Doug Owen, CHRO at Washoe County School District

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 Podcast00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ00:44 Guest Introduction: Doug's Career Journey02:09 Building a People-Centric Culture03:24 Guiding Principles in Decision Making05:35 Integrating IT Knowledge into HR Practices07:43 Fostering a People-Centric Organization09:40 Future Trends in HR11:52 Parting Advice on Organizational Culture12:42 Conclusion and Farewell