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People Person

People Person

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Summary
 People Person with Kate from HR provides People Professionals with a place they can feel seen and learn from experts in their field about the latest developments and insights to enhance their workplace and their careers. Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • How to Get More Women in Leadership Roles

    How to Get More Women in Leadership Roles
    3 Nov 2026
    On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Felicia Taylor, Chief HR Officer at Quantum Health and a member of the Forbes HR Council, about the ways women can grow into leadership roles within HR and beyond. Felicia shares valuable advice about working with C-suite leaders, prioritizing sponsorship over mentorship, and other ways women can support each other in climbing the corporate ladder. 00:00: Intro 01:50: Kate’s Take on women in HR leadership 03:00: Felicia on the state of women in HR 05:00: Why are men in leadership positions getting the spotlight more 07:00: Are there ceilings for women in HR, and how to break them 17:00: The history of demographics in HR and trends today 20:00: Sponsorship vs. mentorship 28:30: How can women prepare for the C-suite This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit equifax.com/hrbrew For more on Felicia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciataylor10/ For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events Subscribe to the HR Brew newsletter: https://www.hr-brew.com/subscribe Watch People Person on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hr-brew Follow HR Brew: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr_brew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hrbrew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to peopleperson@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.
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    42 min
  • Handling a Termination: Before, During and After

    Handling a Termination: Before, During and After
    20 Oct 2026
    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 10:25: How involved are managers 17:40: Educating the team about “at will” employment 21:30: What can be said afterwards from all parties 23:30: What is the ethical approach to severance 26:50: How to address remaining employees 31:30: Types of managing 33:45: What’s next for the HR Besties podcast hosts This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit equifax.com/hrbrew For more on Ashley, visit: https://www.managermethod.com/ For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events Subscribe to the HR Brew newsletter: https://www.hr-brew.com/subscribe Watch People Person on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hr-brew Follow HR Brew: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr_brew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hrbrew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email to: peopleperson@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.
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    41 min
  • The Pros and Cons of Fractional HR

    The Pros and Cons of Fractional HR
    6 Oct 2026
    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 do fractional leaders balance the work 17:00: How Elles began her fractional work 22:40: Pros and Cons of fractional 27:40: Advice for those pursuing fractional work This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit: equifax.com/hrbrew For more on Elles and Fractional People People, visit: https://www.fractionalpeoplepeople.com/ For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events Subscribe to the HR Brew newsletter: https://www.hr-brew.com/subscribe Watch People Person on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hr-brew Follow HR Brew: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr_brew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hrbrew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email to: peopleperson@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.
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    36 min
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