"My refrigerator broke one day and I didn't call a repair person. I didn't go to refrigerator repair school. I went to YouTube, found a person who had a similar problem, followed along, fixed the problem, moved on. And then we go to work and suddenly you can't do that anymore."
We're Only Human - Episode 172
In this episode, Ben talks with JD Dillon, a learning leader and advocate for frontline workers and the use of technology to support learning outcomes. In the conversation, they discuss the concept of the modern learning ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of enabling frontline workers and exploring the evolution of learning technology and its impact, particularly for frontline employees. The conversation focuses on the practical application of technology to improve work experiences, including personalized learning, language barriers, and the promise of AI. Three takeaways for listeners include:
1. The evolving role of learning technology in supporting frontline workers.
2. The potential for technology to address challenges such as language barriers and accessibility.
3. The importance of rethinking the work experience and leveraging technology to enable personalized, equitable, and effective learning and development.
Show Notes
WOH 74: Using Internal Podcasts to Communicate with Deskless Workers
WOH 73: What it Takes to Mentor Women (and Men)
WOH 72: How Intel Designs Intentional Candidate Experiences
WOH 71: How to Scale HR with a Growing Business
WOH 70: Hint: There's No Perfect HR Tech System for Everyone
WOH 69: Pricing Skills Versus Jobs with Labor Market Intelligence
WOH 68: How to Approach HR Like a CFO
WOH 67: Filling Critical Skills Gaps for Today's College Graduates
WOH 66: Trends Driving 4x Growth in HR Analytics Teams
WOH 65: Delivering HR Technology for 75,000 Global Employees at Emerson Electric
WOH 64: How to Engage Remote Teams and Virtual Workers
WOH 63: 5 Lessons from the Best Midsize Employer in the US
62: How to Repond to Negative Glassdoor Reviews with Chad Roudebush
61: Why You Shouldn't Pick Low-Hanging Fruit as a New Leader
Episode 60: 69% of Job Seekers Would Not Reapply After a Negative Experience
We're Only Human 59: Stomping out Stereotypes with AARP's Heather Tinsley-Fix
We're Only Human 58: Open Sourcing the Recruiting Playbook from Northwestern Mutual
We're Only Human 57: Prioritizing D&I at Online Gaming Firm NCSOFT
We're Only Human 56: How Delta Airlines Designs its Candidate Experience
We're Only Human 55:The HR Leader's First Year on the Job
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