Hirequest Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect six director nominees (Richard F. Hermanns, R. Rimmy Malhotra, Lawrence F. Hagenbuch, Kathleen Shanahan, Edward Jackson, and Jack Olmstead) to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

2. 2

   Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the appointment of Forvis Mazars LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

3. 3

   Approval of Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Advisory (non-binding) approval of the compensation paid to the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement, including compensation tables and narrative disclosure.

   More detail

   This proposal asks stockholders to cast a non-binding, advisory vote approving the compensation disclosed for the Company’s Named Executive Officers. Management is seeking shareholder approval to confirm that its compensation design — overseen by the Compensation Committee — is aligned with HireQuest’s business objectives, incentivizes both short- and long-term profitable growth, and is consistent with stockholder interests. The proxy discloses that the Compensation Committee sets pay with an emphasis on bonuses, equity awards, and performance measures, and that beginning in 2026 the Committee shifted emphasis toward Adjusted EBITDA as a key metric for the CEO’s compensation. The Board recommends a FOR vote and frames the advisory vote as a means to solicit shareholder feedback, while noting the vote is non-binding and will not itself change compensation arrangements. The Company states it will consider the vote outcome in future compensation design and engage with stockholders if broadly held concerns emerge. From a governance perspective, the CEO also serves as Chairman and is a significant stockholder, and the compensation program includes employment agreements and restricted equity grants (recently granted) that materially affect pay outcomes and vesting treatment in termination or change-of-control scenarios — factors that investors often evaluate when assessing pay-for-performance alignment and potential entrenchment. The advisory nature of the vote means a strong shareholder rejection would be a signaling event prompting further engagement and potential changes by the Compensation Committee, whereas an affirmative vote provides management with validation for its current program. Analysts should weigh the disclosed compensation metrics, the recent contractual changes (e.g., bonus formulas and equity grant timing), and the Committee’s stated intent to link pay more closely to Adjusted EBITDA when assessing whether pay is appropriately aligned with long-term stockholder value creation.

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When is the Hirequest Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Hirequest Inc (HQI) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

What is the record date for the Hirequest Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Hirequest Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Hirequest Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 6 director nominees at the Hirequest Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Hirequest Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Hirequest Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.