528 - Secrets to Longevity in the Workplace from legend Shirley Norris (age 92)

Hosts: Trish McFarlane, Karen Steed

Guest: Shirley Norris, Transportation Project Manager, MoDOT

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This week, we met with Shirley Norris from MoDOT, to talk about changes in the workplace through time.

- As the oldest full-time employee in Missouri, Shirley shared a little about how she got started in engineering

- Hurdles faced getting into college, and navigating a male dominated field

- Changes she has seen in the workforce over the years

- The importance of Women in Leadership, and her advice for young women especially in STEM careers

- Teamwork, and how we all make a difference

Thank you, Shirley, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts. 

For career opportunities at MoDOT, check out their website  https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/mo/transportation/index.html