By Mehmet Baha We had a common friend. That is how the music band leader got my mobile phone number and called me. A few days later I found myself in a studio in Berlin, Germany. A producer, who was working at one of the…
The UAE is emerging as the next international HR hub; in fact, the area repeatedly ranked very highly in a global study of HR markets and practices. It’s an exciting time to be an HR professional in this region as businesses seek to ensure they…
Hear from Peter Cappelli, Professor of Management at The Wharton School and Director of Wharton’s Center for Human Resources about how the HR management practices affects the labor market, how to optimise the hiring process and what are the most efficient methods for training your…
By Frederik Haentjens England is a majestic place with a rich history and a modern lifestyle. It is a place where history, beauty, and modernity come together. With the diverse Yorkshire moors and seaside, to the historical sites of Cotswold’s, its cities offer vibrant and…
Survey finds that businesses in the Middle East do not feel “future-workforce-ready” in 60% of cases. Understanding the rapidly changing world of work is pivotal to preparing organisations and individuals for the future of work. PwC’s latest report, Middle East Workforce of the Future, explores…
By Frederik Haentjens Understanding Digital Nomadism If someone asks you the question that if you can work anywhere in the world, would you explore the opportunity? What would be your answer? Would you continue with your 9 to 5 office job? Alternatively, will you seek…
Learning is not failure – but sometimes it can feel like it in the middle of the process. In fact, this is why so many personal and organizational change attempts fizzle out. The webinar focuses on developing 5-stages of change that give leaders a way…
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…
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…
