New Advisory Board of Talent Leaders Assembles to Shape the Future of Frontline and Volume Hiring

The HR Research Institute (HRRI) is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 State of Frontline and Volume Hiring Advisory Board, a distinguished panel of leading recruitment and talent experts. This advisory board will guide HR.com’s upcoming research study and virtual event, helping HR professionals navigate evolving talent acquisition trends, adopt best practices, and prepare for future workforce challenges.

The board will focus on key topics to help shape the research study and virtual event, including:

• Evaluating the effectiveness and maturity of large-scale recruitment strategies

• Addressing current challenges in frontline and volume hiring

• Leveraging technology, automation, and AI to boost hiring efficiency

• Enhancing frontline employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention

• Identifying the metrics that measure high-volume hiring outcomes and success

• Planning for the future evolution of frontline and volume recruitment

The upcoming day of expert sessions will be a free online event, offering strategies, solutions, and insights for HR and hiring professionals managing workforces.

HR.com's State of Frontline and Volume Hiring 2026 Virtual Event
March 19, 2026

[REGISTER for FREE]

The newly appointed State of Frontline and Volume Hiring 2026 Advisory Board includes the following industry thought leaders:

• Clair Bush, GTM, Growth & Marketing Advisor, AMP Strategies, Grayscale

• Daniel Goyeneche, Director of Talent, Affiliated Monitoring

• Orlando Haynes, NA Talent Acquisition Lead & Program Manager, The Mosaic Company

• Martin Mathe, VP of Strategy & Partnerships, Narau

• Rhonda Merchant, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition & D&I, Invited

“We’re excited to bring together leading experts to address these unique hiring challenges,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “Their insights will equip HR professionals with strategies to meet today’s urgent workforce needs and plan for the talent demands of the future.”

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 hr.com/researchinstitute.

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