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Pulse by HRBenchScaling in 90 Days: The HR Playbook for Efficiency, AI, and Leadership w/Kelly OliverWhat does it take to lead people in high-stakes, private-equity-backed environments, where efficiency matters, managers are underprepared, and AI is reshaping how work gets done?In this episode of Pulse by HRBench, Kelly Oliver, a veteran HR and business leader whose career spans leadership roles at Microsoft, Oracle, HP, Salesforce, and most recently as Head of HR at a PE-backed cybersecurity company.In this episode we explore:Why scaling efficiently now requires HR to understand how the business makes moneyWhy most managers are unprepared for today’s environment, an...
2025-12-1542 min
Pulse by HRBenchWhy HR Must Lead the AI Conversation w/Kristin McDonaldAI is reshaping how we work, and HR should be at the forefront.In this episode of Pulse by HRBench, we sit down with Kristin McDonald, a veteran HR tech strategist and self-proclaimed “HR tech nerd,” to unpack what it means for HR to lead in the age of AI.Kristin shares:Why AI literacy is now table stakes for HR leadersHow to build an AI roadmap that drives business valueWhat traps to avoid during tech implementationsHow to eval...
2025-12-0843 min
Pulse by HRBenchTrauma, Growth & Performance: Why HR Must Lead the ChangeWhat if the performance issues you’re seeing are really signs of trauma?In this episode of Pulse by HRBench, Dr. John King shares his powerful story, from surviving childhood trafficking and losing everything at age 45, to building a framework for growth, healing, and leadership in high-performance environments.This isn’t just John’s personal story. It’s a roadmap for HR.We explore:Why trauma isn’t just something that happens to you, it lives in youSmall physiological shifts that...
2025-11-3037 min
Pulse by HRBenchSpot the burnout before its turnover: Empathetic HR leadership w/ Stacie BairdIn this episode of Pulse by HRBench, we sit down with Stacie Baird, Chief People Officer at Community Medical Services, to talk about the early warning signs of burnout, and what HR can do before it turns into turnover.With over 30 years of experience in high-growth, PE-backed organizations, Stacie shares how CMS has built a proactive strategy around burnout, engagement, and retention. Reducing turnover by 27% in the process.You’ll learn:What burnout looks like in HRHow to use pul...
2025-11-2440 min
Pulse by HRBenchHow Kimray Connects Culture to EBITDA With HR Data and InsightsWhat happens when you lead with culture and back it up with real-time workforce data?In this episode, Kevin Trowbridge, Director of Compensation at Kimray, a 75-year-old manufacturing company that’s rewriting what modern HR looks like. From starting every hiring process with a culture-fit interview to implementing job families that re-energized frontline engagement, Kimray is a case study in values-led, data-powered HR.You’ll hear how they’ve achieved a 3.5% turnover rate, built internal mobility into their compensation structure, and used HRBench to empower leaders across the business. All wi...
2025-11-1726 min
Pulse by HRBenchThe HR Playbook for PE-Backed Growth: Key Lessons for HR LeadersHow should HR leaders show up in high-growth, PE-backed companies?In this episode of Pulse by HRBench, we unpack the HR playbook for private equity environments with seasoned HR leader Nicole Logue.Nicole shares lessons from operating across the entire PE lifecycle, from pre-acquisition to exit, and how HR can lead through each phase.We discuss:How HR can learn how the business makes money (and why it matters)What your role should look like at each stage of the businessHow to get...
2025-11-0338 min
Pulse by HRBenchData with Purpose: How HR Analysts Drive Executive ActionWhat does it take to turn HR data into decisions?In this episode of Pulse, we sit down with Courtney Brown, HR Analyst, to break down how she uses data to drive action across the employee lifecycle. From recruiting to onboarding and engagement surveys.Courtney shares how her early career in the CFO’s office shaped her mindset toward data integrity and decision-making, how she helped build a survey system for the entire UC system, and how she now uses onboarding checklists and hiring metrics to help managers improve th...
2025-10-2032 min
Pulse by HRBenchFrom Engagement to Execution: Making HR Insights Matter w/ Alex ThompsonIn this episode of Pulse, I speak with Alex Thompson, SHRM-CP and get his insights for making your work visible, trusted, and strategic.Alex has sat on both sides of the table, first as an HRBench customer, and now as an Implementation Manager. This provides a unique perspective, as he gets to speak with a lot of HR teams to understand what are successful strategies in the current environment.In this episode, we explore how to:Building trust with executives using consistent, defensible HR data...
2025-10-0626 min
Prompted: Builder StoriesFrom Demand Gen to DIY Agents: How Logan Rivenes Landed His Dream Role with AI - Ep 18Learn more and connect with Logan Rivenes:Logan’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganrivenes/Red Bike Marketing - https://redbikemarketing.com/Demand Gen Confidential Podcast - https://redbikemarketing.com/demand-gen-confidential/ HR Bench Pulse Podcast - http://www.hrbench.com/resource/pulse --Landed a Job with AI Agents“I’m of the opinion that out of the box is for amateurs.” – Logan RivenesWhen layoffs and market shifts put pressure on job seekers, Logan Rivenes, demand generation veteran and host of Demand Gen Confidential, turned to AI agents not...
2025-09-2339 min
Pulse by HRBenchNo Data, No Decisions: Dani Woods on Building Trust in HR Data & Driving StrategyWhat do executives really want from HR data — and how do you earn their trust?In this episode of Pulse, Logan talks with Dani Woods, an experienced HR leader, people strategist, and founder of Lotus Welle. Dani shares what it takes to build credibility in high-pressure environments, especially when the data is messy, the systems are disconnected, and the expectations are high.If you’ve ever been caught flat-footed in a board meeting, questioned on a report you didn’t build, or tasked with making HR strategic “yesterday” — this one’s for yo...
2025-09-2227 min
Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast#142 - John Barry - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with HRBenchJohn Barry, Co-CEO of HRBench, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices Episode of 2025. If you like what you hear in this episode, check out HRBench here: https://www.hrbench.com.
In this wide-ranging discussion, hosts Cole and Scott talk with John about the journey from classic-car tinkerer to a leading voice in HR technology. Along the way, you’ll hear how HRBench is helping mid-market companies and private-equity portfolios leapfrog years of technical debt and finally make people analytics practical, affordable, and strategic.
John shares how he and long-time colleague Je...
2025-09-141h 12
Texas HRS1-E7: Matt Maguire - HRBenchA conversation with Matt Maguire of HRBench on the importance and use of data and analytics for truly smart HR Management.
2025-01-2819 min