The HR Research Institute has announced the formation of the Future of Talent Acquisition 2026 Advisory Board, a panel of industry experts dedicated to helping HR professionals prepare for the rapidly changing world of recruiting and workforce planning. This distinguished group of advisors will guide HRRI's upcoming research study and virtual event focused on the future of talent acquisition. Their insights will help uncover best practices and emerging strategies to meet growing challenges in sourcing, hiring, and retaining top talent in today's competitive labor market.
The initiative will provide actionable takeaways and data-driven insights for HR leaders seeking to optimize quality hiring, embrace technology, and improve the candidate experience. The newly appointed advisory board includes industry thought leaders 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.
"Recruiting and hiring are at the core of every organization's success," stated Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "The Future of Talent Acquisition Advisory Board brings together leaders with deep expertise to help HR professionals strengthen their hiring strategies and build future-ready talent pipelines." The HR Research Institute releases annual "State of the Industry" reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including this past research report available at https://hr.com/researchinstitute. This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded through the institute's resources.
The HR Research Institute, powered by HR.com, identifies key trends and best practices to help more than 2 million HR professionals and their organizations make strategic decisions with informed and insightful research findings. The institute has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics. HR.com's free membership offers many benefits, including access to over 300 exclusive primary research, state-of-the-industry reports, and infographics published based on surveys developed with the assistance of thought leaders and industry experts on advisory boards. Additional information about the institute's work can be found at https://hr.com/hrresearchinstitute.



