HR.com Launches 2026 Advisory Board to Guide Pay Equity and Transparency Efforts
HR.com has formed a 2026 Advisory Board of senior HR executives and compensation experts to steer research and a virtual event on pay equity and transparency, helping organizations navigate regulations and improve fair pay practices.
HR.com has announced the formation of its 2026 Advisory Board on Pay Equity and Transparency, bringing together senior HR executives and compensation thought leaders to guide upcoming research and a virtual learning event. The board will support the HR Research Institute in developing insights and practical guidance for organizations navigating evolving regulations and technologies in the realm of fair and transparent pay practices.
The advisory board will help shape research on organizational maturity, compensation decision-making criteria, and methods for measuring and validating equity outcomes. It will also identify emerging best practices, expected progress in the near future, and effective approaches to communicating findings through clear, data-driven reporting. These findings will directly inform both the 2026 research survey and a virtual event designed to equip HR leaders with actionable, real-world strategies.
The newly formed 2026 Future of Pay Equity and Transparency Advisory Board features distinguished experts including Thomas J. Carnahan, PhD, Senior Manager of People Insights at Berkshire; Joanna Colosimo, Vice President of Workforce Analytics & Compliance Strategy at DCI Consulting Group, Inc.; Stefan Gaertner, PhD, Senior Director of Strategy at Syndio; Gail Greenfield, PhD, EVP of Pay Equity and Total Rewards Strategy and Solutions at Trusaic; Fred Hilling, President of Sander Consulting Services; Brian Levine, PhD, Partner and Pay Equity Consulting Leader at Merit Analytics Group; Patrick McNeil, PhD, Principal Business Consultant at Affirmity Workforce Analytics; and Maria Fechter Papasevastos, Partner in Labor & Employment at Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
“Pay equity and transparency are essential to building trust and strengthening the employee experience,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “This group will ultimately help organizations strengthen pay strategies, improve decision-making, and advance more consistent, data-driven practices that support fair outcomes for employees.”
The HR Research Institute publishes annual “State of the Industry” reports in various HR topic areas, including last year’s research report, HR.com's Future of Pay Equity and Transparency 2025, covering the same topic. These and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.
As pay equity regulations tighten and transparency demands grow, organizations face increasing pressure to ensure fair compensation practices. The advisory board's work is expected to provide critical guidance on navigating these challenges, helping companies avoid legal risks and improve employee trust. The virtual event scheduled for October 14, 2026, will further disseminate these insights, offering HR leaders practical strategies to advance pay equity within their organizations.