Shirley Parsons is preparing the sixth annual Global HSEQ & Sustainability Salary and Workforce Insights Survey – and this is your final opportunity to influence what we ask this year.
Before the survey goes live, we’re inviting clients and candidates to help shape the questions that matter most. Is there a burning issue you want answered in 2026? A trend, challenge, or opportunity you think the industry needs clearer insight on?
What should the 2026 survey focus on?
To ensure the next report delivers maximum value, we’re gathering feedback on the areas you care about most, including:
Job roles and responsibilities
Compensation, benefits, and total reward
Company size, structure, and hiring plans
Experience, qualifications, and career pathways
Job satisfaction, retention, and workforce expectations
Your input will help ensure the 2026 report provides practical, relevant insights that support smarter hiring and career decisions across the HSEQ and Sustainability professions.
A look back at 2025.
Last year, over 1,000 HSEQ & Sustainability professionals shared their perspectives. Key trends included:
- Top talent is largely passive – most aren’t actively applying but are open to new opportunities.
- Job satisfaction is rising, but retention remains fragile, especially after the first year.
- Salaries continue to grow, particularly in renewables, technology, and high-risk sectors.
- Safety culture and structured systems boost engagement and loyalty.
- Gender equity remains a focus – representation is rising, but pay gaps persist.
These insights helped organisations benchmark their approach and anticipate workforce challenges. The 2026 report will build on this foundation, shaped by what you want to understand next.
To explore the full 2025 findings and the trends expected for 2026, click here.
Have your say in shaping 2026.
This is your last chance to influence the focus of the 2026 Global HSEQ & Sustainability Salary & Workforce Survey.
Help define the questions, priorities, and insights that will shape the industry in the year ahead.
