Slalom On Air

Designing an intuitive, poolside application that led to 6 gold medals When a key piece of technology broke, Swimming Australia partnered with Slalom Build to help implement a new relay application less than a month before the 2020 Tokyo Games. In this episode, Michelle Oh from the Australia market details the ins and outs of new data-driven application and shares valuable insights on what it was like to leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to inform competitive race strategies. In this near real-time decision making app, the accuracy of data in a coach's hand is crucial - even being off by .1 of a millisecond could put a gold medal at risk. Contact: Michelle Oh Tags: Build, UI, machine learning, ML, AI, swimming, Olympics, data, analytics, Australia, race, gold medals, PEM, product engineering, AWS, application modernization, experience design, AWS Serverless Data Lake Framework (SDLF)  

With a genuine love for other people's stories, this dynamic individual in our Talent Acquisition group finds her value in her personalized learning journey here at Slalom.  In an unexpected discovery, Andrea McCabe realized that Slalom's unique culture which values people for showing up as their true selves has helped overcome operating from a place of fear.  Treating fear as part of her drive, she considers it her fire to work harder, be better, show up for her team, and it helps her uncover other people's why and their motivations. Contact: Andrea McCabe Tags: Unidos, Latinx, ID&E, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, #loveyourfuture, #I'mwithSlalom, Denver

Today, we celebrate and honor the T in LGBTQ+. In recognition of Pride Month, we‘re bringing you a vulnerable discussion between host Avery Green and three Slalom leaders who are trans women.  They share deep and honest accounts of their journeys to finally feeling alive as their true selves.  From early childhood coping and the pressure "to pass," to making the decision to transition and navigating a new path, these women can serve as inspirations for young trans people. Featured:  Audrey Jensen, Jenn McCullough and Rhea Shimabukuro Host: Avery Green Tags: Inclusion, diversity, equity, celebrate authenticity, I&D, ID&E, trans women, being trans, LGBTQ+

In the next episode of our short series that highlights how Slalomers bring passion and expertise to the table in ways that inspire positive change, we're speaking with associate consultant Jesus Juarez. Listen in to hear more about growing up in a nomadic immigrant family, Slalom's LGBTQ+ community, and recruiting the next generation of Latinx professionals. Contact: Jesus Juarez Tags: Unidos, LGBTQ+, Latinx, ID&E, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, Houston

With Slalom actively partnering with Hiring Our Heroes, the outcome brings a whirlwind of excitement to our new hire, Kayla Greer. French teacher turned certified technology consultant, this military spouse shares her experiences and the opportunities to join a diversified workforce.  Tune in to hear more about her experience and visit www.hiringourheroes.org to learn more about the programs available today. Contact: Kayla Greer Tags: Hiring Our Heroes, military, veterans, military spouse, Navy, career change, pivot, Salesforce, Salesforce fellowship, ID&E, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

At Slalom, we put people first and we're making big investments in understanding what it takes to foster happiness. Our goal is to make LOVE YOUR FUTURE real by paving the way for today and future generations to come. This week, we're highlighting the tangible experiments that are aiming to equip and engage our teams around the world. Learn about six experiments, performed for our people and by our people, that explore connection, spaces, the neuroscience of teaming and more.   

Invest Time in Yourself Every Day (featuring Kim Taylor) Kim Taylor, Business Advisory Services leader asks how often do you take time for yourself both before and after work.  She shares her tips on creating productivity rituals, and resetting what “work-life integration” looks like.  Join us in reflecting on how we live our values, every day, where ever we are in the world.

The Importance of Creating Connections (featuring Tyler Shada) Tyler Shada, Slalom's Talent Acquisition Leader never slows down, or does he?  Explore how being present in virtual meetings and staying connected while on the move keeps him energized. Listen in on how creating connection and living our values happens in many usual places.

Be Intentional About Reaching Out (featuring Michele Bleser) Michele Bleser, Slalom’s Vice President of Technology never expected that her new role during Covid could be called "fun-maker".  Leading global innovation initiatives can be a daunting activity, and it adds complexity when you host a nanny share in the next room. Hear how we celebrate authenticity and live our values as we are exploring the unusual places and ways Slalomers work.

Lucy Hur learned the value of kindness and compassion early.   Tasked with stewarding our purpose of helping every individual love their work and life, our Chief People Officer asks how refreshing is it to find an organization with a purpose not defined by numbers on a spreadsheet?  Slalom is shining in our culture and rooted in our core values.  But are these values lived?  They sure are! Slalom attracts people who are invested in each other's success.  Join us to hear Lucy discuss intentional evolution and the preservation of our culture and values during global expansion.