Ernst & Young to award $100 million in bonuses for employees who show people skills
August 31, 2026 / 5:11 PM EDT / CBS News
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.