The guys talk to Weslie Porter, Director of People Analytics for the State of Utah, and he drops some amazing stats that have the ability to change how you view HR. Wes gives some amazing insights into motivation, dissent, and the actual role of human resources. From artillery specialists in the Army to private sector employees just onboarded, how do you gather data and build excellence? Find out in this episode.

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Learn more about Weslie Porter at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weslie-porter-mpa-20504612b/
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Wes Porter Bio:
Weslie M. Porter has more than 20 years of experience in public administration and currently serves as the Director of People Analytics for the State of Utah within the Department of Human Resource Management. He is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Utah Army National Guard, where he has held key leadership assignments including Battalion Commander, Battalion Operations Officer, Brigade HR Officer, Battery Commander, and multinational and interagency Liaison Officer, with deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. In addition to his military career, Wes spent 10 years in higher education as Director of Business and Trades, instructor, and program developer, creating programs that advanced workforce readiness and strengthened community partnerships. His expertise spans human resources, organizational culture, leadership development, and workforce analytics, leading initiatives that improve employee engagement and organizational effectiveness across state agencies. Wes co-founded multiple nonprofits, serves as Board Chair for a local charter school, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Public Administration from Southern Utah University. He and his wife, Emily, are raising six children in rural Utah.