The Chad & Cheese Podcast Shredded: Elly, DHI Group, Block, iCIMS, Consello, The Mentor Hub, HireBound, & More
Mar 5, 2026
A rapid roundup of major hiring and HR moves in tech and recruitment. Fundraises and new AI hiring tools from Ellie, Hirebound, and a seed-stage skills platform. Major workforce cuts and AI integration at Block. Rebrands and AI product launches at iCIMS and Deel. Investments and growth updates from Concello, HRsoft, ZipRecruiter, and others.
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Ad Claims Career Site Conversions Can Quadruple
- A fictional ad describes Compass using Dahlia to quadruple career site conversions without increasing traffic.
- The plug-and-play pitch promises no setup, live in days, and a free 30-day pilot at Dahlia.co as the core persuasive example.
Plan For AI Integration That Trims Headcount
- Prepare for AI-driven restructuring as Block plans to cut over 4,000 roles while integrating AI across operations.
- Expect affected employees to receive severance and benefits and for markets to react positively to cost-AI moves.
Skills-Based Hiring Intention Outstrips Execution
- Employers say they want skills-based hiring but implementation lags due to inconsistent practices and lack of training for hiring managers.
- Concerns about AI bias and missing standardization create a gap between intentions and actual evaluation methods.