Sept. 8, 2026

How HR Can Combat Spiking Healthcare Costs

Show Notes

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

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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.