The Chad & Cheese Podcast
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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.
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.
Yep, Winston is doing the heavy lifting while recruiters kick back and do the actual hiring stuff. You know, like talking to people.
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.
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.
With Smart Recruiters, Winston does the grind and the recruiters get the glory.
For more information on superhuman hiring with Winston, visit smartrecruiters.com. That's smartrecruiters.com.
Start using Winston today, or I guess you can stick with...
Now we return you to our regular scheduled program in progress.
Hide your kids, lock the doors. You're listening to HR's most dangerous podcast. Chad Soash and Joel Cheeseman.
Hi kids, it's Cole Cheeseman and I'm bringing you The Shred for the third week of June 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.
And now to the news in no particular order. Senator Josh Haley introduced a bipartisan bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2026 with inflation-based increases. The proposal diverges from traditional conservative positions and faces opposition from some economists and lobbying groups citing potential job losses.
Another one.
Parka, a Minneapolis-based staffing tech consultancy, secured funding from Traction Capital to expand its team. Nearshore office and sales force offerings, Traction took a minority-preferred stock stake. Founders retain majority control. The investment supports Parka's growth in AI-driven, sales force-based staffing solutions.
U.S. job satisfaction rose to its highest level since 1987, per the Conference Board. Older workers reported major gains, while satisfaction declined among those under 25. Workplace culture, leadership, and job interest were key drivers. Gender and generational gaps in satisfaction remain significant.
Madrid-based Job and Talent appointed Carlos Vilalba and Miguel Peters as co-CEOs of its U.S. operations, succeeding Diego de Haro Ruiz. The leadership change supports the company's international growth strategy, with continued contributions from U.S. Chief Sales Officer Brian Neely.
Chicago-based Career Builder and Weston, Massachusetts-based Monster issued warn notices affecting up to 390 U.S. employees as it considers a sale and closure of its Chicago headquarters. Operations continued during the process. The firm, backed by Apollo and Randstad, has faced declining market share amid evolving online job board competition.
Jet HR, a Milan-based HR and payroll automation startup, raised 25 million euro, led by base 10 partners. Funds will support hiring and R&D. Founded in 2022, the company serves over 700 customers and has launched new products for health, VAT, shifts, and attendance management.
Workwhile, a San Francisco-based AI-driven labor platform for hourly workers, raised 23 million dollars in Series B funding to support growth. This brings total funding to 39.5 million dollars. The round was led by Rethink Impact, with participation from existing investors. The platform serves US businesses in light industrial and hospitality sectors.
US unemployment claims fell 245,000 last week, remaining near historically low levels. The four-week average rose slightly, suggesting a cooling labor market. Job growth has slowed in 2025, influenced by past interest rate hikes and uncertainty from new trade tariffs.
The US Navy is streamlining tech procurement to attract startups, reducing red tape and piloting faster adoption of emerging technologies. CTO Justin Finelli emphasizes problem-first partnerships, aiming to modernize operations with AI, cybersecurity, and legacy upgrades, while increasing engagement with Silicon Valley innovators.
Amazon's Zooks aims to produce up to 10,000 robo-taxis annually at a new California plant, challenging Waymo's market lead. Zooks plans limited-service launches in Las Vegas and San Francisco, while Tesla also eyes the autonomous taxi sector with a tentative Austin rollout.
San Francisco-based OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed Meta is offering up to $100 million in signing bonuses to recruit his staff amid intense AI talent competition. Despite this, OpenAI's culture and mission help retain key employees. Industry experts note talent is a critical, high-stakes asset in AI development.
Be sure to tune in to the Weekly Show for this and more news and commentary from the world of recruiting. Big thanks to Jobcase for supporting the shred. 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. Head up jobcase.com/hire to learn more. Again, that's jobcase.com/hire. Cheese Man out.
Adios, turd nuggets.
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