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With over 200 nationalities, the UAE is a melting pot of cultures, experiences and people. Emiratis make up roughly 20% of the population, while expats from Europe, Asia and Africa consist of the other 80%, emigrating for career progression, an improved quality of life and the chance to increase their earnings.[1] The booming expat population,
Gone are the days of Mad Men-style secretaries, where touch-typing and answering the phones were the top priority. The PA role has changed drastically over the last 20 years and it’s showing no sign of stabilising anytime soon. In a world of start-ups, virtual businesses, and international ventures, it is becoming more and more popular
Flexible working in Dubai is on the rise, and for good reason – it can decrease stress and improve your productivity, among other benefits. If you’re able to work remotely, you may be tempted to stay at home in your pyjamas. However, sometimes a change of scene can really boost your concentration! Luckily, we’re spoilt
Whether you’re hiring an executive assistant or HR staff, there are many different types of interviews you will encounter – panel, face-to-face, video, competency, technical… the list goes on! Each of these have their time and place depending on a variety of factors. Similarly, there are situations where conducting a phone interview is definitely the
Table of Contents Attracting talent in the UAE Writing a job description Writing a good job ad Creative candidate attraction strategies What to look for in a CV How to conduct an interview Tailoring interview questions The offer process and securing a candidate Best-practice onboarding process We have matched exceptional jobseekers with fantastic businesses since
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people and businesses. Challenges arising from the coronavirus have resulted in many workers finding themselves with less work than usual. If you’re currently out of work or have more free time due to the pandemic, why not make the best of it? You can use the extra time as
Onboarding can make or break an employee’s experience when starting a new role. Research by Gallup found that only 12% of “employees strongly agree their workplace does a great job of onboarding new employees.” [1] Considering a great onboarding experience can improve employee retention rates by 82%, neglecting this process can be both costly and
When it comes to onboarding new employees, the office manager’s job description isn’t just about setting up a new starter’s computer, phone and official documents. As you’re in the unique position of working across all departments, you can also play an integral role in the successful onboarding of new employees through more informal means. We
Regardless of the market, finding the perfect candidate for the role can be tough. To ensure you win the affections of your chosen star, stick to these five rules: 1. Become an employer of choice Becoming an employer of choice is as much about employer branding as it is about simply being a fantastic company to
When hiring permanent staff, good open-ended interview questions can provide a perfect opportunity to break the ice with nervous candidates. They can help to paint a picture of prospective employees in a broader sense by allowing them the opportunity to tell their story in an unstructured way. Hopefully, these should prompt unrehearsed responses, resulting in
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