Shredded: DianaHR, Workday, Sana, Fiverr, Pack, and ZipRecruiter

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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  Dude, it turns out that Winston Smart Recruiter's first AI hiring sidekick is taking all the grunt work out of Recruiter's Day. Things like candidate screening, scheduling, all the admin garbage no one actually wants to touch. Winston can do it all.

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  Man, you know I'm a fan of using new tech that takes the boring repetitive crap out of a Recruiter's Day and allows them to have more time to connect with hiring managers and candidates.

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  Yep, Winston is doing the heavy lifting while recruiters kick back and do the actual hiring stuff. You know, like talking to people.

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  I really dig that Smart Recruiters is evolving out of the legacy ATS model and embracing cleaner processes using AI. With most ATS providers, it's like, hey, 2003 called and it wants its 30-minute application process back.

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  No doubt. It sounds like Rebecca and the team are using Winston to push Smart Recruiters into the future while the ATS vendors are basically on an AOL dial-up modem with a dashboard.

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  With Smart Recruiters, Winston does the grind and the recruiters get the glory.

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  For more information on superhuman hiring with Winston, visit smartrecruiters.com. That's smartrecruiters.com.

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  Start using Winston today, or I guess you can stick with...

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  Now we return you to our regular scheduled program in progress.

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  Hype your kids, lock the doors. You're listening to HR's most dangerous podcast. Chad Solash and Joel Cheeseman.

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  Hi kids, it's Cole Cheeseman and I'm bringing you The Shred for the third week of September 2025. 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, the online community where workers of all kinds, like hourly employees, tradespeople, and healthcare technicians, access jobs, make connections, and support each other in every aspect of their work life. Jobcase has over 100 million workers on their platform, so if you need to hire, you probably need to talk to Jobcase today. Learn more by going to jobcase.com/hire. Again, that's jobcase.com/hire.

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  And now to the news in no particular order. San Francisco-based Diana HR, an AI-powered HR-as-a-service startup for SMBs, raised $3.7 million in seed funding led by SNR Ventures. Founded by ex-Gusto engineering head Upika B., it automates HR tasks, integrates with existing tools, saves 15 hours plus weekly, cuts costs 60% and reports 90-plus NPS with zero churn.

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  Another one.

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  Workday will acquire Stockholm-based Sana for $1.1 billion to enhance AI-powered workplace tools. The deal, expected to close in fiscal Q4 2026, will integrate Sana's learning and AI agent platforms with Workday's HR and finance solutions, expanding capabilities for over 75 million users.

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  Another one.

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  Fiverr announced an AI-focused restructuring that includes 250 layoffs, aiming to streamline operations, boost productivity and reduce management layers. CEO Micah Kaufman said the move will not affect clients or financial guidance, with AI enhancing efficiency in areas like customer support and fraud detection.

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  Another one.

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  Italian HR tech startup Pact, PAC, sorry, raised €3.5 million led by Rialto VC to enhance its AI-driven workforce development platform, expand its team and accelerate international growth. Founded in 2022, PAC partners with over 80 multinationals to provide skill mapping, assessments and personalized development plans.

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  Another one.

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  ZipRecruiter is closing its Tel Aviv R&D center and laying off about 80 employees amid rising costs and labor market challenges. The company, which reported Q2 2025 revenue of $112 million but a $9.5 million net loss, continues investing in AI-driven recruitment technology.

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  Be sure to tune into the weekly show for this and more news and commentary from the world of recruiting. Big thanks to Jobcase for supporting the thread. No matter the size of your company, you can quickly find great workers in the Jobcase community. Whether you need one employee around the corner or want to hire hundreds across the country, Jobcase helps you find the right people fast. Hit up jobcase.com/hire to learn more. Again, that's jobcase.com/hire. Cheeseman out.

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  Adios turd nuggets.