We encourage you to participate in the Cranet Survey – this rare opportunity is your chance to help build the evidence base shaping global HR Policy, and to benchmark your work against comparable international HR practices. This unique longitudinal, cross-national dataset moves beyond ‘what we believe works’ to help us learn what actually works across diverse organisational contexts.
Established in 1989, the Cranet survey is the world's longest-running international comparative study of human resource management, now spanning 40 countries. The most recent survey round gathered data from over 5,800 HR professionals.
As APS HR practitioners, the value is clear: Cranet enables comparison of individual countries with international developments, helping you understand how your agency’s HR policies and practices compare to peers globally and within Australia. This will make your strategies stronger and more effective, as you straddle the needs of both the public sector, and broader organisational values.
When the survey is complete, you can request a copy of the Australian Executive Report, to compare your HR strategy against other Australian employers.
The 2026 Cranet survey reinforces a core APS HR Professional Stream principle: strategic HR capability is built on evidence, collaboration, and continuous learning. By participating, you strengthen the evidence base for HR professional practice more broadly.
How do I participate?
The survey is designed to be simple, with tick-box answers for most questions. It should take you 15 minutes at most, and answers are anonymised.