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: 

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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.

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 

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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/

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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. 

On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Emily Durham, a former recruiter and current content creator, podcast host, and author of the book “Clock In.” Emily shares tips for showing up authentically online without getting yourself in trouble with HR, how she transitioned from corporate to content, and what to keep in mind for your own social media so that it doesn’t impact your career. 

00:00: Intro 

03:00: How Emily’s social strategy is used with coaching clients 

05:00: Transition from corporate to content

12:00: How to (professionally) still be your authentic self online

21:10: How your social can impact a job offer 

24:10: Your personal identity vs. your job  

27:45: Clock In or Clock Out game 

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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.

On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Deepali Vyas, The Elite Recruiter and an HR pro herself. The two HR powerhouses sat down at our latest HR Brew event in New York City to discuss how Deepali uses different AI tools in her personal and professional life, the little white lie she told around her PTO days, and why a return to office can be a good thing for you depending on what season of your career you’re currently in. 

00:00: Intro 

01:30: How she uses each AI tool

04:50: AI’s impact on the current job market

06:40: The benefits of RTO 

11:05: Ideal PTO 

13:50: HR Hot Take 

To learn more about Deepali: https://www.deepalivyas.com/

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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.

On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Jenna Young, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry about the importance of PTO: taking it, not taking advantage of it, and how companies should actually be thinking about it for optimal employee performance. Plus, Jenna shares her idea for trading AI training with Summer Fridays. 

00:00: Intro 

02:15: Why people are hesitant to take their PTO 

05:00: Policies HR leaders can implement to reduce burnout 

07:25: Kate’s Take on PTO 

08:05: How managers can best encourage employees to take their time off 

14:35: How employees can understand the value of PTO

18:00: Ways PTO can evolve 

21:30: PTO or PMO game 

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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.

On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Ava Mehta, Bank of America’s Head of Life Event Services about, frankly, giving a damn about your employees. We learn what a Life Event Services team is and how they help employees through difficult times in life, as well as small steps that current HR leaders can take to help their employees feel cared for. 

00:00: Intro 

01:30: What is Life Event Services?

04:30: Major life events BoA helps their employees with 

07:25: How to get into this work 

10:00: How HR teams can provide resources 

13:40: Small ways to build company culture 

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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. 

On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Nancy Vitale, Chief People Officer at Omada Health, about giving your HR department a nice dose of spring cleaning, or an audit, if you will. They discuss where to start, if you tell the company about your plans, and how to make sure you are emphasizing purpose over process. 

00:00: Intro 

02:00: How Nancy thinks about spring cleaning in an HR department 

04:45: What prompts a spring cleaning or department audit 

06:20: Value stream mapping

08:40: Next generation people strategy

09:40: Should you announce your spring cleaning or department audit to the company

11:35: Which areas should you evaluate first

18:00: Process vs purpose 

19:30: Lightning round on rewriting policies, HR tools and AI, and in-person time

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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.