HR.com has unveiled a new advisory board for its Future of Talent Acquisition 2025 study and event, signaling a significant step in shaping the future of recruitment practices. The board, comprising eight industry thought leaders, will work closely with HR.com's HR Research Institute to influence thought leadership and best practices in the HR industry through primary research. The newly appointed board members bring diverse expertise from companies such as Southern Rock Restaurants, SH Hotels and Resorts, Walgreens, Randstad, Cornhusker Bank, Cummins Inc., Cisco, and Community Impact.
Their collective experience spans various aspects of talent acquisition, including digital recruiting, global executive search, early careers, diversity initiatives, and talent assessment. This initiative aims to address current recruitment challenges and prepare HR professionals for future hiring trends. The advisory board will play a crucial role in ensuring that the talent acquisition research and event content aligns with industry best practices in areas such as sourcing, talent need assessments, recruitment strategies, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), technology, metrics analysis, and compliance.
Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, expressed enthusiasm about the new board, stating that they are excited to have this amazing group of experts on board to help shape best practices, spot new trends, and make sure research and events give HR professionals the tools they need to tackle today's hiring challenges. The research findings from this initiative will be published in a comprehensive report, offering detailed insights and recommendations for HR professionals. Additionally, a condensed two-page infographic will be made available, providing a quick reference for key points.
As part of this initiative, HR.com will host a virtual event on April 9, 2025, titled HR.com's Future of Talent Acquisition 2025 Virtual Event. The event will feature a day of informative sessions led by subject matter experts in the field of talent acquisition. The advisory board will play a key role in recommending presenters and session topics to ensure the event provides maximum value to attending HR professionals. This initiative builds upon HR.com's previous research in the field, including the HR.com's Future of Talent Acquisition 2024-25 report.
The HR Research Institute regularly releases annual State of the Industry reports on various HR topics, providing ongoing insights into the evolving landscape of human resources. The formation of this advisory board and the upcoming research and event underscore the importance of staying ahead in talent acquisition strategies. As businesses face increasingly complex hiring challenges, from remote work trends to evolving skill requirements, the insights generated from this initiative could prove crucial for HR professionals and organizations looking to maintain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent.
