Industry Leaders Form Advisory Board to Shape Future of Talent Acquisition

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. These resources are published based on surveys developed with the assistance of a panel of thought leaders and industry experts on the advisory boards. Visit https://hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to maximize your HR potential.

The advisory board's work comes at a critical time when organizations face unprecedented challenges in attracting and retaining talent across multiple industries. The virtual event scheduled for February 10, 2026, will provide HR professionals with practical strategies and data-driven approaches to transform their talent acquisition functions. The research findings will help organizations adapt to changing workforce dynamics, leverage emerging technologies, and create more effective recruitment processes that align with evolving candidate expectations and market conditions.