People Person

Handling a Termination: Before, During and After
People Person
Handling a Termination: Before, During and After

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Oct. 20, 2026

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 10:2
Oct. 6, 2026

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
Sept. 22, 2026

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
Sept. 8, 2026

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 heal
Aug. 25, 2026

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 ca
Aug. 11, 2026

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