HR Collection Playlist

In this episode, Katee and Jackye check in with T. Tara Turk-Haynes, the VP of DEI and Talent Management at Leaf Group where she oversees Leaf Group’s diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as hiring efforts. They discuss engagement surveys and other people processes- give it a listen.

T. Tara Turk- Haynes joined Leaf Group in 2016 as Director, People, where she led the company’s employee engagement, talent acquisition and learning and development programs. T. Tara has worked in Editorial at Variety Magazine, serving as a Project Lead for the Rizzoli book, "Variety: An Illustrated History of the World from The Most Important Magazine in Hollywood" by Tim Gray.

She has also worked at Metacloud (a Cisco company), Ticketmaster, NBC Universal, Sundance Channel, and Penguin Putnam. She is a first generation graduate from Eugene Lang College at The New School where she studied Social, Cultural and Urban Studies and Sarah Lawrence College where she studied theatre. Her work has appeared in Tamara Winfrey Harris’s “Dear Black Girl” - a letter to young Black girls from Black Women along with Tarana Burke and others. She has also been featured in Lars Schmidt’s “Redefining HR” book as well his podcast. She has been featured on several podcasts, panels, and workshops on equitable workplaces and hiring. She is also a playwright and most recently completed a Geffen Writer’s room fellowship.

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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 Recruitment Marketing. Chad and Joel sit down with the one and only Rachel Morgan, VP of Client Services at Shaker, to talk about the glamorous world of recruitment marketing—mimosas in hand, of course.

Rachel takes us on a wild ride from her days of wrestling with job boards (RIP SimplyHired) to the modern marvels of programmatic advertising and employer branding. Spoiler alert: AI is still the buzzword, and job seekers are still stuck in application limbo. Rachel drops some truth bombs.

And for you TikTok skeptics out there, prepare to clutch your pearls—yes, people are finding career advice and jobs on the same platform where they learn to dance badly in 15 seconds.

But the real meat of the episode? It’s all about gatekeeping! Want to get your shiny new HR tech in front of Shaker? Be prepared for some "American Idol" realness, where only the best get through.

Enjoy!

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 ongoing rise of podcasting as a cultural force, the surprising business success of Spirit Halloween, and the competitive landscape between Indeed and ZipRecruiter.

They also provide a fantasy football update and discuss recent layoffs at CareerBuilder and Monster following their merger. In this conversation, Chad and Joel discuss the implications of recent mergers and layoffs in the job market, particularly focusing on the acquisition of CareerBuilder and the potential future of job boards. They explore the acquisition of Nomadic Learning by Guild and its impact on talent development.

The discussion then shifts to MrBeast's entry into the employment space with his new hiring platform, Vouch, and the challenges he may face. The conversation concludes with some light-hearted Halloween humor.

Takeaways

• Indeed's lawsuit against ZipRecruiter highlights competitive tensions in the job market.
• Layoffs at CareerBuilder and Monster were anticipated due to their merger.
• The hosts emphasize the importance of clear communication in business.
• Podcasting is becoming a significant platform for political figures.
• Waymo's user experience is designed to be stress-free and enjoyable.
• Indeed's recent actions suggest they are feeling competitive pressure.
• Companies may push for resignations to avoid severance costs.
• Guild's acquisition of Nomadic Learning enhances their service offerings.
• Mr. Beast's entry into the job market could attract creators.
• Historical trends show celebrities struggle in the employment space.
• The job market is becoming increasingly competitive.
• TikTok's data collection strategies are evolving rapidly.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Overview

03:03 - Waymo Experience and Future of Transportation

05:55 - Podcasting's Rise and Cultural Impact

09:06 - Spirit Halloween's Business Model

11:59 - Fantasy Football Update

15:06 - Indeed vs. ZipRecruiter Lawsuit

18:05 - Layoffs at CareerBuilder and Monster

19:46 - The Impact of Mergers and Layoffs

24:31 - Acquisitions and Talent Development

36:13 - MrBeast Enters the Employment Space

41:04 - Halloween Humor and Closing Thoughts

Keywords

Waymo, podcasting, Spirit Halloween, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, layoffs, transportation, fantasy football, AI, business news, mergers, layoffs, acquisitions, talent development, MrBeast, employment, TikTok, Bytespider, AI, job market

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, Recruitment Marketing Manager at Floor & Decor. Nicole who shares her approach to employer branding and recruitment marketing, focusing on making work environments better and more enjoyable. She emphasizes the importance of doing more with less, offering actionable insights on maximizing impact with zero-dollar budgets.

Nicole also highlights how companies can enhance their candidate experience without spending a fortune, using examples from brands like Microsoft and Duolingo. She digs deep into the challenges talent acquisition professionals face, stressing the need to understand the business and make meaningful changes, rather than focusing solely on metrics like social media likes.

The discussion touches on important topics like employee advocacy, retaining talent, and the critical role of data in recruitment. Nicole shares practical advice on collaborating with other departments, automating processes without losing the human touch, and the importance of taking action, no matter how small. Finally, Nicole’s call to "work like a European" and embrace more holidays underscores her belief that breaks lead to better productivity and creativity.

ENJOY!

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, the future of job boards like ZipRecruiter and Dice, the dock workers' strike and its economic implications, Amazon's workforce challenges, and the declining usage of condoms among young adults.

Takeaways

• AI's impact on jobs is often overstated.
• Innovative job-seeking strategies can challenge traditional norms.
• The dock workers' strike highlights economic vulnerabilities.
• Amazon's new policies may lead to significant turnover.
• Condom usage is declining due to advancements in birth control.
• Job boards must adapt to survive in a changing market.
• Raising wages is essential for economic health.
• The future of work is increasingly influenced by technology.
• Networking events like HR Tech are crucial for industry connections.
• Understanding market dynamics is key for job boards.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Themes

02:04 - Reflections on HR Tech and Networking

06:01 - Innovative Job Seeking Strategies

10:01 - The Impact of AI on Employment

16:01 - The Future of Job Boards: ZipRecruiter and Dice

35:09 - Dock Workers Strike and Economic Implications

43:57 - Amazon's Workforce Challenges

46:59 - Declining Condom Usage and Societal Changes

Keywords

AI, job market, HR Tech, employment trends, ZipRecruiter, Dice, dock workers, Amazon, condom usage, economic impact, Butler America, Harold Dagget, Courtney Summer Myers, Gia Johnston, HR Gumbo, Outsolve, Paradox, FactoryFix, Keeyora, Bullhorn, Maersk