People and workforce

Do you change your people, or change the way your people work?

In the face of the disruptive forces changing the working world, organizations need to become much more adaptable to rapid change — and they need their people to be flexible and agile to match, at a time when it’s getting harder to source, manage, motivate and retain talent while controlling costs.

EY People Advisory Services professionals can help you effectively harness your people agenda as part of an integrated business strategy. This can translate into competitive advantage by helping you get the right people, with the right capabilities, in the right place, for the right cost, doing the right things.

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Our latest thinking

Can AI advance toward value if workforce tensions linger?

AI success needs tech and talent to turn adoption into transformational impact, the EY 2025 Work Reimagined survey shows. Learn more.

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How will your decisions today shape the future for generations to come?

Discover how shifts in demographics and tech reshape priorities, urging new models for growth through innovative organizational strategies. Read more.

How can the moments that threaten your transformation define its success?

Leaders that put humans at the center to navigate turning points are 12 times more likely to significantly improve transformation performance. Learn More.

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Explore our case studies

How a cosmetics giant’s transformation strategy is unlocking value

Shiseido, the largest Japanese beauty company, is reimagining its functions, processes and systems to create a global operating model. Learn more.

Nobuko Kobayashi + 4

How Takeda accelerated the financial close process by nearly two weeks

In this case study, learn how leading pharmaceutical company Takeda is creating value for patients through finance innovation and process excellence.

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Integrated workforce mobility

Our integrated workforce mobility services professionals can help you move talent across the globe with minimum delay and inconvenience. Find out more.

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Megumi Fujii
Partner, EY Japan People Advisory Services Global Mobility Leader, Ernst & Young Tax Co.

HR Transformation

Our HR Transformation team can help transform your Human Resources team from HR function to human value activator. Learn more.
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Leadership and culture services

Our Leadership and Culture services help organizations create and maintain thriving, inclusive workplaces where people can perform at their best.
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Recognition and reward advisory

Our recognition and reward advisors can help assess, restructure and redesign your total reward package as part of a coherent talent strategy. Learn how.
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Change management and experience

Amongst growing disruption, increased complexity and heightened employee expectations, new approaches to change management can drive improved transformation outcomes.
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Learning and development consulting services

Our learning and development consulting services team can help you develop a cohesive strategy that includes the seamless transfer of knowledge. Learn more.
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Workforce transactions and M&A

Our workforce transactions and M&A services professionals can help you effectively manage your new workforce. Find out more.
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Workforce Analytics

Our professionals can help you establish workforce analytics that can inform regular action planning, reporting and ongoing program oversight. Learn more.
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Transformation EQ™ services

EY Transformation EQ™ services help your business implement leading practices and harness the power of your people to drive transformation success. Learn more.
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Our EY People Advisory Services team

Shinichiro Uzawa

EY Japan People Consulting Leader; Partner, EY Strategy & Consulting Co., Ltd.

Thought leader who brings new ideas to the market. Extensive experience in large-scale, complex and global HR transformation. Father of two.

Megumi Fujii

Partner, EY Japan People Advisory Services Global Mobility Leader, Ernst & Young Tax Co.

Born and raised in Hyogo Prefecture. Film buff. Keen traveller

Yoichi Taguchi

Partner, People Consulting, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.

Supporting effective HR transformation in companies.

Yuji Nomura

Partner, People Consulting, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.

Passionate exponent of HR transformation through compensation reform. Film lover. Champagne drinker.

Erica O’Neill

Partner, People Consulting, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.

Specialize in complex business transformation. Deliver real change for organizations. Emphasize a people-centricity approach. Advocate for Female Leadership. Yoga practitioner and enjoy snowboarding.

Keisuke Takayanagi

Partner, People Consulting, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.

Talent strategy and management. Father of two. Golfer. Downhill skier.

Yoshito Kijima

Managing Partner, EY Immigration Corporation

Provides strategic, state-of-the-art immigration services. Always looking for a challenge. Loves rugby, golf and walking his dog Rex together with his wife.

Nancy Ngou

Associate Partner, People Consulting, EY Strategy & Consulting Co., Ltd.

Leader of transforming mindsets, cultures and businesses. Advocate for people equality. Connecting through similarities, growing from differences. Financial Times Top LGBT Allies list 2015.

Gerard Osei-Bonsu

EY Global People Advisory Services Tax Leader

Passionate about helping companies realize the full potential of their workforce. Enjoys traveling and skiing. Father to two energetic, football loving boys.

Zurich, Switzerland

Kim Billeter

EY Global People Consulting Leader

Inclusiveness leader with over 20 years of consulting experience. Mother.

Atlanta, GA, United States

Liz Fealy

Partner, People Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP

Passionate about solving clients’ organization and people issues through innovative Future of Work Solutions and leveraging EY’s proprietary digital accelerators. Employment and labor attorney.

New York, NY, United States

Randy Beck

EY Global Organization & People Solution Suite Leader and Americas People Consulting Leader

Insightful and client-focused leader. Agile in fields of play. Likes motorcycles. Great at magic tricks.

Chicago, IL, United States

Maya Smallwood

EY Americas People Consulting Consumer Sector Leader

Exploring the intersection of art, science and client experience. Human-centered design student. Mother of a girl with big dreams and a smart mouth.

Boca Raton, FL, United States

Jonathan Sears

EY Global People Consulting and Technology Leader; EY Americas HR Technology Leader

Passionate about people and helping clients navigate the always-evolving world of digital and technology to improve the people experience. Loves travel and golf.

Philadelphia, PA, United States

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