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.
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/
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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.
22 Sept 2026
Advice You Can Actually Use to Become a Board Member
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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For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events
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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.
8 Sept 2026
How HR Can Combat Spiking Healthcare Costs
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
For more information on Nava Benefits: https://www.navabenefits.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 or voice note to peopleperson@morningbrew.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.
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