HR.com's HR Research Institute has announced the formation of its 2027 Talent Acquisition Advisory Board, bringing together a diverse group of experienced HR and talent acquisition (TA) professionals. This board will provide guidance for upcoming research and a virtual event centered 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 for free at [Register for free](https://www.hr.com/en/webcasts-archive/future_of_talent_acquisition_2027_virtual_e_lf3y2w7j.html).
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 at 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](https://www.hr.com/en/resources/research/future_of_talent_acquisition_2026_lf3y2w7i.html) report on this topic. This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at [hr.com/researchinstitute](https://www.hr.com/researchinstitute).
The formation of this advisory board signals a continued focus on understanding and improving talent acquisition processes. As organizations navigate a rapidly changing hiring environment, the insights from this research and the upcoming virtual event will be crucial for HR leaders seeking to optimize their strategies and leverage new technologies effectively.
