For years EHS pros have been told to supplement technical knowledge with communication skills. The message seems to have sunk in. When asked about skills that are critical to career growth, 88% of the pros surveyed say communication skills are very important. In fact, the ability to communicate is considered more important than technical knowledge (considered very important by 72% of respondents) and regulatory knowledge (cited by 70%) Experts say if tech and reg information can't be articulated to managers and employees, EHS pros are left stranded in organizations. It's clear that pros don't want to be in that position.