We were extremely pleased to hear of the nation’s new visa rule that was introduced yesterday, which will benefit thousands of divorcees and widows during times of turmoil.
Whether or not you’ve been paying attention, a new set of laws in the European Union called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) go into effect on May 25, 2018. For companies operating in the UAE, it can be unclear as to how this affects you, and what – if anything – you must do […]
Congratulations, you’ve achieved your dream to become a leader. All that hard work and dedication has paid off, but now what? While it’s exciting to be elevated into your first time manager role, it can also be a little intimidating at the start. The good news is that being an effective manager is a skill […]
Good conduct & behaviour certificates now required for all expat work and residence applications From the 4th of February 2018, all expatriates seeking work and residence authorisation for the UAE will need to secure a Certificate of ‘Good conduct and Behaviour’ before their application is approved. As per the decision made by the UAE’s Council […]
Consumer technology is taking off with ArtificiaI Intelligence Recently, I attended CES, the world’s largest annual trade fair for consumer technologies. With nearly 4,000 exhibitors present from around the world, current and emerging technologies and trends were on display. This enabled the 170,000 attendees to get a view of where we’ve been, where we are, and […]
Every year, we turn the page on the calendar and have blank pages to fill in our diary with appointments and events for the year ahead. This figurative “clean slate” makes it so easy for many people to create new year’s resolutions. Additionally, the beginning of the new year is a good time to decide […]
The UAE is the go to global destination for foreign workers; with recent reports stating some 90% of recruitment is from overseas. Overseas hires can be a great way for your company to reach the next level, however there are two sides to the story. There are numerous drawbacks to consider, so before turning to […]
Are they just flakey? We think not. The quintessential Millennial has garnered a reputation for being elusive and hard to retain. Especially in the professional world, where they can at best be seen as frustrating to work with, and at worst just downright disloyal. That along with their perceived disrespect of ‘proper’ work place culture […]
UAE Region Attracts Top International Tech Talent: Ex Evernote Group Director, Heather Wilde Beneple, the free cloud based HR technology platform for SME businesses, today announced the appointment of Heather Wilde, Ex Group Director of Evernote, the cross platform productivity app, to their team as Chief Technology Officer. With her wealth of business knowledge and […]
Why is internal mobility so important for your employees’ morale? Hiring the right person for the job is essential. Everyone knows this. And, while acquiring talent is always a tough job, keeping that talent is more challenging. Probably now more than ever before. High staff turnover rates are never a good thing. So, how can […]