Episode 1 - Work Drinks with...a human factors consultant

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In Episode 1 I talk to Molly Smyth, a human factors consultant, over a punchy sour tropical pale ale. We discuss what human factors actually is, how Molly's career has evolved and what she actually does day to day. I hope you enjoy! Sign up for our newsletter here to seriously keep your finger on the pulse: http://eepurl.com/hRMMmX