Strategic Focus: Developing A Sustainable Workforce Through EHS Technology
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Executive Summary
The EHS workforce is undergoing significant change, driven by an aging workforce, shorter job tenures and the entry of Generation Z with new expectations. At the same time, the rapid adoption of AI is creating skills gaps across industries and highlighting the need for more agile knowledge transfer. This report provides EHS professionals with an in-depth analysis of workforce sustainability strategies, emphasizing the integration of people, processes and technology. By leveraging digital learning, predictive tools and wellbeing initiatives, organizations can preserve institutional knowledge and build a resilient, future-ready EHS workforce.About the Authors
Brittany Sayers
Senior Analyst
Brittany is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in EHSQ software and emerging technologies. She leverages her EHS practitioner experience in EHS data analysis and unde...
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Nathan Goldstein
Senior Manager
Nathan is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in EHS software and the convergence of sustainability, EHS and operational risk. He leads research that helps corporate d...
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