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Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gen Z Is More Worried About AI Taking Their Jobs Than You Might Think, According to New Study
It turns out that Gen Z is often just as anxious about artificial intelligence booting them from a job as many other people. One of the most common assumptions made in corporate America over the last quarter century is that "digital natives"-a term coined by educator Marc Prensky in 2001-are inherently comfortable with digital technology. It's a logical inference. Almost any discipline one grows up with is easier to master than one learned in adulthood, which gives a natural edge to millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) and Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012). But just because young people might be comfortable with technology doesn't mean they don't worry about it-especially when it comes to the growing influence of AI. "Gen Z: Redefining the Future of Work,' a white paper from Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute, draws its insights from interviews with 1,700 people aged 18-17 who live in nine countries on four continents. And while some of its analysis confirms common assumptions about Gen Z's workplace attitudes (83% of them said employers are responsible for their workers' mental health, for example), one finding is something of a needle scratch. A Gen Z Marketer's Playbook for Engaging Advertising A Gen Z Marketer's Playbook for Engaging Advertising For example, while 77% of Gen Zers hoped that AI would "allow them to learn new skills" and 72% said they felt prepared to take advantage of the technology, only 60% thought that AI would have a positive effect on their individual careers. Indeed, a fifth of the young respondents disagreed-somewhat or strongly-that AI would benefit their professional lives. That disgruntlement was even more pronounced when it came to young workers in media and advertising jobs. Only 50% of them thought that AI "will create new work opportunities for me," a chilly retort to the common narrative that AI will create new jobs even as it eliminates others. "What we found in our research was a much more muted outlook," the paper's authors state. "This generation recognizes that AI is here to stay, and has some short-term benefits, but [Gen-Z employees] also have some anxiety about how it may impact their lives, and the lives of other employees, in the long-term." In a notable wrinkle, Gen-Z wariness over AI was predominantly a western-world phenomenon. Only about half of respondents in the U.K. and the U.S. (50% and 54%, respectively) believed that AI would have a positive effect on their careers. By contrast, in China and India, those figures were 73% and 80%, respectively. The bifurcated feeling that AI could be a force for good in the workplace even as it threatens individual workers also appeared in a Deloitte paper published last year. In that study, while 79% of Gen-Z workers who frequently used AI believed in AI's ability to "improve the way they work" in the future, 78% admitted that AI would eventually force them to "look for job opportunities that are less vulnerable to automation."
Associated Press
19-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
UST Named Again a Top Employer by TEI, Achieving Enterprise Certification for its Global Commitment to Workplace Excellence
Company retains the prestigious blue seal for the North America and Asia-Pacific regions, in addition to red seal recognition in 10 countries ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has been awarded the Top Employers Institute's ( TEI) prestigious Enterprise Certification in the large enterprise category in addition to receiving 2025 Regional Certification (Blue Seal) for North America and APAC as well as being recognized with TEI's Red Seal in a total of 10 countries. UST has been re-certified as a 2025 Top Employer in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, Australia, the Philippines, and Spain. The TEI Enterprise Certification is a testament to UST's continuous efforts to invest in its employees, and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. This certification is only issued to organizations with 10 or more red seals, provided that the number of employees in the participating countries collectively represents more than ninety-five percent of the company's total number of employees. With these prestigious certifications, UST ranks among a distinguished group of prominent global companies who have achieved excellence in employee conditions, people policies, and programs. These recent awards from TEI underscore UST's commitment to fostering a positive workplace environment at all its offices worldwide. UST has been repeatedly certified as a TEI top employer, also winning recognition in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Certification as a Top Employer showcases UST's dedication to a better world of work, demonstrated through excellent HR policies and people practices. The Top Employers Institute program certifies organizations based on the participation in and results of their HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing, and more. 'Employee engagement is central to our identity at UST, and we remain committed to doing all we can to foster an open workplace culture that accelerates personal and career growth. TEI's rigorous criteria help us to stay focused on meeting the emerging needs of our employees as we create boundless impact and transform lives through digital transformation,' said Colleen Doherty, Chief People Officer, UST. 'Consistency in a not-so-consistent world? Amidst constant change—through technological advances, economic shifts, and evolving social landscapes—it is inspiring to see people and organizations rise to the challenge. This year, the Top Employers Certification Program highlights the dedication of our Top Employers as they continue to set the standard, consistently delivering world-class HR strategies and practices. These Top Employers strive to foster growth and wellbeing, all while enriching the world of work. We are proud to celebrate these people-first leaders and teams as the Top Employers for 2025,' said David Plink, Chief Executive Officer, Top Employers Institute. About UST Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive solutions. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients' organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at Media Contacts, UST: Tinu Cherian Abraham Merrick Laravea +1 (949) 416-6212 Neha Misri +44-7341787926 Roshni Das K Media Contacts, U.S. S&C PR +1-646.941.9139 Makovsky [email protected] Media Contacts, India: Media Contacts, U.K.: FTI Consulting
The Independent
12-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Revealed: The UK's Top Employers 2025 – setting the standard for excellent HR practices
Top Employers Institute is a Business Reporter client In an ever-evolving world of work, one thing remains constant: exceptional organisations are those that prioritise their people. As the workplace landscape continues to shift, forward-thinking companies are stepping up to meet these changes with innovative and people-centric strategies. Top Employers Institute is thrilled to unveil the 2025 Top Employers – a celebration of organisations setting new benchmarks for HR excellence and redefining what it means to create outstanding workplaces. This year, over 2,400 Top Employers have been certified across 125 countries and regions, impacting the lives of more than 13 million employees globally. This prestigious recognition underscores the unwavering commitment of these organisations to fostering exemplary HR strategies, cultivating positive cultures and putting people at the heart of their success. Top Employers certification process The Top Employers Institute Certification is a stand-out benchmark for HR excellence. Certification is granted based on how an organisation scores in the Top Employers Institute's HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six HR domains and 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, Wellbeing, and more. This fact-based assessment measures how well an organisation performs in each area and how consistently it implements its people practices. Backed by extensive research, the survey is revised every year to reflect evolving industry trends and best practices. Certified UK Top Employers 2025 Included in the impressive group of Top Employers 2025 are 111 organisations from the UK. Organisations certified for the first time include Applus + IDIADA UK, Bosch UK, Eli Lilly and Company, GEP Worldwide UK, Savencia UK, Iberdrola UK Scottish Power, Meliá UK, Pure Gym UK, Salutem Care & Education, ST Microelectronics UK and Vodafone UK. Several businesses already certified as UK Top Employers in previous years have performed with enduring excellence, with the likes of AkzoNobel, Bentley Motors, BAT UK, Chiesi, HCLTech, Molson Coors Beverage Company, PepsiCo, QVC, Travis Perkins, Virtusa, Weightmans LLP and Whitbread, among others, having achieved Top Employer Certification annually for more than a decade. 'Congratulations to all UK Top Employers 2025 on their well-deserved certification', says Androna Benadé, Regional Manager (UK and Ireland) at Top Employers Institute. 'In today's rapidly evolving world, this achievement is a testament to these organisations' commitment to excellence in people practices and strategies. As we continue to navigate the complexities of AI and automation, prioritise employee wellbeing and embrace skills-based hiring, Top Employers Certification reflects the dedication to fostering and building a resilient and supportive workplace. We are proud to celebrate this great achievement with these organisations, and to continue working with all our Top Employers to enrich the world of work.'
Mid East Info
27-01-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
CHEP certified as 2025 Top Employer in Saudi Arabia - Middle East Business News and Information
CHEP, part of the Brambles Group and a global leader in supply chain solutions, has been honoured for the fifth time as a 'Top Employer' in Saudi Arabia by the Top Employers Institute. Furthermore, CHEP is among an exclusive group of 17 elite organisations worldwide to achieve the prestigious Global Top Employer certification for the third consecutive year. CHEP's recognition as a Top Employer highlights its exemplary human resources policies and commitment to fostering a workplace culture that champions employee wellbeing, professional development, and job satisfaction. This certification underscores CHEP's dedication to maintaining global standards of excellence in human resources practices. Brambles' Chief People Officer, Lucy Knight, said: 'As an employer of 13,000 people around the world, we are deeply proud to receive the Global Top Employer certification for the third year. It is powerful acknowledgement of our continued focus to a create a workplace with inclusion, opportunity and purpose at its core. 'The recognition is also a credit to our employees who have embraced our values and vision, are motivated by the wider positive impact of their work, and each day enrich our culture through their experience, spirit of collaboration and dedication to our customers,' she said. In addition to its Global Top Employer certification, CHEP also maintained Top Employer status in four regions (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America) and 26 countries, covering 97% of its workforce. Chris Veerasamy, Regional Lead for Middle East and Türkiye added, 'This achievement highlights the exceptional dedication and passion our employees bring to the business every day. Their commitment fosters a positive culture of growth and collaboration, strengthening our success and enabling us to lead with purpose. It reinforces our commitment to promoting a workplace that values performance excellence, embraces agility and champions effective leadership. Being named a Top Employer motivates us to continually enhance our environment, ensuring it remains a beacon of innovation, growth, and employee satisfaction in Saudi Arabia and beyond. We deeply appreciate their invaluable contributions of our employees.' The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey covering six domains across 20 topics. CHEP's high scores, which improved on its 2024 performance across the board, reflected the breadth and maturity of its workplace programme. Notable areas of strength and outperformance included how the company was shaping the employee experience through organisational design and the workplace environment, and uniting employees through its purpose and values, sustainability approach and commitment to ethics and integrity. Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink says: 'In a time of constant change—where technological, economic, and social shifts are ever-present—exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations. This year's Top Employers Certification Programme has showcased this strength, with the certified Top Employers for 2025 demonstrating outstanding dedication to their employees globally. Their consistent commitment to people practices worldwide makes them stand out as an exclusive group who have earned global Certification through the Top Employers Programme. We are proud to celebrate these companies and their achievements in 2025.' About CHEP: CHEP is a global leader in supply chain solutions. Together with producers, manufacturers, retailers and logistics partners, CHEP advances the smart and sustainable movement of goods across more than 60 countries. Powered by its share, repair and reuse network of pallets, crates and containers, CHEP helps businesses optimise their supply chains to reduce costs and minimise the environmental impact of their operations. CHEP pairs its leadership in circularity, that helps tackle emissions, waste and single-use packaging, with a focus on resilience, to builds future-ready supply networks through data, scale and collaboration. With its operational excellence trusted by the world's top brands, CHEP primarily serves customers in the consumer staples (e.g. dry food, grocery, household products, health and personal care, fresh produce and beverage), retail, automotive and general manufacturing industries. A part of the Brambles Group, CHEP manages ~347 million pallets and containers through a network of 750+ service centres, employing approximately 11,000 people worldwide with its largest operations in North America and Europe. About Top Employer Institute: Top Employers Institute is the #1 global authority on HR strategies. With our world-leading Certification and data-led insights, we guide and empower organisations in delivering transformational people practices, driving business outcomes and helping them attract, engage and retain top talent. In 2025, Top Employers Institute has certified more than 2,400 organisations in 125 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 13 million employees globally.
Trade Arabia
26-01-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Acciona wins 'Top Employer' certification for Qatar
Acciona, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions, has earned the Top Employer certification for the first time in Qatar, making it the only Spanish company recognised as such in the Middle East. This certification, awarded by the Top Employers Institute, highlights Acciona's commitment to excellence in employee conditions and its growing presence in the region, the company said. Acciona has also once again achieved the prestigious Top Employer certificate across multiple countries, including Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, the US, Canada, Chile, South Africa, Peru, and the Philippines. Additionally, for the fourth consecutive year, the company has secured the Top Employer North America seal, reinforcing its reputation as one of the best employers on the continent. Acciona was also awarded the Enterprise Seal, a newly created seal that is meant to give additional recognition to companies certified as Top Employers in at least 10 countries where at least 95 per cent of their total global staff works. Of the more than 2,000 companies certified as Top Employers, only nine have obtained this distinction. The certificate awarded by the Top Employers Institute is one of the most demanding and prestigious in the world in the field of corporate people management. Acciona obtained the Top Employer Spain certificate for the first time in 2021, and since then it has added new countries every year to this recognition, which accredits its leadership in human resources management in another eleven of its main international markets. To obtain this accreditation, organisations are evaluated through the HR Best Practices Survey, which analyzes aspects related to a score of topics, such as people strategy, work environment, talent recruitment, training, promotion of employee well-being, and diversity and inclusion, among others. The survey results highlight Acciona's efforts to keep advancing its Human Resources practices internationally, the company said. Top Employer highlights its diversity and inclusion and sustainability policies in particular, where the company has achieved a 10% higher score than the average of all global participants in the survey. Acciona currently has more than 60,000 employees and is present in more than 40 countries. The company has drawn up a global strategy called People, with the aim of putting people at its centre through four key approaches: recognition of merit, diversity and inclusion, a transformative work environment and leadership, it said.
