HR.com Forms Advisory Board to Shape Future of Workforce Development

HR.com has introduced a new Advisory Board comprising top industry experts dedicated to shaping the future of workforce development. This esteemed group will provide strategic insights to assist HR professionals in navigating evolving skill development trends and ensuring that research and virtual events deliver actionable solutions for organizational success. As businesses confront rapid technological advancements, shifting workforce demands, and an increasingly skills-driven economy, effective employee development strategies have become more critical than ever.

The newly appointed panel will play a key role in identifying trends, best practices, and innovative approaches to equip HR leaders with the tools needed to build a more agile, competitive, and future-ready workforce. Research findings from this initiative will be published in a comprehensive report by the HR Research Institute, offering detailed insights and recommendations. A condensed two-page infographic will also be available for quick reference to key points. The next virtual event, HR.com's Future of Upskilling and Employee Learning 2025 Virtual Event on July 24, 2025, will feature informative sessions from various subject matter experts in this area.

The advisory board includes notable thought leaders such as Vera Agiang, Automation and AI Specialist at Atlas Copilot; Annee Bayeux, International Workforce Agility Officer at Cornerstone OnDemand and Co-Founder of Ardoise-ai; Joan Evans, SVP of Human Resources and L&D at Connection; Christopher Lind, Executive Advisor for Business Transformation at Christopher Lind Co.; Hillary Miller, Learning Executive for Physician Services at HCA Healthcare; Heidi Schisel, VP of People & Culture of Commercial, Medical and Government Affairs at Genentech; Brittney Simpson, Human Resources Director at CallRevu; and Karen Vieth, President and CEO of Insync Training.

Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating that workforce development is at a turning point, and the advisory board will provide invaluable perspectives to help organizations stay ahead by investing in the right skills and training for long-term success. The HR Research Institute, which releases annual State of the Industry reports on various HR topics, including the previous HR.com’s Future of Upskilling and Employee Learning 2024 report, will support this effort. Free research reports and infographics can be accessed at https://hr.com/researchinstitute.