Integrating IT into HR: Building a People-centric Culture with Doug Owen from Washington County School District.
In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo speaks with Doug, the Chief HR Officer at Washington County School District. Doug shares his career transition from IT to HR, emphasizing the importance of developing a people-centric culture aligned with organizational values.
He provides examples of how guiding principles like continuous improvement have enhanced processes, discusses the challenges of merging IT and HR, and highlights the role of AI and healthcare management in the future of HR.
Doug concludes with advice on the significance of intentional culture building.
00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast
00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ
00:44 Guest Introduction: Doug's Career Journey
02:09 Building a People-Centric Culture
03:24 Guiding Principles in Decision Making
05:35 Integrating IT Knowledge into HR Practices
07:43 Fostering a People-Centric Organization
09:40 Future Trends in HR
11:52 Parting Advice on Organizational Culture
12:42 Conclusion and Farewell