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People Person

People Person

Written by: Morning Brew Inc.
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People Person with Kate from HR provides People Professionals with a place they can feel seen and learn from experts in their field about the latest developments and insights to enhance their workplace and their careers. Careers Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Success
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  • The Pros and Cons of Fractional HR

    The Pros and Cons of Fractional HR
    Oct 6 2026
    On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Elles Skony, Founder of Fractional People People about what it means to have a fractional HR role, how you can find these opportunities, and the pros and cons you should know about doing this work. 00:00: Intro 03:00: What is fractional HR and how does it differ from consulting 06:40: Why startups look for fractional people 10:00: When to know if you need an HR role 12:00: How do fractional leaders balance the work 17:00: How Elles began her fractional work 22:40: Pros and Cons of fractional 27:40: Advice for those pursuing fractional work This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit: equifax.com/hrbrew For more on Elles and Fractional People People, visit: https://www.fractionalpeoplepeople.com/ For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events Subscribe to the HR Brew newsletter: https://www.hr-brew.com/subscribe Watch People Person on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hr-brew Follow HR Brew: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr_brew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hrbrew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email to: peopleperson@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers. Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
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    36 mins
  • Advice You Can Actually Use to Become a Board Member

    Advice You Can Actually Use to Become a Board Member
    Sep 22 2026
    On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Deepali Vyas, Founder & CEO of Vyas Media, executive recruiter, and board member herself, about what it takes to actually land a board seat. Deepali explains what you can be doing in your career now to prepare yourself for this move later, what it takes to be qualified to sit on a board, and shares actionable advice about how you can make this into a reality for yourself, even when it feels far away. 00:00: Intro 04:00: Boardroom or BS game 08:10: What is a board member 12:20: How is board information passed to leadership 14:40: How and why to join a board 19:00: Prepare now for a board seat later 21:00: Diversity in board rooms 25:30: Deepali’s advice for pursuing board seats This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit equifax.com/hrbrew For more on Deepali: https://www.deepalivyas.com/ Deepali’s e.l.f. series on becoming a board member: https://elfbeauty.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web https://elfbeauty.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web https://elfbeauty.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web https://elfbeauty.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events Subscribe to the HR Brew newsletter: https://www.hr-brew.com/subscribe Watch People Person on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hr-brew Follow HR Brew: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr_brew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hrbrew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to peopleperson@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers. Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
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    34 mins
  • How HR Can Combat Spiking Healthcare Costs

    How HR Can Combat Spiking Healthcare Costs
    Sep 8 2026
    On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Director of Benefit Solutions at Nava Benefits, Colleen Locke. From the reasons behind rising healthcare costs to what information about those expenses you should be sharing with employees (and when), this episode can help fellow HR pros navigate open enrollment season and your benefits strategy throughout the year. 00:00: Intro 04:08: What Nava Benefits does 07:30: Why are healthcare costs so expensive right now 11:00: How much should HR teams share about benefit expenses with employees 15:30: Adjusting what the employer covers 19:30: Other benefits that HR teams should know about 23:00: How HR can be helpful in choosing their plans This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit equifax.com/hrbrew For more information on Nava Benefits: https://www.navabenefits.com/ For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events Subscribe to the HR Brew newsletter: https://www.hr-brew.com/subscribe Watch People Person on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hr-brew Follow HR Brew: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr_brew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hrbrew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to peopleperson@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers. Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
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    31 mins
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