio, CEO at Syndio, Alim Dhanji, CHRO, TD SYNNEX, and Ana White...

Immigration Myth Busting w/ Prof. Zeke Hernandez.

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Zeke Hernandez, a professor at the Wharton School, discusses the complexities of immigration in the U.S., addressing both legal and i...

Ep 647: Attributes

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Soft Skills, Hard Skills, Attributes, Traits, Competencies—these words sometimes get used interchangeably when we talk about assessment and team bui...

ADP Drops Coin

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Chad & Cheese podcast, hosts Joel and Chad discuss a variety of topics including the current political climate, recent layoffs ...

Chasing Jon Harris

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Harris, the owner of AthLife, shares his journey of helping former professional athletes transition back into the real world. He explains how Ath...

Green Room: Rachel Morgan

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up, folks! This episode of HR’s Most Dangerous Podcast comes straight from the green room at Recfest USA in Nashville, sponsored by Shaker Re...

Ep 646: Skills Intelligence

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Skills-based organizations and skills-based hiring have been some of the hottest topics of the year. While it is hard to find anyone who disagrees tha...

Ep 645: Recruiting Nirvana

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Technology is evolving quickly, and advances in AI are likely to change Talent Acquisition forever. If you are a regular listener to this podcast, you...

Indeed Sues ZipRecruiter

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel and Chad discuss a variety of topics including the innovative Waymo self-driving cars, the ...

Film Room - James Mims

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian Johnson and Chad Sowash discuss the inspiring story of James Mims, the creator of Mims Bands, a unique product that combines ba...

Green Room: Nicole Stephens

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Chad and Cheese podcast, recorded live from The Shaker Green Room at Recfest USA, Chad and Joel sit down with Nicole Stephens, ...

Ep 644: AI, Innovation & HR Tech

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, I attended The HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. The event was full of energy and optimism for the future as hundreds of vendors showc...

ZipRecruiter's Stink Bomb

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese podcast, the hosts discuss various themes including the impact of AI on jobs, innovative job-seeking strategies...

Round Up September 2024

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of th...

Chasing James Mims

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of *Talent Chasing*, hosted by Brian Johnson and Chad Sowash, the focus is on entrepreneur James Mims and his journey in founding Mims...

An Employment Pro's Job Search Journey w/ Allison King

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Allison King, VP of People Operations at Sound Physicians, shares her experience and insights on job searching and personal branding on LinkedIn. She ...

Ep 643: Career Activism

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With labor markets still undergoing unprecedented shifts and volatility, employers are increasingly strengthening their focus on retention and interna...

Film Room: Angela Taylor

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

*Film Room* is a podcast series under the *Talent Chasing* show, hosted by Brian Johnson, a former Major League Baseball player, and Chad Sowash, a re...

Google, StepStone, and Europe's Shifting Job Market

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, the boys discuss various topics related to the recruiting industry in Europe and beyond, including rec...

Unconscious Inclusion with Stacey Gordon

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Joel and Chad interview Stacey Gordon, founder and principal consultant at Rework Work, about unconscious inclusion, skills-base...

Ep 642: Augmenting Talent Acquisition

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most conversations about AI in talent acquisition focus on efficiencies and automating repetitive tasks. However, we are missing the point if we don't...

Indeed Says, 'Let Them Eat Cake' | LinkedIn Gets TikTok'd, 'Verified'

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel and industry veteran Emi Beredugo discuss various topics including LinkedIn's new features,...

Chasing Angela Taylor

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Taylor, former VP and GM of the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream, discusses her journey from being a walk-on at Stanford to her successful ...

Startups: UK vs US with Gareth Marlow

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Joel and Chad interview Gareth Marlow, an executive coach and consultant at EQ Systems. They discuss various topics including Gareth'...

Ep 641: How Is TA Evolving?

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've listened to the last few episodes of the podcast, you'll know that TA Transformation is the current big theme on the show. We've focused a l...

Ep 640: What Is The Value Of TA?

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The unprecedented volatility in the Talent Acquisition jobs market in the last three years illustrates that many organizations still see TA as a trans...

Ep 639: Inclusive Interviews Inspired By NASA

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Job interviews have always been a source of anxiety for many people. The pressure of showcasing your achievements to a stranger in an unnaturally stru...

Shuck Up! Oyster Makes Pearls with Latest Raise

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Chad jet lagged from his trip back home from Portugal, Work It Daily's J.T. O'Donnell fills in. The main themes include the changing expectations...

Shuck Up! Oyster Makes Pearls with Latest Raise

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Chad jet lagged from his trip back home from Portugal, Work It Daily's J.T. O'Donnell fills in. The main themes include the changing expectations...

Round Up August 2024

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Round Up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of th...

Firing Squad: Worklik's Yehuda Beller

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yehuda Beller, co-founder and CRO at Worklik joins the Chad and Cheese podcast for a session of Firing Squad. WorkLik is a video-based job platform th...

Ep 638: Reskilling For AI

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a tough couple of years for Talent Acquisition. There was a time during the post-pandemic hiring wave when companies were struggling to re...

iCIMS & SmartRecruiters CEO Divergence

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the boys are doing their best Charles Dickens impressions, but instead of two cities, they're waxing poetic about the tale of two applicant...

Ep 637: Reinventing the ATS for a New Era

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TA Transformation has been a recurring theme on this podcast in recent months. A unique combination of macro and micro forces is driving the need for ...

Bullhorn Defense with Matt Fischer

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Fischer, President and COO of Bullhorn, joins the Chad and Cheese podcast to discuss the evolution of Bullhorn and the future of the recruiting i...

Ep 636: Hiring & Retaining Innovators

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world of work is changing rapidly, and this swift pace of change is forcing employers to rethink the kind of talent they need within their organiz...

UK Goes Degree-less, Ukraine Claps Back, and Lazy Belgians

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this snark-filled episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, Joel, Chad, and Lieven serve up their usual blend of sharp wit and sharp analysis, dissec...

Ep 635: Transform Talent Acquisition

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're living in a time of unprecedented disruption in Talent Acquisition. Exponential advances in AI, shifting attitudes toward work, the ever-shrinki...

No Borders Recruiting w/ Jim McCoy

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jim McCoy, CEO of Atlas, joins the Chad and Cheese podcast to discuss the rise of Employee of Record (EOR) platforms and the future of remote work. Mc...

Ep 634: Work Before Talent

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Traditionally, hiring has been anchored around getting the right talent into the organization. However, in these highly disrupted times, is this still...

Upwork Over Indeed

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the boys discuss the Olympics, layoffs at Paramount and Cisco. Plus, they analyze the financial performance and strategies of companies lik...

Film Room - Dusty Baker

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of *Talent Chasing*, our intrepid hosts Jasper, Brian, and Chad sit down with none other than Dusty Baker—legendary baseball manager...

Chasing Dusty Baker

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chad, Brian, and Jasper are joined by probably one of the most interesting people you will ever meet, Dusty Baker. Dusty is a former ...

EUROPE: AI, Startups, and Investments

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast Does Europe, Joel and Lieven discuss the Olympics, anti-tourism protests in Europe, and play the ultima...

Firing Squad: Periodally's Hilla Hascalovici

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hilla Hascalovici, the founder of Period Ally, joins the Chad and Cheese podcast to discuss how her company helps companies support their menstruating...

Ep 633: The Strategic Importance Of Wellbeing

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic created a moment of realization and momentum about the importance of wellness at work and employers' role in this. Four years on from the...

ZipRecruiter Slams Glassdoor

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the boys deliver snarky takes on current events in tech and recruitment. They discuss the appeal of a down-to-earth political figure,...

Ep 632: Attracting, Retaining, and Empowering Gen Z Talent

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A whole new generation is entering the workforce at a time when work is changing for everyone. Getting the right talent is hard enough, but there are ...

Film Room - Nicki Paterson

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of *Talent Chasing*, Jasper, Brian, and Chad dissect their interview with former pro footballer Nicki Paterson to tackle the surprisin...

Chasing Nicki Paterson

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Scottish footballer Nicki Paterson shares his journey from playing professional football in Scotland to receiving a scholarship to pl...

AI Workforce Landscape with Lord Nat Wei

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live from RecFest, this special episode of Chad and Cheese features Lord Wei, a member of the Science and Tech Committee in the House of Lord...

Ep 631: Science, AI & Assessment

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Assessment is the one area of talent acquisition practice where we have proper peer-reviewed science about what is and isn't effective. Unfortunately,...

Skills-Based Hiring is a Mirage w/ Jason Putnam

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Joel and Chad interview Jason Putnam, Chief Revenue Officer at Plum, about the flaws of skills-based hiring and the future of work. T...

Ep 630: Assessment in Skills-Based Organizations

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One key aspect of any journey to becoming a skills-based organization is having effective skills assessment strategies in place. This doesn't just app...

Firing Squad: Gage's Justin Henshaw

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Henshaw, founder and CEO of Gage, joins the Chad and Cheese podcast to pitch his company. Gage is the first and only universal employment recog...

Real AI Recruiting Use Cases with Adam Gordon

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Companies are hearing all of the efficiencies they can enjoy by using large language models (LLM) but have no clue where to start. Luckily, Adam Gordo...

Give People What They Want with Angela Cheng-Cimini

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the boys interview Angela Cheng-Cimini, the CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing, about hyper-individualization in the workplace. They...

Ep 629: A Personalized Candidate Experience

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Providing a quality candidate experience remains a significant challenge for many organizations. This challenge has been intensified in recent years b...

Ep 628: The EVP & Employer Brand Landscape

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a highly volatile few years for talent markets and hiring. So, how is all the uncertainty and disruption shifting employers' thinking arou...

Whiskey and Résumés: A Match Made in Hell

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode, The Chad & Cheese team up with our pal and fellow podcaster Matt Alder, who, in true Scooby-Doo fashion, rented a camper van ...

Ep 627: The Future Global Workforce

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get my free whitepaper "10 Ways AI Will Transform Talent Acquisition" – Download Now  Trend Spotting – Find out how my digital course will help...

Ep 626: Taking A Strategic Approach To AI

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get my free whitepaper "10 Ways AI Will Transform Talent Acquisition" – Download Now  Trend Spotting – Find out how my digital course will help...

CareerBuilder Monster Merger

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They boys are talkin' CareerBuilder and Monster merging this week. The deal is expected to close in Q3 and is subject to regulatory approvals. This me...

MonsterBuilder?

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TRF: Tidal wave of flight cancellations when WestJet mechanics strike for 1 day, exposing our tender underbelly of having only 2 airline...

Round Up June 2024

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of th...

The Revolution of Work: FUCK the Patriarchy

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anessa Fike, author of The Revolution of Work, F!ck the Patriarchy, discusses her book and the need to dismantle the current systems in the workplace....

Ep 625: What's Next For Generative AI?

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The hype around the arrival of Gen AI was off-the-scale crazy. Now that things have calmed down and the use of LLMs is starting to normalize, it can b...

Summer's Here

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TRF we cover: Summer in Calgary was on June 26. Driving with the windows down & the music loud! Stupid stuff we have to suffer through....

Ep 624: The TA Team Of The Future

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Much of the conversation about the future of talent acquisition focuses on absolutes. The questions debated revolve around whether there will actually...

StepStone's Rebrand: Fresh Look or Lipstick on a Pig?

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Chad and Lieven in this week’s episode as they dive into Europe’s hottest tech news. With Joel savoring Singaporean street food, the duo tack...

Ep 623: An Inclusive Candidate Experience

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get my free whitepaper "10 Ways AI Will Transform Talent Acquisition" - Download Now Trend Spotting - Find out how my digital course will help you sh...

Bullhorn Strikes Back at Indeed

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese podcast, Chad and guest Joel Lalgee tackle everything from Euro 2024 and upcoming events to the staffing world ...

EP 622: Redefining Expertise

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been clear for a long time that the way we traditionally think about skills and expertise is out of step with our fast-changing and volatile worl...

UPS Recruitment Revolution with Matt Lavery

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Think the time you've put in at your current employer is impressive? Well, let us introduce you to Matt Lavery, Global Director of Sourcing, Hiring an...

Ep 621: Rain, Whisky and Robots

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you listened to the TA Leader interviews in Episode 619, you'd know that Recruiting Future recently collaborated with The Chad & Cheese podcast to ...

Indeed's Staffing Shakeup

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chad and Lieven dive into the world of tech startups, recruitment platforms, and AI in the workplace, while Joel is busy perfecting h...

Fraud, French AI, and Boring Acquisitions: Joonko, Mistral, and Gem

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chad and guest host Maureen (Mo) Clough dive into the murky waters of AI scandals and industry dynamics, starting with Joonko’s fou...

Ep 620: Hard Skills & Soft Skills

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The shortening shelf life of skills, shifting business priorities, and the surge in AI-driven job applications are compelling many employers to rethin...

SmartRecruiters Unplugged with Interim CEO Rebecca Carr

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To say the ATS business is a challenging one these days would be an understatement. Between mergers and acquisitions, slumbering IPO ambitions and fig...

The Unicorn Parade with Jason Corsello

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world of venture capital is a mystery to most. Who gets funded and why? What's the math around valuations? And why is there so much "betting on th...

Film Room - Andy Papathanassiou

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Talent Chasing, the hosts discuss the evolution of pit crews in NASCAR with Andy Papathanassiou, emphasizing the importance of proc...