HR.com has announced the formation of its 2026 Advisory Board on Employee Retention, a group of senior HR executives and talent experts tasked with shaping new research and a virtual event focused on improving employee retention, increasing performance, and driving organizational success. The board's insights will directly inform the 2026 HR Research Institute survey and the virtual event programming scheduled for November 10, 2026.
"The organizations that retain top talent are those that continuously adapt to the changing needs of their workforce," said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "We're excited to bring together this exceptional group of advisors to share their expertise and help HR leaders build more effective retention strategies."
The virtual event will explore today's biggest retention challenges, emerging workplace trends, and practical strategies for reducing turnover. Attendees will gain research-backed insights into topics such as organizational culture, employee well-being, leadership, benefits, flexible work, AI, and the proven practices of organizations that excel at retaining talent. Registration is free and available through HR.com.
The newly formed 2026 State of Employee Retention Advisory Board features distinguished experts including Douglas Brown, Founder of Manage2Retain; Mary Damas, VP of Recruiting and Employee Engagement at ServiceLink; Dick Finnegan, CEO of C-Suite Analytics; Teri Frangie, Chief Human Potential Officer at Frangie-Young Solutions; Barrie Goodman, HR Consultant & Founder of FelbarrsHR; Andy Hall, Founder of Andy Hall Coaching LLC; Larren Oliver, VP of Human Resources, Talent & Retention at Excalibur Data Driven Performance Management; Lisa Reinhardt, Senior Manager of Learning & OD at The CCS Companies; Sonja Talley, President of CORE HR Solutions, LLC; and Natalie Wintermark, Chief People & Culture Officer.
The HR Research Institute releases annual "State of the Industry" reports across a variety of HR topic areas, including last year's HR.com's State of Employee Retention 2025-26 report on this topic. This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.
The importance of this announcement lies in the persistent challenge of employee turnover, which costs organizations significantly in recruitment, training, and lost productivity. By convening top experts, HR.com aims to equip HR leaders with evidence-based strategies to retain talent in a competitive labor market. The advisory board's work will address critical factors such as organizational culture, employee well-being, and the integration of AI, helping companies adapt to evolving workforce expectations. For HR professionals, this initiative offers access to actionable insights that can directly impact their retention efforts and overall business performance. The virtual event and accompanying research will provide a roadmap for organizations seeking to build a loyal, high-performing workforce, making this a key resource for anyone involved in talent management.
