Intelligence at Work: Half-Day HR Seminar

The future of human resources isn't just about managing people—it's about leveraging intelligence to build smarter, more resilient organizations.

Join SHRM Southern Colorado for a half-day seminar exploring Intelligence at Work, where we will dive deep into the most pressing HR issues and cutting-edge trends shaping our industry today. This isn't your average seminar; it's a strategic exploration of how to harness the power of both human and technological intelligence to transform your workplace.

Agenda

• 12:30 - 1:00pm: Doors open, networking
• 1:00 - 2:15pm: Session #1 with speaker Jonathan Liebert - AI is rapidly reshaping the world of work, and HR leaders are at the forefront of this transformation. In this session, Jonathan Liebert—Chair of the Colorado Workforce Development Council—will share insights on emerging workforce trends and practical strategies for businesses and leaders to prepare for the future. With a human-centered lens, Jonathan will help HR professionals anticipate change, strengthen culture, and build resilient workplaces in the AI era.
• 2:15 - 2:45pm: Break
• 2:45 - 4:00pm: Session #2 with speaker Erik Huffman - What happens when machines become human-like? According to 2024 data breach investigation reports human-error is the cause of 81% of data breaches. With mass adoption of general AI this may cause a rise in more sophisticated digital social engineering attempts. This talk analyzes how the brain interprets AI facial recognition, the principles of influence used in these attacks, and the future of social engineering. Humans are not the weakest link, but be the best solution.
• 4:00 - 4:30: Closing, networking

Jonathan Liebert

Jonathan brings a human-centered lens to technological transformation and supports and engages in efforts that build stronger, more resilient communities. A native of Colorado Springs, he has been honored as a Rising Star by the Colorado Springs Business Journal, a CiviCO Governors Fellow (2022), and a graduate of the Colorado Springs Leadership Institute (CSLI, Class of 2017). He serves on numerous boards including the International Association of BBB, the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, and the Business Advisory Committee for the Colorado Secretary of State. Holding a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from the University of Colorado Health and Sciences Center, Jonathan’s approach reflects a deep commitment to values-driven leadership and community impact.

Erik Huffman

Dr. Erik Huffman is an educator, entrepreneur, and cybersecurity researcher. Dr. Huffman is a founding researcher in the emerging field of Cyberpsychology, the study of how the human brain works while in a cyber environment. His research has begun to uncover biological deficiencies in humans that function for survival in face-to-face interaction, but does not activate in a cyber environment. He has applied his research with trailblazing results in over 60 organizations worldwide.