HR.com's HR Research Institute (HRRI) has formed its 2027 Talent Acquisition Advisory Board, assembling a diverse group of experienced HR and talent acquisition (TA) professionals. The board will steer upcoming research and a virtual event focused on the evolving talent acquisition landscape, aiming to deliver practical insights to HR leaders as they navigate future hiring challenges.

The research will examine how organizations evaluate the effectiveness of their talent acquisition functions, the obstacles they encounter, and the strategies, technologies, tools, and metrics they use to attract and hire talent. It will also explore the impact of modern technology on both candidate and recruiter experiences—a critical area as automation and AI reshape recruitment processes. The use of AI in recruiting has drawn growing attention from regulators as well, including New York City's Local Law 144, which requires bias audits for automated employment decision tools, making practitioner guidance on responsible adoption increasingly relevant.

"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, in a statement.

In addition, the research will look at evolving hiring needs, TA priorities, and the role of automation and emerging technologies, while identifying practices that correlate with stronger outcomes. The findings will inform a corresponding virtual event, the Future of Talent Acquisition 2027 Virtual Event, scheduled for January 27, 2027, and offered free to the HR community.

The newly formed advisory board includes experts from a range of sectors: 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 mix of corporate recruiters, independent consultants, and healthcare and staffing practitioners reflects the breadth of hiring environments the research intends to cover.

The HR Research Institute regularly publishes annual "State of the Industry" reports across numerous HR topics. Last year's report, HR.com's Future of Talent Acquisition 2026, provided a comprehensive analysis of TA trends, and the new research aims to build on that foundation with fresh data and insights.

These research reports and infographics are available for free download at hr.com/researchinstitute. 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 based on informed, insightful research findings.

By convening this advisory board, HR.com underscores its commitment to providing timely, relevant research that helps HR leaders adapt to the rapidly changing world of work. As talent acquisition grows increasingly complex—driven by new technologies and shifting workforce expectations—the initiative aims to equip professionals with the knowledge needed to succeed. Readers looking ahead can watch for the 2027 research findings ahead of the January 27, 2027 virtual event, both offered free to the HR community.

Source: Citybuzz