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 tasked with guiding new research and educational initiatives focused on the technologies reshaping modern hiring. The board's strategic insights will inform the institute's upcoming study and a virtual event dedicated to exploring how organizations are leveraging recruitment technology, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve hiring outcomes.
“Recruitment technology is advancing rapidly, creating new opportunities to improve hiring efficiency and the candidate experience,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “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 examine the current state of recruitment technologies, with a particular focus on the growing impact of AI. It will identify which solutions organizations are using most successfully, explore how employers measure recruiting performance through technology, highlight emerging best practices, and look ahead at the next generation of recruitment innovations. This comprehensive approach aims to provide HR professionals with actionable knowledge to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape.
The HR.com Future of Recruitment Technologies 2026 Virtual Event is scheduled for November 18, 2026, and registration is available for free. The newly formed advisory board features a diverse array 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.
The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” reports across various HR topics, including last year's HR.com’s Future of Recruitment Technologies 2025-26 report on this subject. These and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.
The advisory board's formation underscores the critical importance of staying abreast of technological advancements in recruitment. As AI and automation continue to disrupt traditional hiring processes, the insights provided by these experts will be invaluable for HR professionals seeking to enhance efficiency and candidate experience. The research findings and event are expected to offer practical guidance on implementing and optimizing recruitment technologies, ultimately helping organizations make more informed decisions in their talent acquisition strategies.
