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

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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.