Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Sarah Tilley, SVP of Global Talent Management and Acquisition, ServiceNow about the role AI is currently playing in Talent Acquisition. They discuss how this technology has been used in the past and where it’s going, especially in relation to early stage recruitment, and how it can be used to make sure you’re hiring the right people and setting them up for leadership and success within your company. 

00:00: Intro 

02:05: Fill in the Blank AI thoughts 

04:05: How AI is and has been used in talent acquisition and HR functions 

12:08: Kate’s Take   

13:00: How HR leaders should be using AI 

16:00: What are the foundations of AI in an HR department

17:35: How AI affects early stage recruitment

21:50: Making sure you’re hiring the right people and future leaders 

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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. 

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with HR Brew Senior Reporter Kristen Parisi about their latest DEI survey. She fills us in how leaders are looking at, implementing, and changing their DEI policies in the workplace. Then Latesha Byrd, CEO of Perfeqta shares how she works with clients to make sure their practices aren’t just performative. Ultimately, we learn that the language on DEI may be changing, but its presence is still felt, despite decisions from the current administration. 

00:00: Intro 

02:00: HR Brew’s recent survey about DEI  

03:27: How the current political landscape is and isn’t affecting DEI policies 

09:25: Language being used to represent DEI initiatives 

12:00: Trends and practices still in use 

16:00: Latesha Bryd on how to put the data into action 

21:00: How to do DEI right 

24:25: How to make these practices sustainable 

28:45: Preventing strategies from being politically reactive 

32:20: Red flags to keep an eye on 

Read HR Brew's State of the Industry DEI report: https://www.hr-brew.com/resources/state-of-the-industry-dei

Follow Latesha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lateshabyrd/

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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. 

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Ashley Bendell and Peter Phelan, the co-founders of Funny People, a comedy for for (and by!) HR pros. They discuss showing up to work as your authentic self, using humor as a tool at work, and how to know where the line is. Plus, why an HR humor show is proving to not only be comedic, but cathartic as well. 

00:00: Intro 

01:53: Why HR needs a humor space

07:10: Using humor to enforce policy  

11:30: Not crossing the line with comedy 

14:13: Bringing your authentic self is a powerful tool  

19:00: When humor takes a turn 

24:05: How a sense of humor helps with your work 

This episode is sponsored by QuickBooks. To learn more, visit: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/workforce/

Join us at HR Brew’s first-ever Summit in NYC on April 21, 2026: The Talent 2030 Collective 

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Read more about Funny People on HR Brew: https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2025/12/19/meet-the-funny-people-behind-nyc-s-hr-themed-comedy-show

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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. 

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Chief Education Strategy Officer at Handshake, Christine Cruzvergara. They discuss the impact of the current job market and AI tools on intern programs, how interns can prepare before they begin their role, and why the benefits of an intern program can last for a long time, for both students and employers. 

00:00: Intro 

01:52: The purpose of internships 

03:11: Impacts of current job market  

04:50: The responsibility of HR vs. managers

06:30: Should all internships be paid

11:38: Ensuring meaningful work 

14:32: Measuring ROI outside of conversion 

17:45: Onboarding interns, learning AI and communication at work

25:10: Using AI to apply 

28:00: Skills to sharpen before an internship

31:00: Microinternhips 

This episode is sponsored by QuickBooks. To learn more, visit: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/workforce/

Join us at HR Brew’s first-ever Summit in NYC on April 21, 2026: The Talent 2030 Collective 

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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. 

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Eleni DuBois, VP of Events at Morning Brew, and Kristen Parisi, Senior Reporter at HR Brew about their different yet complementary views when it comes to HR conferences. Which ones are worth it, what should you expect, and what should you be coming away from the experience learning, feeling, and ready to implement at your company? 

00:00: Intro 

02:07: What is the point of HR conferences today   

05:55: How are events built to be satisfying for attendees

11:30: How to best network

19:32: Is there enough representation at events 

24:10: What should attendees leave with 

This episode is sponsored by QuickBooks. To learn more, visit: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/workforce/

Join us at HR Brew’s first-ever Summit in NYC on April 21, 2026: The Talent 2030 Collective 

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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. 

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Grüns Chief People Officer Jaime Petkanics about the reality of exit interviews – and how you can avoid them all together by keeping retention high. From the question HR pros wish they could ask, to the hypothetical question that gives concrete insight into the company culture, these are the things you should be asking before your employees are even thinking about leaving. 

00:00: Intro 

01:49: How do you kick off an exit interview 

03:45: How do you share the information learned

07:00: Establishing a healthy culture for feedback 

09:25: The question you wish you could ask 

11:55: What do exit interview reveal about leadership and culture

14:50: A stay interview 

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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. 

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations, Kate Noel, speaks with Kaila Lopez and Kyle Hagge, hosts of Per My Last Email, a show that dissects the intersection of work and culture, all about office romances. Kaila, who met her husband at work, offers a strong opinion about getting romantically involved at the office, while Kyle has a slightly more optimistic outlook on the matter. From when to tell HR to the question of telling your boss first, and even asking if it’s ever ok to hold hands at the office, this conversation is as enlightening as it is entertaining. 

00:00: Intro 

01:20: When to disclose to HR

08:55: Do you tell your boss or HR first 

13:10: Are people more open about office romances now

17:10: Serial dating at the office 

21:20: How involved should HR be

24:20: Office Appropriate or Out of Pocket game

Watch Per My Last Email’s episode about dating at work: youtube.com/watch?si=u6DKw3O8kKfDwuXZ&v=z4FJKbgl2i4&feature=youtu.be

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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.

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Maceo Owens, CEO & Founder, The ERG Movement, about how companies can implement and support ERGs for maximum results — and what those results should even be. Maceo discusses how to make employee resource groups powerful and now just performative, especially without a large budget, and explains how leaders should be thinking about these groups within a company (hint: they are an internal marketing engine!). She also shares valuable advice on how involved HR should be with these groups, and tips for setting up these programs for success at your own organization. 

00:00: Intro 

01:15:  What separates the performative from the powerful 

06:45: How can HR best support ERGs

13:40: Should ERGs be led by HR or employees

20:10: How ERGs can be impactful with low budgets   

23:30: How to start and ERG at your company

27:20: Takeaways for setting up an ERG program for success

Connect with Maceo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maceoowens/

Be sure to check out: https://ergs.io/ and https://shop.theergmovement.com/products/the-erg-recipe-book

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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.

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with President and Co-Founder of Biller Genie, Garima Shah about setting goals for the new year. How can leaders best help their employees to set and achieve goals? Garima breaks down misconceptions about setting lofty goals, explains how micro goals are the way to go, and gives tips for setting accurate timeframes and steps to take to actually achieve those goals. She also discusses how leaders and employees can work together to track, change, and implement their goals throughout the year ahead. 

00:00: Intro 

01:15: Misconceptions about goal setting for the year 

05:45: Implementing micro goals  

06:40: Planning the timeframe for your goals 

07:55: Best practices for tracking goals

12:00: Goal setting and performance reviews 

14:30: Should employee or employer own goal creation

16:30: How leaders can best navigate changing goals

20:00: Thinking about goal setting in relation to regrets

23:00: Garima shares a goal that changed for her 

26:25: Advice for creating impact in goal-setting 

For more information on Garima, you can follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garimashah/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/princessgarima/

And check out Biller Genie: https://billergenie.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. 

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with HR Brew reporter Mikaela Cohen about what Gen Z wants, hopes, and expects in the modern workplace. She explains the benefits and training that can help all generations understand each other, and the simple tweaks in language and policies that can help employees of all ages feel included. 

00:00: Intro 

01:24: Mikaela’s recent work covering Gen Z’s workplace preferences 

05:40: What different generations expect from benefits 

09:00: Training for all generations 

14:05: Leave of absences 

22:30: Ways HR can adapt to Gen Z employees

26:30: How can HR be impactful to all generations

28:00: Generational Would You Rather?

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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.