The HR Research Institute (HRRI) announced the formation of the 2026 State of Frontline and Volume Hiring Advisory Board, a panel of leading recruitment and talent experts. This board will guide HR.com's upcoming research study and virtual event, focusing on key topics such as evaluating the effectiveness of large-scale recruitment strategies, addressing current challenges in frontline and volume hiring, leveraging technology and AI to boost hiring efficiency, enhancing employee engagement and retention, and identifying metrics for high-volume hiring success. The insights will help HR professionals navigate evolving talent acquisition trends and prepare for future workforce challenges.
The advisory board includes industry thought leaders: 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 shape the research study and the free virtual event scheduled for March 19, 2026, titled "State of Frontline and Volume Hiring 2026 Virtual Event." Registration is available at HR.com's event page.
"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 across various HR topics, 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 a wide array of 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 published based on surveys developed with the assistance of a panel of thought leaders and industry experts on the advisory boards.
