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Sometimes you choose the hard path. Sometimes it chooses you. Michelle’s journey from entrepreneur to leading global partner marketing has been guided by integrity, kindness, and resilience. She leads with humility and a deep belief that leadership is measured by the lives you touch. Explore the story and see the handprints she’s leaving behind:
“Tech might give you a head start, but the trust of your people is what will actually keep you in the lead.” More than just your implementation strategy, AI adoption requires a culture strategy. Our goal is to help teams become confident and capable, so that AI becomes part of better work and not a source of anxiety. Colleen Doherty shares how leaders can communicate their own trust in their teams, build space to learn, and reinforce a culture of innovation. Read more in HR Grapevine:
Our team in Manila, Philippines recently celebrated Foundation Day, reflecting on 26 years of UST. 🎉 Patrick Parungao, Manila Center Head, kicked off the event with inspiring reflections on UST’s founding vision, the importance of keeping people at the center, and the power of strong leadership as we continue to grow. Click to see the photos on our Instagram.
AI, trust, and the question every employee is really asking If your people don't trust you, they’ll comply with your new AI policies while keeping their best ideas to themselves. They’ll use the tools because they’re required to, but they won’t push the boundaries of what’s possible if they're constantly worried about their job security. To ensure AI augments and doesn’t replace employees, Colleen Doherty, Chief People Officer, UST offers interesting insights in this article- AI, trust, and the question every employee is really asking.
Happy IWD! Guided by our values of humility, humanity, and integrity, we remain committed to building a culture where opportunity is actively created, shared, and championed. Through initiatives like UST’s NowU, a network dedicated to empowering women across our organization and in the communities we serve, we continue to foster connection, sponsorship, and growth every day.
José Muñoz had a winding journey leading to his role as a marketing manager at UST – at one point moving to London before learning English! A series of adventures ended up with him joining the team. His first impressions? “I quickly realized that you could reach out to anyone, even someone from top management, and they will have time for you. The flat structure promotes open communication and gives you a sense of belonging.” Read José’s story:
Moments from the Top Employers Institute award event in London, where our UK team came together to celebrate being recognized once again as a Top Employer. 🎉 UST UK has now achieved this certification for eight consecutive years and reached its highest score to date in 2026. Congratulations to our UK team!
Teams across Shanghai and Taiwan recently marked 26 years of UST with thoughtful moments centered on people and connection. Check out the photos on our Instagram.
What makes UST special? Leaders who lead with heart. Meet Vitalii Bondarchuk and learn how resilience, trust, and people-first leadership shape life at UST:
Efforts and outcomes matter, more than the hours you clock in. Noopur Julka has found that the culture at UST allows her to thrive at work and be present at home. Missing birthdays isn’t seen as a good thing – after all, the little things really do matter. While at work, she strives to lead with empathy, sincerity and fairness, finding that the best way to inspire others is to live your truth. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗦𝗧: A collection of stories from our UST community. These stories – or “Handprints” – are inspired by our employees who embody the 5 tenets of the UST Handprint framework, the philosophy that underpins our success.
