October 28, 2025
Episode 161: Tapping Into the Human Side of HR: Building Connection Through Change with Kelley Morse
In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Kelley Morse, Chief People Officer at Bullhorn, to talk about how HR is evolving and why authenticity, empathy, and connection are leading the way.
Kelley shares how her experience across startups, biotech, and fintech shaped her people-first approach, and why she believes HR should be more about relationships and less about “policy policing.” She and Dane dive into what it really takes to create trust across teams, especially in today’s flexible, hybrid workplaces.
From cross-functional team meetups to navigating mergers and acquisitions with compassion, Kelley explains how Bullhorn is helping employees stay connected, celebrate wins, and find meaning in their work. She also shares their revolutionary voluntary leave program, which helps disengaged employees move on while creating opportunities for re-recruitment within the company.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your HR team a true strategic partner (or how to build deeper connections across your organization) this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
🔗 Connect with Kelley Morse on LinkedIn
Tapping Into the Human Side of HR: Building Connection Through Change with Kelley Morse
Guest Bio
Kelley Morse is the Chief People Officer, responsible for leading the global human resources organization, including talent acquisition, HR business partners, people operations, compensation, learning and development, analytics, employee experience, and ensuring the organization maintains its strong culture as it grows. Prior to joining the team, Kelley spent her career partnering with business leaders to build out people programs and teams at high-growth startups, including ConcertAI and Flywire. She has an MBA from Suffolk University and a B.A in Communications from Gustavus Adolphus College.
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork
01:32 Meet Kelley Morse: Chief People Officer at Bullhorn
03:45 The Evolution of HR: From Policy Police to Strategic Partner
07:07 The Power of Cross-Functional Collaboration
15:38 Navigating Acquisitions: Challenges and Strategies
23:16 Identity Crisis in the Workplace
24:18 Leadership and Team Dynamics at Bullhorn
25:24 The Role of HR in Organizational Development
28:14 Empathy and Support in the Workplace
30:21 Addressing Career Growth and Turnover
32:38 Voluntary Leave Program and Its Impact
37:25 The Future of Work with AI
41:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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