On this week’s show, the boys are talkin’ Fiverr who’s expanding its platform from a freelance marketplace to a “hiring platform,” introducing new features like profession-based talent search and hourly rates. They are also adding AI-powered tools to enhance project management and user experience. Chad sees this as Fiverr growing up and moving away from short-term projects to longer-term relationships. However, Cheese sees it as a desperate move to compete in a changing landscape. What’s more, Chad and Joel discuss various topics including the impact of AI on productivity, Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race, Kamala Harris’s

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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. They discuss the challenges of becoming a skills-based organization, the importance of soft skills in hiring and promotion decisions, and the need for clean and comprehensive data to drive talent management. They also touch on the role of credentialing and the potential demise of the traditional resume. Overall, the conversation explores the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and management in the face of rapid technological advancements.

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00:00 – Introduction and Welcome

02:13 – The Flaws of Skills-Based

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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. They discuss the challenges of becoming a skills-based organization, the importance of soft skills in hiring and promotion decisions, and the need for clean and comprehensive data to drive talent management. They also touch on the role of credentialing and the potential demise of the traditional resume. Overall, the conversation explores the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and management in the face of rapid technological advancements.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction and Welcome

02:13 – The Flaws of Skills-Based

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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 recognition system and engagement community built for shift and hourly workers. It allows employees to own and transfer their employment data, providing a complete and portable employment record. Gage also fosters community and connection among employees, allowing them to connect with peers, coworkers, and managers. The platform emphasizes engagement and rewards, with the goal of motivating and retaining shift and hourly workers. Gage is an employee engagement platform that aims to recognize and celebrate the

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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 recognition system and engagement community built for shift and hourly workers. It allows employees to own and transfer their employment data, providing a complete and portable employment record. Gage also fosters community and connection among employees, allowing them to connect with peers, coworkers, and managers. The platform emphasizes engagement and rewards, with the goal of motivating and retaining shift and hourly workers. Gage is an employee engagement platform that aims to recognize and celebrate the

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This week, the boys are covering a ton of news. Hackajob impresses, while Axel Springer is considering spinning off its digital classifieds division, which includes StepStone and Aviv Group. Deel keeps winning with its latest acquisition of Hofy, while Lattice’s decision to treat AI agents as employees fell flat with Netizens. DEI took a big hit with the disbanding of Microsoft’s diversity and inclusion team and SHRM deleting “equity” from its messaging. Plus, how do you take your Skyline Chili?

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

05:13 – Hackajob’s new AI integration 

06:55 – Richard Simmons Tribute

08:36 – Free Stuff

10:59 – RecFest Announcement

12:21 – Redbox Liquidation

14:17

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This week, the boys are covering a ton of news. Hackajob impresses, while Axel Springer is considering spinning off its digital classifieds division, which includes StepStone and Aviv Group. Deel keeps winning with its latest acquisition of Hofy, while Lattice’s decision to treat AI agents as employees fell flat with Netizens. DEI took a big hit with the disbanding of Microsoft’s diversity and inclusion team and SHRM deleting “equity” from its messaging. Plus, how do you take your Skyline Chili?

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

05:13 – Hackajob’s new AI integration 

06:55 – Richard Simmons Tribute

08:36 – Free Stuff

10:59 – RecFest Announcement

12:21 – Redbox Liquidation

14:17

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The Shred is a weekly roundup of who’s raised funds, who’s been acquired and who’s on the move in the world of recruitment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.

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