HR.com's HR Research Institute has announced the formation of its 2027 Talent Acquisition Advisory Board, a group of experienced HR and talent acquisition (TA) professionals who will provide guidance for upcoming research and a virtual event focused on the evolving talent acquisition landscape.
The research will examine how organizations assess the effectiveness of their talent acquisition functions, the challenges they encounter, and the strategies, technologies, tools, and metrics they rely on to attract and hire talent. It will also explore how today's technology impacts the candidate and recruiter experience.
“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.
Looking ahead, the research will examine evolving hiring needs, TA priorities, automation, and emerging technologies, while identifying practices linked to stronger outcomes. These insights will also shape a corresponding virtual event in the new year, offered free to the HR community.
The Future of Talent Acquisition 2027 Virtual Event is scheduled for January 27, 2027, and registration is available at HR.com's event page.
The newly formed 2027 Future of Talent Acquisition Advisory Board features these distinguished experts: 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 HR Research Institute releases annual "State of the Industry" reports across a variety of HR topic areas, including last year's HR.com’s Future of Talent Acquisition 2026 report on this topic. These and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at HR.com's Research Institute.
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 with informed and insightful research findings. The institute has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics. HR.com’s free membership offers access to over 300 exclusive primary research reports and infographics, published based on surveys developed with the assistance of a panel of thought leaders and industry experts on the advisory boards.
This initiative underscores the importance of staying ahead in talent acquisition, as organizations face rapid technological changes and evolving workforce expectations. The insights from this research will not only inform HR leaders but also shape the conversation on how to effectively attract and retain top talent in the coming years.
