The state of global impact-sector hiring

Struggling to hire and keep top talent in the impact sector? This global report reveals what candidates really want—and where you're falling short.

Impactpool Pulse Survey 2025

Attracting, sourcing, hiring and retaining the right people can be an enormous challenge for international and humanitarian organizations. Specialist skills requirements, hiring into hardship locations, emergency surges, and high churn make recruiting for the sector complex.

In this landmark report, we gather data from more than 900 respondents from 127 countries, to give you the inside-track on:

  • What impact-sector employees really want from employers

  • How employees feel about field-based work

  • Where your candidate experience is letting you down

  • What candidates actually expect during the hiring process

  • Where to source and attract relevant, interested people

This report reflects the breadth and diversity of the Impactpool community, offering valuable insights to help talent teams refine their hiring strategies and processes for the year ahead.