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Ben Eubanks is an author, speaker, and researcher living in Huntsville, AL. As the Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory, his team surveys thousands of employers and workers each year to understand the latest workplace trends and changes. He has written two bestselling books and his newest, Artificial Intelligence for HR (3rd ed), will be released in September 2025. The book has become the world's most comprehensive and respected resource on how AI technology will affect the HR profession. He also founded HR Summer School, an event with more than two million minutes watched in 2025 alone. He also hosts We're Only Human, a podcast focusing on improving human resources, one HR pro at a time. When he's not speaking or writing, he spends time with his five kids and runs in a variety of outlandish races for fun.

5 Indicators of HR's Bright Future

HR today is harder than it's ever been before. Increasing automation, high demands, and other challenges are putting more pressure on HR leaders and practitioners. It's probably why we are seeing HR burnout at alarming rates.

But the actual trends and research show that passionate, aligned HR professionals are in higher demand than ever before. In this inspiring session, bestselling author and researcher Ben Eubanks walks attendees through five major trends that emphasize and prioritize the value of strong, innovative HR leadership in the modern workplace. Trends will be covered that include personalized work, Attendees will learn:

· What CEOs say is their top priority today and how HR can have a closer connection to the business than ever before

· How the major disruptions happening in today's organizations are tied to HR's superpowers: people and change

· What AI is great at, what it's terrible at, and why HR has to take the lead on this before it's too late

For those HR professionals that want research-based trends that indicate what the future of the industry holds, this is a must-see session you won't soon forget.

Along with hearing from Ben you'll learn more about TPC's growing partnership with isolved and get to know them during our networking and lunch break! We also have an exciting surprise annoucement you're going to want to hear!

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This Program is in the process of being approved for toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

TPC The Payroll Company is in the process of being approved by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

Info: Please join us for registration, a light breakfast, coffee, and other refreshments.

Info: Learn about TPC and isolved as partners and the future of TPC with isolved.

Info: See what the isolved advantage has coming to make your HR needs and experience even better.

Info: Stretch your legs, get some more coffee, and meet the wonderful people of isolved and other area businesses.

Info: Learn more about financial wellness options for your employees and our new bundle, presented by our sponsor ZayZoon!

Info: HR is facing more pressure than ever, from automation to high demands and rising burnout. But research shows that aligned, passionate HR professionals are more valuable than ever. In this inspiring session, bestselling author and researcher Ben Eubanks shares five key trends shaping the future of HR, including personalized work, AI, and HR’s unique role in driving change. Learn what CEOs prioritize today, where HR fits into major disruptions, and why HR must lead on AI now. This is a must-see session for forward-thinking HR professionals.

Info: Enjoy lunch and meeting with other area professionals and members of TPC and isolved.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

William J. Clinton Library and Museum, 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, United States