Chad & Cheese + Purple Acorn HR Morning Show: What’s Next for HR Compliance?

Between political shake-ups, shifting federal priorities, and the rise of AI in workforce oversight, HR compliance in 2025 is anything but predictable. OutSolve Founder and CEO, Jeremy Mancheski, joins two of HR’s hottest podcasts to discuss the most pressing issues going on in HR compliance today. 

From the growing significance of EEO-1 reporting to the looming budget changes around the OFCCP and heightened risk under the False Claims Act, these conversations deliver urgent insights and practical guidance for employers trying to do the right thing in the most unstable of times. 

Chad & Cheese: Compliance Chaos in 2025 

If you’re navigating the world of HR compliance in 2025, this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast is a must-listen. Titled “Compliance Chaos in 2025,” the episode features OutSolve founder and CEO, Jeremy Mancheski, who joins the notorious HR duo, Chad Sowash and Joel Cheeseman, to cut through the noise and clarify what is really going on in the world of affirmative action, DEI, and regulatory changes. 

If you’ve been trying to navigate compliance amidst political swings, shifting executive orders, and regulatory confusion, this episode offers much-needed clarity—and some candid insights. Jeremy speaks to how OutSolve is helping clients make sense of changing expectations, regardless of who’s in office. 

Here is a little taste of what you can expect in this episode: 

• Compliance Isn’t Optional, Even in Chaos: While Executive Order 11246 was rescinded, laws like VEVRAA and Section 503 are still in full effect. Companies are legally obligated to ensure a non-discriminatory workplace, and that means staying focused on compliance, even when the political winds shift. 
• DEI is Being Reframed, Not Abandoned: Jeremy clarifies a major misconception: EO 11246 never mandated quotas or “illegal DEI.” Yet today’s administration is pushing a narrative focused on headline-driven enforcement. OutSolve is helping companies reframe efforts through Non-Discrimination in Employment (NDE) analyses. 
• The Future is Uncertain, But Data is Constant: HR regulations used to be something companies planned around. Now, they’re reacting week by week. Data remains a critical constant, especially when it comes to EEO-1 reporting, which continues to be required and widely used in public filings and state obligations. 
• AI, Hybrid Work & the Next Wave of Change: From the early missteps in AI-driven recruiting to the ongoing recalibration of hybrid work, it's important to avoid extreme swings and just focus on building a qualified, equitable workforce. 

Whether you're an HR veteran, compliance officer, or just trying to keep your company off the government's radar, this episode delivers real talk, smart strategies, and a few laughs along the way. 

👉 Listen to the full episode: Compliance Chaos in 2025 – Chad & Cheese Podcast 

The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show: Culture, Compliance & AI: The Future of Hiring 

In the latest episode of the HR Morning Show, OutSolve founder and CEO, Jeremy Mancheski, joins Rhona Pierce, Workfluencer Podcast to discuss all things EEO-1, OFCCP, and the False Claims Act. 

Whether you’re in HR, talent acquisition, or a compliance leadership role, this episode will help you understand the shifting ground beneath your hiring strategy. Here are the top takeaways: 

• The EEO-1 Report Has Entered the Spotlight: The EEO-1 has been a compliance mainstay since the 1960s, tracking race and gender across job categories. While the form hasn’t changed much, the implications have. With no filing extensions this year, it’s more urgent than ever to get it right. You have until June 24, 2025, to file.  
• OFCCP may be Shutting Down, What’s Next: As budget plans hint at the elimination of the OFCCP later this year, compliance enforcement is shifting from audits to alternative methods. One of those? Whistleblowers. The DOJ is establishing the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, inviting individuals to report “illegal DEI” practices tied to federal funds. 
• Could AI Be Used Against You: With speculation that government agencies may use AI to scan EEO-1 data for evidence of unlawful hiring practices, your data strategy needs to be bulletproof. Although there’s no universal definition of “illegal DEI,” Mancheski warns that misalignment between certifications and workforce data could put companies at serious risk. 
• The False Claims Act Is No Joke: If your organization receives federal funds and falsely certifies that it does not engage in illegal DEI practices, you could face steep penalties under the False Claims Act, including treble damages. Thanks to the qui tam provision, whistleblowers can share in any financial recovery, creating a major incentive to report issues internally or externally. 

👉 Listen to Culture, Compliance, & AI – The Future of Hiring on the Purple Acorn HR Morning Show (Jeremy begins his session around the 50 minute mark).