The HR Research Institute, a division of HR.com, has announced the formation of its 2027 Talent Acquisition Advisory Board, bringing together a diverse group of experienced HR and talent acquisition professionals. The board will provide guidance for upcoming research and a virtual event focused on the evolving talent acquisition landscape.
The research aims to examine how organizations assess the effectiveness of their talent acquisition functions, the challenges they encounter, and the strategies, technologies, tools, and metrics they rely on to attract and hire talent. It will also explore how today's technology impacts the candidate and recruiter experience.
“This new board brings together deep expertise that will be instrumental in ensuring this research delivers practical, actionable insights for HR and talent acquisition leaders as they prepare for what’s next,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com.
The research will look ahead to evolving hiring needs, talent acquisition priorities, automation, and emerging technologies, while identifying practices linked to stronger outcomes. These insights will also shape a corresponding virtual event in the new year, offered free to the HR community. The Future of Talent Acquisition 2027 Virtual Event is scheduled for January 27, 2027, and registration is available for free at the event's official page.
The newly formed 2027 Future of Talent Acquisition Advisory Board features distinguished experts including Julia Aybin, Senior Recruiting Manager at Rippling; Talia Edmundson, Founder and Principal of HRnB Consulting; Brian Gilbert, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Nova Biomedical; Keirsten Greggs, Founder and Principal Talent Acquisition Consultant; Steve Levy, Global Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Expert; Hannah Miller, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at St. Francis Health System; Tara Turk-Haynes, VP of People and Talent at Equity Activations; and Emily Walsh, Nurse Recruiter at UMC Health System.
The HR Research Institute releases annual "State of the Industry" reports across a variety of HR topic areas, including last year's [Future of Talent Acquisition 2026](https://www.hr.com/en/resources/free_research_reports) report on this topic. This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at [hr.com/researchinstitute](https://www.hr.com/researchinstitute).
This initiative is significant for HR and talent acquisition professionals as it promises to deliver data-driven insights that can help them navigate the changing landscape of hiring. With the rise of automation and new technologies, understanding effective strategies and metrics is crucial for organizations aiming to attract and retain top talent. The findings will not only inform HR leaders but also shape practical tools and events designed to improve talent acquisition outcomes.
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 benefits including access to over 300 exclusive primary research reports and infographics, all based on surveys developed with the assistance of a panel of thought leaders and industry experts on advisory boards.
