Level Up HR [EN]

Level Up HR – The go-to podcast for the HR community on current trends and future innovations in Human Resources. We talk to thought leaders and innovators in HR and New Ways of Work about a variety of key issues, such as Employer Branding, strategies to attract, develop and retain top talent, fostering a thriving company culture, promoting resilience, and improving stress management. Get actionable insights and best practices from leading minds – to level up your HR!

Level Up HR [EN] is a arts podcast hosted by James Weier, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

James Weier hosts Level Up HR [EN], a arts show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Ep. 10 - Why Culture Fails Until Leaders Are Held Accountable for It - with Quinn Slaughter

  May 4, 20261h 5mS1

  <p>If culture isn’t measured, it isn’t managed... and leaders know it.<br/><br/>Quinn Slaughter, Owner of Total Solutions First, explains why culture breaks down when it’s treated as a value statement instead of a leadership system. Most companies can describe their culture, but struggle to enforce it. The impact shows up in places leaders often misread: early talent leaving just as they become valuable, inconsistent leadership behavior, and performance gaps that don’t trace back to strategy.<br/><br/>Quinn breaks down how culture actually operates inside a business: through what leaders tolerate, what gets measured...

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  Episode #9

  Ep. 9 – Why Human Change Is the Hardest Part of the AI Transformation – with Ryan Simmons

  Mar 30, 202637 minS1

  <p>AI can give you answers instantly. But what if your people lose the ability to question them?<br/><br/>Host James Weier speaks to Ryan Simmons, Vice President of Human Resources at Colorado College, about why AI transformation is less about technology and more about how work is designed. <br/><br/>As organizations rush to automate tasks and increase productivity, a deeper risk emerges: the erosion of critical thinking, judgment, and capability development. Ryan shares how AI is reshaping skill development, why removing “learning steps” weakens future expertise, and how HR leaders can redesign work so automation strengthens human deci...

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  Episode #8

  Ep. 8 – Redefining Play at Work Without the Forced Fun – with Acey Holmes

  Feb 1, 20261 hourS1

  <p>If “fun at work” makes you roll your eyes, you’re just using the wrong definition.<br/><br/>Host James Weier speaks with Acey Holmes, Founder and CEO of BoredLess and an expert in Playful Work Design, about why play has become one of the most misunderstood ideas in today’s workplaces.<br/><br/>Acey challenges the assumption that play is about games or team events. Instead, she reframes it as a way of working that changes how people engage with serious, demanding work. She breaks down the four pillars of playful work design and explains why playfulness shows up not i...

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  Episode #7

  Ep. 7 - How Intentional Leadership Sparks Real Transformation - with Katie Biancalana

  Dec 9, 202538 minS1

  <p>Every question you ask as an HR leader is a chance to earn trust and shape real transformation.<br/><br/>In this episode, host James Weier sits down with Katie Biancalana, an HR thought leader with over 20 years of experience, for a compelling conversation on leading through change with creativity and empathy.<br/><br/>Having worked in HR across various industries and through major organizational shifts, Katie shares how true leadership begins when you turn pressure into purpose. From transforming a high-stakes acquisition into an energizing off-site “work camp” to guiding a school district through a first-of-its-kind Workday rollout, she...

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  Episode #6

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

  Dec 1, 202541 minS1

  <p>What if adopting AI was the key to keeping your organization truly human?<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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 ma...

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