scalr sagecast - #58 - Annie Johnson - HR’s next big shift: less admin, more impact

“This is the next big industrial revolution, and leaders will have never experienced this before…”

Annie Johnson has seen the evolution of People & Culture from every angle - in-house, consulting, product, leadership - and she’s now building humaneer, a next-gen AI platform reshaping how HR teams work.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why 73% of HR’s time is still spent on admin
• The reality that 70% of tasks will be automated in the next 5 years
• How Annie's approach to “practising for the big game” transformed her mindset and performance
• What the future of work really looks like when leaders embrace AI, community, and strategic impact
• And how Mak by humaneer is freeing up HR pros to lead - not just manage

We also chat about how Annie’s rich background (from GE Capital to Virgin Australia to founding The Honest Human) shaped her views on culture, tech, and change.

If you're in HR, TA or leadership - and wondering which bucket you're in when it comes to tech adoption - this one's for you.

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