Ben Eubanks is the Principal Analyst at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. He has authored dozens of reports, eBooks, and more than one thousand articles, maintains upstartHR, a blog that has touched the lives of more than one million business leaders since its inception, and hosts “We’re Only Human,” a podcast that examines the intersection of people and technology in the workplace. He has appeared on numerous “influencer” lists throughout the HR and recruiting space and is a sought-after speaker and influencer.

Previously the HR Director for an Inc. 500-ranked global technology startup, he currently operates Lighthouse Research & Advisory, a human capital research and advisory services firm. He works with HR, talent, and learning leaders across the globe to solve their most pressing business challenges with a research-based perspective tempered by practical, hands-on experience. His research focuses on cutting edge practices in talent and learning technology, strategy, and innovation.

Most importantly, he has four children, a wonderful wife of ten years, and a preference for running in a variety of outlandish races for fun.