HR.com's HR Research Institute has announced the formation of its 2026 Recruitment Technology Advisory Board, a group of distinguished HR leaders and talent acquisition experts who will guide new research and educational programming focused on the technologies transforming the hiring process. The board's strategic insights will shape the upcoming HR Research Institute study and a virtual event examining how organizations are leveraging recruitment technology, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve hiring outcomes.
Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasized the rapid advancement of recruitment technology and its potential to enhance hiring efficiency and candidate experience. "Our Advisory Board will help ensure our research and events deliver practical, data-driven insights that enable HR professionals to make informed technology decisions," she said.
The research and virtual event will explore the current state of recruitment technologies, including the growing impact of AI, identify which solutions organizations are using most successfully, examine how employers measure recruiting performance through technology, highlight emerging best practices, and look ahead at the next generation of recruitment innovations.
The 2026 Future of Recruitment Technologies Virtual Event is scheduled for November 18, 2026, and registration is available for free at HR.com's event page. The newly formed advisory board features distinguished experts including Deb Andrucuk, VP Strategic Growth at Joveo; Brian Fink, Managing Partner at The ReWork Group; Susan Hanold, Ph.D., Vice President OD, People and Change at Plan Z Solutions; Joel Kirk, Director of Talent Engagement at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts; Pete Radloff, Senior Technical Leadership Recruiter at DataDog; and Jason Vogel, Senior Manager and Catalyst Executive Recruiter at PWC.
The HR Research Institute releases annual "State of the Industry" reports across various HR topics, including last year's Future of Recruitment Technologies 2025-26 report. These and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.
The establishment of this advisory board underscores the growing importance of technology in recruitment and the need for HR professionals to stay informed about AI and automation trends. By bringing together experts from various industries, HR.com aims to provide actionable insights that can help organizations optimize their hiring processes and improve candidate experiences. The research findings and virtual event will offer valuable guidance for HR leaders navigating the evolving landscape of recruitment technology.
