In this meeting, the State Changers discuss how to improve the process of inputting data for a form. The main challenge is ensuring that the correct company is selected when multiple businesses share the same name. They consider using a business lookup service as a solution for obtaining unique identifiers for each company. The State Changers suggest using a search engine-like approach where users can type in partial names and select the correct company from the results. They also discuss the importance of gathering raw data and calculating what the user meant in order to provide a smooth user experience. The State Changers highlight the need for a high-quality database of employers to improve accuracy and efficiency in the process. They also mention the possibility of involving third-party services for data cleanup and enhancing the search functionality. Overall, the meeting focuses on strategic considerations and solutions for streamlining the data input process.
(Source: Office Hours 2/6 )
