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How is AI impacting labor markets? Our new research shows that professional talent with verified advanced AI credentials are fast-tracking their careers, bypassing traditional seniority structures to secure promotions up to 3.5x faster 🚀 However, human skills – such as emotional intelligence and creativity – are also in increasingly high demand 🧠 Last week, our CEO Sander discussed the findings on CNBC. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/eDVfdmPD Or read the full research here: https://lnkd.in/dfMerMSg

While discussions around AI and work often focus on its impact on office-based roles, our research shows that the technology is unlocking opportunities for skilled trades talent 🔓 Demand is rising for workers who can deliver the physical foundations needed for AI to reach its potential 🛠️ And there are benefits for professional talent too. Those that can combine uniquely human abilities – such as creativity and empathy – with certified AI skills are seeing more opportunities to progress on their career journey 🗺️ Our CEO Sander van 't Noordende sat down with CNBC recently to discuss the findings. Watch the video below, or read the full research here: https://lnkd.in/dfMerMSg

Can AI really make recruitment more human? At Randstad this is exactly what we’re seeing 💙 Speaking to the Financial Times our CIO Martin de Weerdt discussed how we are actively using the technology to “re-personalize” talent’s experience throughout the hiring process 👏 With job application volumes on the rise, AI is allowing the automation of administration, reducing friction and allowing us to stay connected to talent in ways that weren't previously possible 🔗 This means we can focus on the human element of recruitment; driving meaningful conversations, gaining a real understanding of needs and ambitions, and providing career guidance for the long-term 🤝 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eA3mTFEd

What opportunities is AI creating for talent? 🤔 Our latest research indicates that professional talent with certified AI skills can progress faster in their careers 🚀 Meanwhile, demand for skilled trades is booming to deliver the data centers needed to power the technology 🛠️ Randstad CEO Sander van 't Noordende explored the findings on CNBC last week. Read about his discussion here: https://lnkd.in/e-m5u4qQ

Today, Randstad and LTM announced an intended 360-degree strategic partnership. The goal of this partnership is to enable both organizations to focus entirely on what they each do best, creating long-term opportunities for employees, clients, and talent. Under the proposed collaboration, LTM offers to acquire Randstad's Technology and Consulting Services business in Europe and Australia. This divestment would allow Randstad to focus on our specialized talent services and digital marketplaces. Additionally, LTM would be appointed as the technology partner for Randstad's Global Capability Center (GCC), while Randstad would act as the strategic global talent partner to fuel LTM’s expanding workforce. Read the full details of the proposed partnership in our press release here: https://lnkd.in/evGHsA6h

If talent can combine AI-fluency with uniquely human capabilities, great opportunities await 🤩 Our latest research shows that those who bring these skillsets together can accelerate their career progression 🚀 Randstad CEO Sander van 't Noordende discussed the findings on Bloomberg today, and explored the opportunities AI is bringing for both professional and skilled trade talent 🎙️ “AI enables many workers, whether you're in customer service or you're a knowledge worker in a law firm, to do a much better, more productive job,” he explains. “Then, on the flip side of the coin, AI requires massive infrastructure. That means there's opportunities for people in the skilled trades, your HVAC technicians, your maintenance engineers and more.” Watch the interview here 📼https://lnkd.in/efnSkiKp Or uncover the full findings here: https://lnkd.in/dfMerMSg

Today we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development alongside UNESCO 🌍 At Randstad, we recognize the power of cultural connection. Equity is at the heart of our ambition and our Partner for Talent strategy 💙 With talent scarcity being the defining challenge of our time, creating a level playing field for all talent is a business imperative. Today, inclusion is both digital and cultural. That is why we ensure our global AI technology is inclusive by design, keeping humans in the lead to support equitable access to opportunities in the world of work 🤝 Additionally, our Workmonitor 2026 research shows that 78% of talent feel more productive when collaborating and embracing different viewpoints 📈 Check out our 2025 Global Inclusion and Belonging Report to see some of the ways we’re facilitating dialogue both within Randstad and the communities we operate within: https://lnkd.in/gN6qUPd6

As automation becomes more prevalent in logistics, skill gaps are bound to emerge. We have compiled key trends in logistics to help HR teams spot risks before they affect operations. Learn which roles and tasks are most impacted in our report. Download it via the link in the first comment.

We have officially entered the Age of Augmentation 🚀 This morning on CNBC, our CEO Sander van 't Noordende officially launched Randstad’s latest global research, revealing a major shift in how careers are built and scaled. The data is clear: AI fluency is the new career currency. Across sectors, verified AI credentials are now beating traditional seniority, allowing professionals to secure promotions up to 3.5x faster. But technology is only half the equation. As AI automates routine tasks, the value of uniquely human capabilities has skyrocketed. We are seeing massive surges in demand for emotional intelligence (+173%) and creativity (+168%). While AI is the engine, human insight remains the accelerator. Hear more from Sander in the video below 👇🏼 And explore the full insights from our latest Professionals research here: https://lnkd.in/e4qptZMR

“It's not an age of contraction. It's an age of adaptation”. The job market is changing faster than expected, says our CEO Sander van 't Noordende, on CNBC this week. In fact, 70% of the jobs Randstad serves today didn’t exist 65 years ago. The real differentiator is the ability to adapt to transformation. As organizations continue to embrace AI, we’re seeing a clear shift in skills needed to fuel growth. Our latest data shows that AI skills can act as a “fast pass” to promotion and pay, with up to 25% higher pay and promotions up to 3.5x faster for new entrants who combine AI certifications with strong soft skills. In this Age of Augmentation, the future of work is being built through the partnership between human capability and AI. To succeed, leaders must embrace skills-first strategies and continuous upskilling, empowering talent to move faster into the advanced roles that businesses need. Watch the full CNBC interview 🎬: https://lnkd.in/df3AXzXh Read the full research here: https://lnkd.in/dfMerMSg