In this HRchat, we'll consider the why and how of moving out of the HR trenches and into a consulting role. We'll also talk about ways AI will continue to change the HR function over the coming years. Bill's guest this time is Ben Eubanks an HR analyst, author, fellow podcaster, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory, and most recently, Founder of the HR Tech Awards.Ben operates as a human capital management industry analyst - helping companies and vendors with strategy, content, and more. He has been a speaker a decade at events such as the SHRM Annual Conference, ATD TechKnowledge, the HR Technology Conference.Previously, Ben worked as an "in-the-trenches leader in the HR field" within smaller organizations, government contracting firms, and the non-profit sector. This means, says Ben, that "I've had my hands in pretty much everything at some point: recruiting, benefits, training, employee relations, executive coaching, and the rest of the spectrum you run across in an HR shop".Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events