By: Newsworthy.ai
November 24, 2025
Advisory Board Launched to Guide HR Skills Evolution for Modern Workforce Challenges
The HR Research Institute (HRRI) has unveiled its Future of HR Skills and Strategies 2026 Advisory Board, bringing together prominent thought leaders to shape the future of HR capability-building. The announcement comes at a pivotal time as organizations grapple with rapid advancements in AI, workforce redesign, changing employee expectations, and increasing complexity in labor markets.
This select group of advisors will shape HRRI's comprehensive research initiative and virtual event, examining how HR teams can proactively develop the competencies and strategies required to navigate emerging workforce challenges. Their expertise will illuminate proven approaches for upskilling and reskilling HR professionals to help the HR.com community effectively manage tomorrow's talent landscape.
The program will deliver practical guidance and research-backed strategies for HR executives looking to strengthen their teams' capabilities, leverage advanced tools and methodologies, and position their organizations for sustained success.
HR.com's Future of HR Skills and Strategies 2026 Virtual Event
March 18, 2026
The newly appointed Future of HR Skills and Strategies 2026 Advisory Board includes the following industry thought leaders:
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Jennifer Akoma, Vice President, Human Resources, Android Industries
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Joya Bradley, Head of HR, Americas, Argus Media, Inc.
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Greg Conner, VP, People and Culture, E-Comm 9-1-1
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Dr. Ken Keis, President and CEO, Consulting Resources Group
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Lisa Kemph, CHRO, Brooks Rehabilitation
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Christopher Lind, VP, Chief Learning Officer, ChenMed
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Amy Madden, Chief People & Culture Officer, PRO-spectus
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Angela Mallon, Senior VP, Human Resources, Care Plus NJ
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Dr. Jonathan H. Westover, Dean, Western Governors University
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Lauren Winans, CEO, Principal HR Consultant, Next Level Benefits
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Ekta Vyas, Ph.D., CHRO, Keck Medicine of USC
“The HR function is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades,” noted Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “This board will guide critical topics in HR professional development, equipping HR leaders with the frameworks, competencies, and strategies needed to drive organizational excellence in a volatile and ever-changing environment.”
The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including its past research report, HR.com’s Future of HR Skills and Strategies 2025.
This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.
About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
The #1 source for HR research—read by more HR professionals than any other! The HR Research Institute (HRRI), 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 HRRI has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics. HR.com’s free membership offers many benefits, including access to over 300 exclusive primary research, 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. Visit hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to maximize your HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute
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