The HR Research Institute (HRRI) has formed the Future of Talent Acquisition 2026 Advisory Board, bringing together industry experts to help HR professionals navigate the rapidly changing landscape of recruiting and workforce planning. This distinguished panel will guide HRRI's upcoming research study and virtual event focused on developing strategies to meet growing challenges in sourcing, hiring, and retaining top talent.
The advisory board includes prominent thought leaders such as Brian Gilbert, VP Talent Acquisition & Sourcing at Brown University Health; Deborah Kurtz, Founder of Magenta Search; Steve Levy, Global Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Expert; Hannah R. Miller, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Saint Francis Health System; and Tara Turk-Haynes, Talent Acquisition and People Operations Managing Partner at Equity Solutions. These experts will provide insights to uncover best practices and emerging strategies for talent acquisition professionals.
This initiative is particularly important as organizations face increasing competition for qualified candidates and evolving workforce expectations. The research will provide actionable takeaways and data-driven insights for HR leaders seeking to optimize quality hiring, embrace technology, and improve candidate experience. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasized that "Recruiting and hiring are at the core of every organization's success," highlighting the critical nature of effective talent acquisition strategies.
The HR Research Institute, which publishes annual "State of the Industry" reports across various HR topics, will build on previous research including the HR.com's Future of Talent Acquisition 2025 report available at https://hr.com/researchinstitute. The institute serves more than 2 million HR professionals and has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics, helping organizations make strategic decisions with informed research findings.
The formation of this advisory board comes at a crucial time when many organizations struggle with talent shortages, changing workplace dynamics, and the need to adapt recruitment strategies for new generations of workers. The insights generated through this initiative could significantly impact how companies approach workforce planning, potentially improving hiring efficiency and reducing turnover costs across industries.
HR professionals can access additional resources through HR.com's free membership, which offers benefits including access to over 300 exclusive primary research reports and infographics. These resources are developed with assistance from thought leaders and industry experts on advisory boards, with more information available at https://hr.com/hrresearchinstitute. The virtual event scheduled for February 10, 2026, will provide additional opportunities for HR professionals to learn about emerging trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
