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- 5 days ago42 min
How to Get More Women in Leadership Roles
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Felicia Taylor, Chief HR Officer at Quantum Health and a member of the Forbes HR Council, about the ways women can grow into leadership roles within HR and beyond. Felicia shares valuable advice about working with C-suite leaders, prioritizing sponsorship over mentorship, and other ways women can support each other in climbing the corporate ladder. 00:00: Intro 01:50: Kate’s Take on women in HR leadership 03:00: Felicia on the state of women in HR 05:00: Why are men in leadership positions getting the spotlight more 07:00: Are there ceilings for women in HR, and how to break them 17:00: The history of demographics in HR and trends today 20:00: Sponsorship vs. mentorship 28:30: How can women prepare for the C-suite This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit equifax.com/hrbrew For more on Felicia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciataylor10/ 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.
- 2 weeks ago41 min
Handling a Termination: Before, During and After
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Ashley Herd, Founder of Manager Method and former host of the HR Besties podcast, about all things terminations. When should HR be clued in, how much should the manager be involved, and what is the right messaging for the remaining employees? Join us for an easy conversation about one of the most difficult tasks in HR. 00:00: Intro 04:45: When does HR come into the decision 10:25: How involved are managers 17:40: Educating the team about “at will” employment 21:30: What can be said afterwards from all parties 23:30: What is the ethical approach to severance 26:50: How to address remaining employees 31:30: Types of managing 33:45: What’s next for the HR Besties podcast hosts This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit equifax.com/hrbrew For more on Ashley, visit: https://www.managermethod.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.
- Oct 6, 202636 min
The Pros and Cons of Fractional HR
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.
- Sep 22, 202634 min
Advice You Can Actually Use to Become a Board Member
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.
- Sep 8, 202631 min
How HR Can Combat Spiking Healthcare Costs
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.
- Aug 25, 202634 min
How to Avoid Burnout in HR
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Eliana Goldstein and Amina AlTai, both career coaches with a history of corporate burnout, about how HR pros can be sure to prioritize their own self care. From building your community to practicing celebration rituals, they share tips on not only how to manage burnout, but how to prevent it before it gets in the way of your work. 00:00: Intro 02:20: Kate’s perspective on self care 04:00: Eliana and Amina define self care 10:50: Networking vs. relationship building 13:40: The physical toll stress takes on your body 16:00: Painful vs. purposeful ambition 17:00: Lessons that carry over from a corporate experience 22:00: Celebration rituals and ambition cycling for high performers 25:40: Productive ways of winding down This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit equifax.com/hrbrew For more about Amina: https://www.aminaaltai.com/ Amina’s book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-ambition-trap-how-to-stop-chasing-and-start-living-amina-altai/27c64b46ca961db5? For more about Eliana: https://www.elianagoldsteincoaching.com/ The Gap and The Gain book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gap-and-the-gain-the-high-achievers-guide-to-happiness-confidence-and-success-dan-sullivan/13b3af53fc11bb37?ean=9781401964368&bkshp-astro=t 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.
- Aug 11, 202632 min
When is an Employee's Private Life HR's Problem?
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Sarah O’Melia, VP of Talent at Cisive, and co-host of their podcast "Don't Get Played", about what elements of an employee’s personal life, actually affects the professional. From background checks during the hiring process to social media activity, we learn when HR has to step in, and when it’s better for them to step back. 00:00: Intro 02:25: HR business or Mind Your Business 05:50: Deciding what is personal information vs. a business risk 08:20: Informal background checks 15:00: Having written and unwritten guidelines and policies 17:00: Addressing “Open to Work” on an employee’s LinkedIn 21:00: Establishing trust in the workplace This episode is presented by Equifax. For more information, go to equifax.com/hrbrew Listen to the Cisive Podcast "Don't Get Played": https://www.cisive.com/dont-get-played-podcast 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.
- Jul 28, 202634 min
From A Starbucks Store to the Board Room: Advice On The Road to CHRO
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Sara Kelly, EVP and Chief Partner Officer at Starbucks. Sara shares her unique journey to leading people ops at Starbucks, the principals that have guided her career, and the programs around education, parental leave, and retention that have kept Starbucks employees growing within the company. 00:00: Intro 02:00: The recipe for being a CHRO 06:50: Starbucks college education program 08:55: Sara’s journey from store to Chief Partner Officer 12:35: How her principals have informed her role 13:20: Implementing the Coffeehouse Coach program 15:45: How to grow in your role 18:15: Non-negotiables for executive roles 22:00: Advice for becoming a leader 26:50: Listening to employees to change benefits and Starbucks parental leave This episode is presented by Leapsome. To learn more, visit: https://www.leapsome.com/request-a-demo For more on the Starbucks College Achievement Plan: https://about.starbucks.com/press/2026/starbucks-celebrates-nearly-20000-asu-graduates-and-counting/ 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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