The HR Research Institute (HRRI) has announced the launch of the 2026 State of Frontline and Volume Hiring Advisory Board, a panel of recruitment and talent experts that will guide an upcoming research study and virtual event. This initiative aims to help HR professionals navigate evolving talent acquisition trends, adopt best practices, and prepare for future workforce challenges. The board will focus on key topics including evaluating the effectiveness of large-scale recruitment strategies, addressing current challenges in frontline and volume hiring, and leveraging technology, automation, and AI to boost hiring efficiency.
The advisory board includes industry thought leaders such as Clair Bush, GTM, Growth & Marketing Advisor at AMP Strategies and Grayscale; Daniel Goyeneche, Director of Talent at Affiliated Monitoring; Orlando Haynes, NA Talent Acquisition Lead & Program Manager at The Mosaic Company; Martin Mathe, VP of Strategy & Partnerships at Narau; and Rhonda Merchant, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & D&I at Invited. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, stated that the board's insights will equip HR professionals with strategies to meet today's urgent workforce needs and plan for future talent demands.
The upcoming day of expert sessions will be a free online event titled HR.com's State of Frontline and Volume Hiring 2026 Virtual Event, scheduled for March 19, 2026. It will offer strategies, solutions, and insights for HR and hiring professionals managing workforces. The board will also explore enhancing frontline employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention; identifying metrics that measure high-volume hiring outcomes and success; and planning for the future evolution of frontline and volume recruitment.
The HR Research Institute releases annual "State of the Industry" reports across various HR topics, including its previous report, HR.com's State of Seasonal, Hourly and Volume Hiring 2025. This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at https://hr.com/researchinstitute. The HRRI has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics, helping more than 2 million HR professionals make strategic decisions with informed research findings. HR.com's free membership offers access to over 300 exclusive primary research, state-of-the-industry reports, and infographics, which are developed with assistance from advisory boards like this new panel. Visit https://hr.com/hrresearchinstitute for more information on these resources.
