In a move to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of recruitment technology, HR.com's HR Research Institute has unveiled its 2026 Recruitment Technology Advisory Board. Comprising distinguished HR leaders and talent acquisition experts, the board will provide strategic guidance for upcoming research and educational programming focused on the technologies transforming hiring processes today.
The advisory board's insights will shape the institute's forthcoming study and a virtual event examining how organizations leverage recruitment technology, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance hiring outcomes. According to Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, "Recruitment technology is advancing rapidly, creating new opportunities to improve hiring efficiency and the 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."
The research and virtual event will delve into the current state of recruitment technologies, including the growing impact of AI. It will 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. These efforts aim to equip HR professionals with actionable knowledge to optimize their hiring strategies.
The 2026 Future of Recruitment Technologies Advisory Board features a roster of experts: 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, Catalyst Executive Recruiter at PWC. Their collective expertise spans various industries and facets of talent acquisition, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities in recruitment technology.
The HR Research Institute, powered by HR.com, is recognized as the #1 source for HR research, read by more HR professionals than any other. The institute identifies key trends and best practices to help over 2 million HR professionals and their organizations make strategic decisions with informed and insightful research findings. The HRRI has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics. This latest initiative underscores HR.com's commitment to providing cutting-edge research and resources to the HR community. The upcoming report will build on last year's Future of Recruitment Technologies 2025-26 study, offering updated insights into the evolving role of technology in recruitment.
HR.com's free membership offers access to over 300 exclusive primary research reports, state-of-the-industry reports, and infographics, all available at hr.com/hrresearchinstitute. These resources are developed with the assistance of a panel of thought leaders and industry experts on advisory boards. The announcement of the 2026 Advisory Board marks a significant step in guiding HR professionals through the complexities of recruitment technology, ensuring they are well-equipped to leverage AI and automation for better hiring outcomes.
