Ernst & Young to award $100 million in bonuses for employees who show people skills

August 31, 2026 / 5:11 PM EDT / CBS News

Ernst & Young to award $100 million in bonuses for employees who show people skills

TL;DR

  • EY will award $100 million in bonuses to employees showcasing human skills.
  • Skills to be rewarded include leadership, judgment, business acumen, collaboration, and adaptability.
  • The firm also acknowledges "technology adoption" but stresses the importance of human skills.
  • This initiative is part of EY's strategy to attract talent for a "tech-led, human-powered world."
  • Economists predict AI will eliminate some jobs while creating new ones, highlighting the need for workers to leverage AI.