Curated Intel from the Talent Tech Industry
December 8-16, 2025:
• Slaughtering credibility: SHRM hit with an $11.5 million verdict in a racial discrimination lawsuit;
• Pointing out the posers: hireEZ introduces ResumeSense to detect AI resume manipulation;
• Moving from passive to active: Findem acquires Getro and launches the first intelligent job post;
• Clearing away the hype and hyperbole: Chad & Cheese “You’re Doing AI Wrong w/ Charlene Li”;
• Ratcheting up the competition in healthcare recruiting: Beginly acquires ProviderJobs.com.
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SHRM, the world’s largest HR group, has been hit with an $11.5 million verdict in a racial discrimination lawsuit
A jury on Friday issued an $11.5 million verdict against the world’s largest HR organization over allegations it had racially discriminated and retaliated against a former employee. The Society for Human Resource Management, known as SHRM, was found liable for racial discrimination and retaliation and hit with a ruling of $1.5 million in compensatory damages and $10 million for punitive damages, according to Ariel DeFazio, a lawyer for the plaintiff.
hireEZ Introduces ResumeSense to Detect AI Resume Manipulation and Protect Ethical Hiring
As AI-generated resumes and exaggerated profiles flood applicant pipelines, hireEZ today announced ResumeSense, an AI safety and integrity feature that helps recruiting teams detect resume manipulation, identify anomalies, and protect genuine candidates through transparent automation powered by agentic AI.
Findem Acquires Getro and Launches the First Intelligent Job Post
Findem, the AI platform for talent decisions, today announced it has acquired Getro, the leading operating system powering more than 800 venture capital, private equity, economic development, chamber of commerce, and professional networks worldwide. These communities represent 3.5 million open jobs and some of the highest-trust talent ecosystems in the market.
Chad & Cheese Podcast: You’re Doing AI Wrong w/ Charlene Li
Strap in, kids — this week The Chad & Cheese Podcast welcomes six-time New York Times bestselling author and strategic-transformation badass Charlene Li, here to talk about her new book Winning with AI and why almost every company on the planet is royally screwing up AI adoption.
Beginly Acquires ProviderJobs.com and Expands Executive Team
Beginly Health, an innovator in the healthcare recruitment space, today announced its acquisition of ProviderJobs.com. The ProviderJobs app allows physicians to discover their next role by watching short, recruiter-generated videos. From within the app, users can filter opportunities by specialty, location or salary, and swipe right to apply.
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