HR Research Institute Forms Advisory Board to Guide Frontline Hiring Research and Virtual Event

The HR Research Institute has launched the 2026 State of Frontline and Volume Hiring Advisory Board, bringing together recruitment and talent experts to guide upcoming research and a virtual event aimed at helping HR professionals navigate evolving talent acquisition trends. This initiative addresses the growing need for effective strategies in hiring large workforces, particularly in industries reliant on frontline employees. The board will focus on evaluating recruitment strategies, addressing current hiring challenges, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency.

The advisory panel includes industry leaders such as Clair Bush of AMP Strategies, Daniel Goyeneche of Affiliated Monitoring, Orlando Haynes from The Mosaic Company, Martin Mathe of Narau, and Rhonda Merchant from Invited. Their collective expertise will inform the research study and virtual event scheduled for March 19, 2026, which will be free to attend. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating that the insights gathered will help HR professionals meet urgent workforce needs and prepare for future talent demands.

Key topics the board will explore include enhancing employee engagement and retention, identifying metrics for measuring hiring success, and planning for the future evolution of volume recruitment. This builds on previous research efforts, such as the HR.com's State of Seasonal, Hourly and Volume Hiring 2025 report, available for download at https://hr.com/researchinstitute. The HR Research Institute, known for its comprehensive industry reports, aims to provide actionable strategies through this initiative, supporting over 2 million HR professionals in making informed decisions.

The virtual event will offer sessions on best practices and solutions for managing large workforces, reflecting the institute's commitment to addressing frontline hiring challenges. By focusing on technology, automation, and AI, the advisory board seeks to boost hiring efficiency and improve outcomes in high-volume recruitment environments. This effort underscores the ongoing importance of adapting recruitment strategies to meet dynamic workforce needs, as detailed in resources available at https://hr.com/hrresearchinstitute.