The HR Research Institute (HRRI) has announced the formation of the 2026 State of Frontline and Volume Hiring Advisory Board, a panel of leading recruitment and talent experts tasked with guiding upcoming research and a virtual event. The initiative aims to help HR professionals navigate evolving talent acquisition trends, adopt best practices, and prepare for future workforce challenges.
The advisory board will focus on key topics 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 and retention, identifying metrics for high-volume hiring success, and planning for the future evolution of frontline and volume recruitment. These areas will shape both the research study and the free virtual event scheduled for March 19, 2026.
The board comprises industry thought leaders such as Clair Bush, GTM, Growth & Marketing Advisor at AMP Strategies; Daniel Goyeneche, Director of Talent at Affiliated Monitoring; Orlando Haynes, NA Talent Acquisition Lead & Program Manager at The Mosaic Company; Martin Mathe, VP of Strategy & Partnerships at Narau; and Rhonda Merchant, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition & D&I at Invited. Their collective expertise will provide actionable insights for HR professionals.
“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, including its previous report, HR.com's State of Seasonal, Hourly and Volume Hiring 2025. These and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded 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 make strategic decisions with informed research findings. The institute has published hundreds of high-quality reports across HR topics. HR.com’s free membership offers access to over 300 exclusive primary research reports, state-of-the-industry reports, and infographics. These resources are based on surveys developed with assistance from advisory boards of thought leaders and industry experts.
The virtual event will feature expert sessions offering strategies, solutions, and insights for HR and hiring professionals managing workforces. Registration is available at the provided link for the free online event.
