The Chad & Cheese Podcast Shredded: Spaggiari, Workday, Recruit Holdings, talentguide, Valeria, Indeed, Upwork & More
Feb 12, 2026
News roundup covering corporate leadership moves and big HR tech deals. Reports on fundraising for AI hiring and payroll startups. Coverage of product launches that blend conversational AI with job search. Summaries of major employers' financials and labor market statistics. Notes on crypto payroll partnerships and strategic acquisitions in talent platforms.
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Compass Doubles Quality With Career-Site Change
- Compass, the world's largest food service company, added Dahlia to its career site and saw a fourfold increase in conversion without extra traffic.
- Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman used this case to illustrate how career-site improvements can break dependence on job boards.
Validate Fast With Plug-And-Play Pilots
- Do prioritize plug-and-play solutions that require no setup, training, or ongoing management to move fast and conserve budget.
- Try short pilots like Dahlia's free 30-day trial to validate conversion improvements before committing.
Leadership Moves And HR Tech Momentum
- Workday replaced Carl Eisenbach with co-founder Anil Bouri returning as CEO immediately, signaling leadership reset amid guidance reaffirmation.
- Recruit Holdings shows HR tech remains a growth engine with strong revenue and operating income gains.