By Casper Hammer Not long ago, I got the opportunity to speak and meet a lot of interesting Saudi HR professionals at the ATD Conference in Riyadh. During those two days, I saw newfound optimism and impetus across most of these employers, despite the Kingdom’s stagnant…
By Mehmet Baha Imagine how heavy it is to carry 30kg military backpacks. They wear these backpacks around the office. They also eat military ready meals in the office that many people would not even touch. Reading actual letters from overseas soldiers to their families…
Digital transformation is becoming more prominent in the workplace yet human resource professionals are resistant to embracing new technology and future-proofing the way they lead change to carry out their responsibilities. As tech continues to gain momentum and change the way business is conducted, HR professionals fear new technology will…
Regional organisations need to recast their approach to employee engagement and retention. Building human capital is one of the desired outcomes of the UAE Vision 2021 and increasingly becoming a priority for organisations, both in the public and private sectors. seeking to unlock their true…
By David Bloom Technology trends come, and sometimes technology trends fizzle. HR professionals need to know what will help drive results and what is a distraction. David Bloom, General Manager, Small and Medium-Sized Business Group at Sterling shares the tech he is excited about using…
OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, announced the release of their Best Online MBA in Human Resources Programs for 2019. The research identifies the top programs in the nation based on curriculum quality, program flexibility, affordability, and graduate outcomes….
All times of days are not created equal. People behave differently in the different parts times of the day and in particular, our cognitive abilities differ during the different times of the day. Moring in general people are more analytical and in a slightly better…
By Gosia Kluk L&D Professionals’ role is to make sure that employees are equipped with skills, knowledge and the proper attitude they need to excel at work. Competencies may vary depending on the roles of each employee, their organisations’ goals, or within their chosen industries. Some…
By Patrick Thibodeau NYU is launching a graduate degree program to produce HR quants. The program includes analytical skills, coupled with an understanding of HR tech and human behavior in the workplace. New York University is launching an HR analytics degree program that combines analytics,…
By James Haak On Sunday, the New England Patriots clinched their 3rd consecutive Super Bowl appearance in the National Football League (NFL) under head coach Bill Belichick. It is his 9th appearance as the Head Coach, with 5 Superbowl wins, both NFL records. As we witness…
