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Ep. 6 - Keeping HR Human in the Age of AI - with Annie Korenjak

Ep. 6 - Keeping HR Human in the Age of AI - with Annie Korenjak

What if adopting AI was the key to keeping your organization truly human?

In this episode, host James Weier sits down with Annie Korenjak, Human Resources Director at CCIG, to talk about what happens when HR meets AI and why the future of people leadership depends on how we use it.

Annie shares how embracing AI with intention can take the busywork off HR’s plate and make room for what really matters: trust, connection, and meaningful work. She explains how clear values, not quick wins, guide responsible adoption, and why adaptability and curiosity now matter more than technical expertise.

From creating smart guardrails to treating AI as a genuine thought partner, Annie offers a refreshingly human take on technology.


You’ll learn:

1. Why clarity and trust are the foundation for responsible AI use
2. How AI can amplify human connection instead of replacing it
3. Ways to set practical guardrails for ethical AI integration
4. How curiosity fuels innovation and better decision-making
5. Why adaptability defines the future of HR leadership

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Get in touch with Annie Korenjak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniekorenjak/

Annie's book recommendation:
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NT7J7Q

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About the host James Weier:
James is Director, US at EGYM Wellpass and President of the Denver chapter of the Level Up HR Community. With 10 years of experience and a degree from the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign, James brings a collaborative, community‑focused approach to his work. When he’s not elevating employee experience or strengthening HR leadership, James enjoys spending time with his wife and their two young boys in Colorado’s great outdoors.

Get in touch with James Weier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesweier/

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In conversations with decision-makers and thought leaders from people, organization, and new ways of work, we explore the topics shaping HR today and defining it for tomorrow, including:

  • How employer branding works and what matters beyond campaigns
  • How talent can be attracted, developed, and retained over the long term
  • What defines a healthy organizational culture and how it is translated into everyday practice
  • How organizations can build resilience and navigate pressure and stress responsibly

The podcast is driven by personal insights, real-world experience, and conversations with leading voices in the HR space - for those who don’t just work in HR, but are actively in shaping its future.

Hosted by

James Weier, Director US at EGYM Wellpass