The Chad & Cheese Podcast Shredded: Korn Ferry, RED Global, LRB Group, Indeed, Microsoft, Yourco, HireVue, & More
Mar 12, 2026
Quick takes on steadiness in U.S. jobless claims and shifting macro hiring trends. Financial results from a major talent advisory firm and a strategic acquisition by a Workday consultancy. New tools from job search platforms and Microsoft’s multi-agent AI for workplace collaboration. Funding and buyouts reshaping recruitment tech and frontline intelligence for deskless workers.
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Korn Ferry Showing Broad Growth
- Korn Ferry posted Q3 fiscal results with fee revenue up 7% and net income up 12%, showing growth across search, consulting, and digital.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose to $123.1M with a 9.1% net margin, indicating healthy professional services demand.
Acquire For Capability Not Absorption
- Red Global expanded its U.S. Workday capabilities by acquiring LRB Group while keeping LRB's brand and CEO in place.
- The acquisition boosts Red Global's consulting depth without disrupting LRB's leadership or identity.
Indeed Adds Discovery For Job Seekers
- Indeed launched Explorer Pages to enable discovery-based job searches beyond keyword queries.
- The feature structures company and career-path information to help seekers explore roles and fit more broadly.