> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 💼 The Netherlands Leads EU Jobs. Chad Tops Pollution Rankings. One Third of Global Firms Widely Adopt AI. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/the-netherlands-leads-eu-jobs-chad-tops-pollution-rankings-one-third-of-global-firms-widely-adopt-ai/ - Published: 2025-11-25T12:30:28.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-25T12:30:27.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #483 Looks at Employment Rate in the European Union, World’s Most Polluted Countries, and Organisational AI Deployment. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [Halo ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesian%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com)🏝️ Schneider Electric [partners](https://businessday.ng/energy/article/schneider-electric-partners-futo-to-boost-energy-skills-training/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) with FUTO to enhance energy skills training. SMCC to [enhance](https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/smcc-unveils-manufacturing-skills-lab-to-meet-workforce-needs?ref=newsletters.qs.com) advanced manufacturing skills to meet workforce requirements. [70,000](https://www.jnj.com/j-j-care-community/bridging-the-gap-new-j-j-carecommunity-collaborations-support-70-000-health-workers-across-latin-america?utm&ref=newsletters.qs.com) health workers to be upskilled in Latin America through New J&J Care Community Drive. Google unveils [TalayLink](https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/46057-google-unveils-talaylink-subsea-cable-connecting-australia-and-thailand?ref=newsletters.qs.com), a subsea cable boosting Australia–Thailand connectivity. New engineering skills training facility [launched](https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/news/new-engineering-skills-bootcamp-launched-enhanced-training-facility-opens-worcestershire?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Worcestershire. ADB approves [$36M ](https://laotiantimes.com/2025/11/24/adb-approves-usd-36-million-to-boost-skills-employment-for-lao-youth/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)to boost vocational education and youth opportunities in Laos. Zimbabwe prepares to [introduce](https://www.passionateinmarketing.com/alan-scott-learnix-announces-commercial-launch-of-krishguru-ai-dishant-patra-sudarshan-labs-after-successful-pocs-across-50-schools-in-maharashtra/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI lessons at Early Childhood Development (ECD) level. ### Today's Topics 💼 **Workforce.** Netherlands led employment rate in the European Union **🍃 Green Skills.** Chad was the most polluted country in 2024 🤖 **Artificial Intelligence**. One third of organisations had wide AI implementation Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 💼 Netherlands Led Employment Rate in the European Union [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-4e79329e-27cc-4dc9-b5d2-d828f3995d81.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH32YS4V6XJ3W5TQ1TA?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The Netherlands led the EU with an employment rate of nearly 85% in 2024, followed by Malta and Czechia. This high participation reflects strong labour market health and [inclusive job creation](https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/24/job-growth-which-european-regions-are-rising-fastest?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=More%20precisely%2C%20in%20the%20Netherlands,Germany%20also%20ranks%20high.) across Northern and Central Europe. The trend aligns with EU-wide efforts to boost [workforce engagement](https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Employment%5F-%5Fannual%5Fstatistics&oldid=600447&ref=newsletters.qs.com) in green and digital sectors. The[ European Social Fund Plus](https://european-social-fund-plus.ec.europa.eu/en?ref=newsletters.qs.com) continues to support member states in skills development and labour integration programs. ## 🍃 Chad Was the Most Polluted Country in 2024 [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-807d8941-9537-45a8-bee9-f61f3ee5208b.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHNJRZ2A7O2THSJZOK1?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Chad records the highest [PM2.5 level](https://www.who.int/data/gho/indicator-metadata-registry/imr-details/4674?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in 2024, followed by Bangladesh and Pakistan. The data shows [severe pollution](https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/where-household-air-pollution-causes-most-harm?ref=newsletters.qs.com) concentrations across parts of Africa and South Asia, driven by [biomass burning](https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/biomass-burning?ref=newsletters.qs.com), vehicle emissions, and industrial activity. These trends mirror rising workforce movement into environmental monitoring and growing student interest in climate sciences. [COP30](https://unfccc.int/cop30?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which is taking place this month, is expected to intensify pressure on countries to adopt cleaner energy and air quality regulations. ## 🤖 One Third of Organisations Had Wide AI Implementation [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-124dcae9-cee4-4994-8f28-654f371fb5dc.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH5LVK4QK3PWRD1ROYM?ref=newsletters.qs.com) One third of organisations globally have widely implemented AI in 2024, while another third operate with only a few use cases. The distribution shows that most companies are still scaling gradually, as AI implementation at a full scale is [costly](https://www.future-processing.com/blog/ai-pricing-is-ai-expensive/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). This trend aligns with rising workforce demand for data engineering and automation skills, and increased student enrolment in computing fields. Asia is also strengthening governance, with [Singapore’s AI Verify ](https://fpf.org/blog/ai-verify-singapores-ai-governance-testing-initiative-explained/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)initiative guiding responsible deployment across industries. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)