Explorer. Entrepreneur. Storyteller. Fisherman. Mountaineer. Skydiver. Leader. Mentor. Head of Sales at UST Japan. Whatever title you put in front of Dice Tokuzumi, there is no lack of adventure in his life. Dice has truly done it all: from climbing Mount Fuji to completing over 200 jumps as a skydiver, all while making a name for himself in the IT industry. What keeps Dice grounded and balanced in his busy life? In moments of reflection, he often returns to a timeless Japanese principle called shikataganai. It roughly means “it cannot be helped.” For him, it’s about focusing energy on what can be shaped and improved, rather than what can’t. Check out more of Dice’s story:
IWD celebrations across the globe at UST had a mix of learning, being inspired, showcasing talent, being entrepreneurial, having fun, networking and being competitive as well.
UST India has now been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2026–2027, based entirely on feedback from USsociates. This recognition builds on UST India’s previous certification in 2019–2020, followed by recertifications in 2022–2023, and 2023–2024. The recognition comes from the Great Place to Work Trust Model survey, which measures workplace experience across five key dimensions: credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. Key highlights from the results include: 85% of employees agreed with the statement: “Taking everything into account, this is a great place to work.” 80% average score across the Trust Model dimensions 80% overall average score across all survey statements These results reflect a strong and consistent employee experience across UST India. The 85% endorsement in particular highlights the confidence USsociates place in the organization’s culture and workplace environment.
We’re proud to share that UST has been recognized as a Top Employer in Spain for 2026, marking eight consecutive years of this achievement. 🎊 This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where innovation and employee experience go hand in hand, while enabling growth and meaningful career opportunities. This milestone is made possible by our teams across Spain and beyond who bring our values of humility, humanity, and integrity to life every day.
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.
