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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 founder facing SEC charges for defrauding investors, highlighting the persistent problem of AI washing. We question ZipRecruiter’s claim of being a “great place to work” amid listener skepticism about their treatment of employees. Mistral AI’s significant funding round signals continued enthusiasm for AI technologies, while McKinsey’s research reveals accelerating adoption and notable benefits of generative AI. We also tackle ageism in tech, discuss AI's transformative potential in hiring and content creation, explore the controversy over age restrictions in restaurants, and scrutinize the issue of excessive CEO compensation, proposing that executive pay be tied to the wages of their lowest-paid workers. Join us as we unpack these hot topics with a blend of insight and snark.

The shortening shelf life of skills, shifting business priorities, and the surge in AI-driven job applications are compelling many employers to rethink their candidate assessment and selection processes. This shift towards skills-based thinking is fostering greater integration between talent acquisition and talent management. By combining data on soft skills, hard skills, and career aspirations, employers can leverage a unified dataset to gain a comprehensive view throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

So how can this be done, and what advantages can it bring?

My guest this week is Jason Putnam, the CRO at Plum. Jason has been driving the charge around the scientific assessment of soft skills for a while and has recently incorporated data on hard skills into their methodology. Jason has some important insights to share on the future of assessment and the implementation of skills-based hiring.

In the interview, we discuss:

How the market is evolving

The changing balance between talent acquisition and talent management

TA's responsibility for retention

Combining hard skills and soft skills

Pace paradox versus business latency

Focusing on the skills you need rather than the skills you have

The evolution of the recruiting process

Building alignment between talent acquisition, talent management, and hiring managers

The importance of one universal dataset

The role of AI


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To say the ATS business is a challenging one these days would be an understatement. Between mergers and acquisitions, slumbering IPO ambitions and figuring out the whole AI Revolution, staying ahead of the game is complex. That's why we invited SmartRecruiters interim CEO and CPO Rebecca Carr to the show. She's an industry veteran with a good story to tell and as an industry product person to the bone, she can add nuance to the landscape. Covering everything from the hibernating IPO speculation to the botched acquisition with iCIMS to her time with - wait for it - Branchout, a high flying player from over a decade ago, who flamed out and die at the hand of Facebook before it really caught fire. It'a a walk down Memory Land, and a glimpse into the future that's a must-listen.

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 the jockey"? So many questions with so few answers. That's why we invited Jason Corsello, founder and general partner at Acadian Ventures, on the podcast. He'll help us better understand the unicorn parade from a few years back, which resulted in a VC winter, which has led to the gradual thawing of capital into the world of work. What kind of companies are getting his attention, and wallet share, and what advice does he give to startups looking to raise that first seed round of capital. The veils are being lifted and the crystal balls are coming out on this one. Enjoy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:14 The Unicorn Parade and VC Winter
07:16 Opportunities for Seed Investors
10:23 The Thaw and the Future of Venture Capital
16:23 Investment Themes: AI, Compliance, and Global Workforce
22:36 Advantages and Disadvantages of Incumbents in Leveraging Data
23:53 Challenges of Integrating HR Tech Systems
26:15 Evaluating Startup Pitches and the Importance of Referrals
29:55 Evaluating European Startups vs. US Startups
33:49 The Potential for Disruption in the ATS Market
35:23 Best Bets, Worst Mistakes, and Missed Opportunities in Venture Capital

Get ready for another wild ride with the Chad & Cheese Podcast! Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash kick things off by gushing over Ronaldo and reminiscing about D-Day, because why not mix soccer and history? Shoutouts abound, from Dennis "Tepperdamis" Tupper's eerie predictions to Sweet Green's robot salad makers. 
Next up, they dive into Ashby's latest funding round, wondering if this ATS can stay the "hot chick" in a fickle market. Seek pulls out of Latin America, and Chad has some colorful memories of OCC Mexico. The guys then shred Rubio's Coastal Grill for blaming California's $20 minimum wage for their bankruptcy and eviscerating Walmart's "generous" employee bonuses.
Flight attendants are fed up, and Chad channels his inner union boss, while Joel fears the future of paid service for basic flight amenities. Finally, in the most important segment of all, an Edmonton Oilers fan's flashing antics spark a debate on the year of the boobs. Because, really, what's a podcast without some hockey Hooters? Tune in for laughs, rants, and the inevitable dad joke to cap it all off.

Chapters with Timestamps
00:00 - Opening Banter
02:21 - D-Day
05:53 - Tupper Indeed Prediction
08:10 - Recfest, Singapore, & Guest Hosts
15:01 - Ashby more like Cashby
22:53 - Seek Pulls Out
28:48 - Walmart & American Airlines BS
42:24 - Hockey Hooters

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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 the key learnings from the guests.

Episodes mentioned in this Round Up:

Ep 611: Doing Hiring Differently

Ep 612: AI-Powered Job Seekers

Ep 613: Talent Automation

Ep 614: Reinventing The Recruiting Process

Ep 615: Building Inclusive Hiring Practices

Ep 616: AI And The Art Of The Possible

Ep 617: The Practicalities of Skills-Based Hiring

Ep 618: Breaking The Rainbow Ceiling

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