
Getting a pulse on your workforce in high-stakes environments is a challenge few talk about, but it’s the reality for HR leaders today. Pulse brings you real conversations with HR leaders navigating the pressure, pace, and potential of operating in high-stakes environments. From post-acquisition chaos to boardroom reporting, these unfiltered stories reveal how people leaders drive impact through d... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

Everyone's being told to "use AI." But most HR teams don't have a flight plan, a pilot, or even a destination.
In this episode of Pulse by HRBench, we sit down with Kristin McDonald and Dani Woods, two seasoned HRIS and HR tech leaders, to talk abo... more
John Youngkrantz, Payroll & HRIS Manager at FirstKey Homes, spent years watching HR hand managers spreadsheets and call it reporting. On this episode, he breaks down exactly how his team changed that — building dashboards that give HR business partne... more
AI has officially moved past experimentation.
In 2026, the real challenge is how to embed AI into your business strategy, while keeping humans firmly in the loop.
In this episode of Pulse, we chat with Melissa Lemberg, VP of Digital Transformation ... more
HR professionals are told the same thing:
Work hard. Gain experience. Wait your turn.
But, that’s not how careers accelerate.
In this episode of Pulse, Dani Woods shares what helped her move from HR assistant to director before 30, and why the tit... more
HR leaders have reports, but still struggle to drive action.
In this episode of Pulse by HRBench, Emily Granholm breaks down what it takes to make HR a strategic business function, especially inside PE-backed companies, where the board expects clear... more
What 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 bu... more
AI 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 ag... more
What 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 ... more








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