WorkTech Podcast

Toby Egbuna, founder of Chezie, shares his journey of building a profitable startup without relying on venture capital. In this conversation, we explore the power of bootstrapping, alternative funding sources like grants, and the critical mindset shift needed for sustainable startup success. We also learn about Chezie, an operating system for Employee Resource Groups (ERG). In this episode we look at alternative sources of funding, venture capital, startup funding, profitability, founders, entrepreneurship, and financial strategy. Key Takeaways: Limiting the amount of venture capital investment allows founders to retain control and avoid giving up equity. Securing alternative funding like grants and loans can validate a business before seeking VC. Profitability should now be the focus before considering venture capital. How some second-time founders shift their views on VC. Understanding basic financials and projections can improve a founder's negotiating position with investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recruitment marketing is evolving rapidly, and Joe Shaker joins me to share how Shaker is redefining the space with authentic employer branding, advanced HR technology, and data-driven strategies. We cover the balance between creativity and metrics and discuss how to deliver exceptional candidate experiences while meeting employer goals. In this episode, we look at recruitment marketing, employer branding, HR technology, candidate experience, data-driven hiring, workforce transformation, and authentic talent acquisition strategies. These insights illuminate how leading brands adapt to evolving market demands in talent acquisition. Key Takeaways Recruitment marketing requires a balance of creativity, technology, and data for optimal impact. Authentic employer branding enhances retention and drives meaningful candidate engagement. HR technology improves hiring efficiency through tools like programmatic advertising and automated scheduling. Data-driven strategies are crucial for flexible, real-time recruitment marketing decision-making. Candidate experience is pivotal to locking in top talent and reducing application drop-offs. Small to midsize businesses must focus on building brand awareness alongside their recruitment efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of WorkTech, George LaRocque interviews John Baldino, founder of Humareso, discussing his extensive experience in HR, the founding of his consulting firm, and the importance of technology and individual well-being in the workplace. They explore the evolving landscape of HR technology, the challenges faced by small to mid-sized businesses, and the significance of personal connections in a remote work environment. John shares insights on investing in HR tech startups and highlights the need for thoughtful approaches to employee well-being. Key takeaways include: How Humareso was formed. Navigating change in HR. Navigating change in HR Tech. John's learnings from investing in HR Tech startups. The increased importance of wellbeing in the workplace. John's view on the future of HR Tech and the Employee Experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JobGet's acquisition of Snagajob is reshaping the future of HR Tech. Tony Liu, JobGet's CEO, explains how this deal aligns with the company’s mission to empower the hourly workforce. Through their mobile-first approach and innovative technology, JobGet is driving quicker, more personalized job matching for candidates and employers alike. In this episode, we look at how the acquisition of Snagajob expands JobGet's reach, enhances job matching technology, and reshapes the hourly workforce landscape. Topics like HR Tech, recruiting platforms, job seeker personalization, and the future of work are discussed in-depth, highlighting the impact of these innovations. Key Takeaways: JobGet’s acquisition of Snagajob expands reach and creates a stronger platform for the hourly workforce. The mobile-first approach leads to personalized job recommendations and quicker hiring processes. Integrating advanced data and insights improves the quality of candidate matches for employers. The acquisition aligns with JobGet’s strategy to build a comprehensive, trusted platform for hourly workers. JobGet’s platform fosters community, connections, and extra income opportunities for job seekers. The integration of technology from both platforms promises enhanced user experiences and job-matching efficiency. Learn more about the deal at WorkTech: https://1worktech.com/ma-news-jobget-acquires-snagajob-shaking-up-the-frontline-recruiting-scene/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Ricciardi, CEO of Maavee, joins me to discuss his innovative wellness platform that's transforming employee engagement and wellbeing. We explore Maavee's unique approach to curating wellness solutions, leveraging AI, and fostering community. In this episode we look at Maavee, employee wellness, workplace wellness, HR tech, future of work, well-care, wellness technology. Key Takeaways: Maavee is a multi-sided wellness platform designed for individuals, employers, and communities. The platform uses AI to personalize the wellness journey and provide tailored recommendations. Maavee curates the best wellness solutions and offers a marketplace for employees to access them. Employers can leverage Maavee to improve employee engagement and support a culture of wellbeing. Maavee aims to accelerate the convergence of healthcare and well-care by providing a holistic approach to wellness. The platform emphasizes community and rewards positive behavior to encourage long-term wellbeing. Visit 1worktech.com to find out why WorkTech is the most trusted source of market intelligence and advice for Work Tech. Visit gomaavee.com to learn more about how Maavee can help you, your community, or your company with wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Mastin, CEO of Topia, joins me to discuss the evolving landscape of global talent mobility in the age of distributed work. We explore how Topia's integrated platform helps organizations navigate the complexities of employee movement, ensuring compliance and cost savings. In this episode we look at Topia, global talent mobility, distributed work, remote work, HR tech, future of work, compliance. Key Takeaways: Topia is a global talent mobility platform that helps organizations manage all forms of employee movement. The platform offers solutions for global assignments, remote work, and business travel compliance. Topia integrates with HRIS systems, relocation providers, and tax providers to streamline processes. Organizations can leverage Topia to track employee location, manage costs, and mitigate risks. Topia helps improve the employee experience by providing a centralized platform for managing relocations and assignments. The platform enables data-driven decision-making and scenario modeling for strategic workforce planning. Visit 1worktech.com to learn why WorkTech is the most trust source of market intelligence and advice for Work Tech. Visit topia.com to learn more about its global talent mobility platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I chat with Caitlin MacGregor about how Plum uses AI to scale culture, drive organizational alignment, and support business transformation. Discover how Plum empowers companies to align talent management with cultural strategy to navigate rapid change effectively. In this episode, we look at AI in talent management, HR strategy, culture transformation, employee alignment, business transformation, AI-powered insights, and organizational change. These trends are redefining how HR leaders approach culture and strategy, ensuring businesses remain competitive in today’s fast-changing landscape. Key Takeaways: AI transforms culture by providing real-time, scalable insights into employee alignment with business strategies. Plum’s AI-based assessments help companies measure culture and pinpoint areas needing change management within seven minutes. Identifying early adopters and leveraging internal talent fosters stronger organizational buy-in and accelerates cultural transformation. HR’s role in strategic business transformation is growing as AI reshapes the workplace. Culture is a powerful multiplier that enables businesses to maximize their people’s potential and drive growth. Plum’s AI tools allow organizations to personalize results and scale culture assessments using company-specific language and frameworks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Simpson, CEO of Pillar, joins me to discuss the emerging category of interview intelligence. We explore how Pillar's AI-powered platform is transforming the hiring process for enterprises, improving efficiency, and reducing turnover. In this episode we look at Pillar, interview intelligence, AI in hiring, talent acquisition technology, future of work, HR tech, ATS. Key Takeaways: Pillar is an interview intelligence platform that helps enterprises make better hiring decisions. The platform uses AI to analyze live interviews, provide real-time feedback, and automate tasks. Pillar integrates with existing ATS systems and video conferencing tools to streamline the hiring process. Interview intelligence helps reduce bias, improve candidate experience, and increase employee retention. Hiring managers can leverage Pillar to gain valuable insights into candidate skills and make data-driven decisions. The platform offers features like automated interview summaries, scorecards, and skills gap analysis. SPECIAL OFFER FOR WORKTECH LISTENERS: Members of the WorkTech community can try the Pillar Interview Intelligence FREE for 7 DAYS Platform by visiting this link. Visit 1worktech.com to learn why WorkTech is the most trusted source of market intelligence and advice for Work Tech. Visit pillar.hr to learn more about Pillar's Interview Intelligence platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn about Bullhorn's acquisition of Kona Search with Matt Fisher, Bullhorn's President and COO, and Andrew McKay, Kona Search's CEO! We explore the implications of this game-changing deal for the staffing and recruiting industry, focusing on AI, search and match technology, and the Salesforce ecosystem. In this episode we look at Bullhorn, Kona Search, Salesforce, AI in recruiting, search and match technology, future of work, HR tech. Key Takeaways: Bullhorn acquired Kona Search to enhance its AI and search capabilities within the Salesforce ecosystem. Kona Search provides a unique solution for searching across all Salesforce objects, including unstructured data. AI is transforming the staffing and recruiting industry by automating tasks and improving the accuracy of candidate matching. The acquisition will enable Bullhorn to provide a more unified and powerful search experience for all its customers. Recruiters can leverage AI to focus on building relationships and providing a better candidate experience. The future of staffing and recruiting involves using AI to analyze vast amounts of data and predict successful candidate placements. Visit Bullhorn.com to learn more about Bullhorn and Kona Search. Visit 1worktech.com to learn why WorkTech is the most trusted source of market intelligence and strategic advice for Work Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Elwer from Stepping Stone explores how innovative HR technology revolutionizes the candidate experience and bridges gaps between students and employers. Discover the importance of personalized job-matching solutions, workplace modernization, and the role of AI integration in today’s recruitment landscape. In this episode, we look at HR Technology, Candidate Experience, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Technology, Generative Capabilities, Digital Recruitment, and Workplace Modernization. Key Takeaways Understanding the importance of HR Technology in modernizing recruitment processes. Enhancing the Candidate Experience through innovative solutions and AI integration. The role of Talent Acquisition in shaping effective early career recruitment strategies. Leveraging Digital Recruitment tools to streamline hiring for both students and employers. Building effective University Partnerships to create better job opportunities for students. The impact of Generative Capabilities on improving job matching solutions in HR. Visit 1worktech.com to find out why WorkTech is considered the most trusted source of market intelligence and advice for Work Tech. Visit mysteppingstone.ai to learn more about SteppingStone and its novel approach to job matching and virtual career assistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices