The HR Research Institute (HRRI) has announced the formation of the 2026 State of Frontline and Volume Hiring Advisory Board, a panel of recruitment and talent experts tasked with guiding upcoming research and a virtual event. The board will address key topics such as evaluating the effectiveness of large-scale recruitment strategies, leveraging technology and AI to boost hiring efficiency, and enhancing frontline employee engagement and retention. The insights from this board are expected to equip HR professionals with strategies to meet urgent workforce needs and plan for future talent demands.
The advisory board includes 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. These experts will help shape the research study and the free virtual event scheduled for March 19, 2026, which is open to HR and hiring professionals managing workforces.
Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, expressed excitement about bringing together leading experts to address unique hiring challenges. The HR Research Institute, which releases annual 'State of the Industry' reports across various HR topics, previously published HR.com's State of Seasonal, Hourly and Volume Hiring 2025. These reports and other free research can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.
The formation of this advisory board underscores the growing importance of frontline and volume hiring as organizations face labor shortages and changing workforce dynamics. By focusing on metrics that measure high-volume hiring outcomes and planning for future evolution, the board aims to help companies improve their recruitment maturity and leverage automation effectively. The virtual event will provide strategies and solutions for managing large-scale workforces, addressing current challenges, and preparing for the future.
