Episodes

  • 26 - The Need for Technology Apprenticeship Programs, with Jennifer Carlson

    26 - The Need for Technology Apprenticeship Programs, with Jennifer Carlson
    Feb 1 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Carlson about the need for technology apprenticeship programs. Jennifer Carlson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-carlson-she-her-99838b2/) serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Apprenti. Apprenti is a non nonprofit organization that creates alternative pathways to access tech talent and help organizations address digital skills shortages, while providing economic mobility to underrepresented groups by identifying, training, and placing diverse talent in tech careers. Additionally, Jennifer serves on the Tech Councils of North America (TECNA) workforce board and as an Adjunct Professor in Graduate Studies at Seattle University. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    30 mins
  • 25 - How HR Can Develop a Financial Wellness Benefits Strategy for Employees, with Alex Kostecki

    25 - How HR Can Develop a Financial Wellness Benefits Strategy for Employees, with Alex Kostecki
    Dec 15 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Kostecki about how HR can develop a financial wellness benefits strategy for employees. Alex Kostecki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kosteckia/) is Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of Clair. He previously worked in Mergers & Acquisitions at Deloitte for clients including Mastercard and American Express, gaining insight and expertise into payments infrastructure and EWA technology. Alex obtained his Master’s from NYU’s Stern School of Business and holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Lausanne. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    29 mins
  • 24 - HCI Rewind - How Will A.I. Technology Affect the Workplace?

    24 - HCI Rewind - How Will A.I. Technology Affect the Workplace?
    Nov 27 2023
    In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover was interviewed on KSL News Radio for a 10-minute segment titled, "How Will A.I. Technology Affect the Workplace?"
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    21 mins
  • 23 - Interpersonal Trust, Productivity, and Innovation, with Ricardo Amper

    23 - Interpersonal Trust, Productivity, and Innovation, with Ricardo Amper
    Nov 15 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ricardo Amper about how low interpersonal trust costs institutions, resulting in lost productivity and stifled innovation. Ricardo Amper (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amper/) is the founder and CEO of Incode, and he wants to throw your plastic ID cards in the trash. A self-taught programmer, serial entrepreneur, and three-time founder, he’s staked his reputation on a vision of the future where privacy is paramount, security is built-in, and physical IDs are a thing of the past.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    34 mins
  • 22 - How Robots Are Being Integrating into the Workforce, with Henning Roedel and Tristen Magallanes

    22 - How Robots Are Being Integrating into the Workforce, with Henning Roedel and Tristen Magallanes
    Nov 6 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Henning Roedel and Tristen Magallanes about how robots are being integrating into the workforce. Dr. Henning Roedel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/henningroedel/) is the Robotics Lead at DPR Construction, helping to coordinate new technology experimentation and fostering an Ever Forward culture. Prior to joining DPR, Henning worked on the customer facing side of ALICE Technologies, working in sales, marketing, customer success, and sales data management. Henning has degrees in Civil Engineering from UCLA and Stanford University. During his doctoral work at Stanford University, in partnership with NASA Ames Research Center, Henning led the characterization of protein bound concretes for structural applications both on- and off-Earth. Tristen Magallanes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristen-magallanes/) is a passionate, creative, and organized construction industry professional with experience in research, ethnographic studies, and organizational culture.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    34 mins
  • 21 - What Human Capital-Focused Leaders are Missing When it Comes to AI and Hyperautomation, with Robb Wilson

    21 - What Human Capital-Focused Leaders are Missing When it Comes to AI and Hyperautomation, with Robb Wilson
    Oct 30 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robb Wilson about what human capital focused leaders are missing when it comes to AI and hyperautomation. Robb Wilson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/invisiblemachines/) is a Wall Street Journal best selling author of one of the few technology books that's a best seller in the business category and is the visionary behind OneReach.ai, the highest-scoring company in Gartner’s first Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Conversational AI Platforms report. Robb has spent more than two decades applying his deep understanding of user-centric design to unlocking hyperautomation. In that time he built UX Magazine into the world’s largest experience design publication while simultaneously creating Effective UI, a full-service UX firm that competed with IDEO and Frog Design. In addition to launching 15 startups and collecting over 130 awards across the fields of design and technology, Robb has held executive roles at several publicly traded companies and mentored colleagues who went on to leadership roles at Amazon Alexa, Google, Ogilvy, GE, Salesforce, Instagram, LinkedIn, Disney, Microsoft, Mastercard, and Boeing. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    36 mins
  • 20 - Upgrading Your Market Intelligence in Order to Compete for Talent, with Cary Sparrow

    20 - Upgrading Your Market Intelligence in Order to Compete for Talent, with Cary Sparrow
    Oct 24 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cary Sparrow about upgrading your market intelligence in order to compete for talent. Cary Sparrow (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carysparrow/) is the Founder and CEO of WageScape, where they provide developers, analysts, and consulting firms with access to the world’s largest, most up-to-date labor market data collection. This makes the labor market more transparent, opening the doors to tremendous efficiencies and world-changing innovation. The WageScape team takes a serious and impactful approach to tackling big market issues, providing the best data to drive the best decisions, and helping businesses succeed in an $80T market. Sparrow is a former US Navy submarine officer, having served on several nuclear submarines. He has combined 35+ years of engineering, military, consulting, and operations leadership in achieving organizational growth within HR, IT, engineering, and technology verticals. As the CEO of WageScape, serving clients and building outstanding partnerships and meaningful relationships is the best part of the job for Cary. Cary is ready to continue sharing unique insights on current trends in the labor market including hiring, pay, and competition for talent.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    32 mins
  • 19 - Choosing a Distributed Model and Hiring Remote and Freelance Workers, with Damien Filiatrault

    19 - Choosing a Distributed Model and Hiring Remote and Freelance Workers, with Damien Filiatrault
    Oct 17 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Damien Filiatrault about choosing a distributed model and hiring remote and freelance workers. Damien Filiatrault (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienf/) is the Founder & CEO of Scalable Path, a software staffing agency that matches leading companies and startups with vetted, remote software developers. Scalable Path has helped 23.5K freelancers in 177 countries complete 780,000 hours of programming on client projects. Damien is passionate about employment equity and helping companies meet their hiring needs.
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    36 mins