CIPD • 12th June 2018

Stephen McLaren Q&A: “We have to get medical inflation under control”

The employee benefits expert on how businesses are moving beyond financial reward – and where health insurance will go next

CIPD.ae • 12th June 2018

Will 10-year visas revolutionise talent management?

Experts ponder the implications as UAE and Bahrain introduce lengthier stays for some expats

CIPD.ae • 15th May 2018

Case study: Why digitisation doesn’t mean job losses at National Bank of Fujairah

Employees can be the drivers of a new way of doing business, says head of HR Abdulla Aleter

CIPD.ae • 15th May 2018

Analysis: What will UAE gender pay law really change?

New public sector rules will equalise remuneration, but deep challenges remain among private businesses, say experts

Vigo Software • 13th February 2018

Why logistics businesses should be afraid of cyber warfare

The Global Risks Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) found that 59 per cent of experts predict that risks of cyber-crime will intensify. Attacks such as NotPetya which cost shipping giant Maersk in the region of $200-300 million are proof that the transport and logistics industry is under threat. Risk-proofing supply chains is now more vital than ever before.

Vigo Software • 18th December 2017

Driving change: why technology is the answer to HGV driver shortages

Driver shortage is the hottest topic in logistics, with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) saying the UK is currently lacking between 45,000 and 60,000 drivers, which could rise to 150,000 by 2020.

CIPD.ae • 27th September 2017

Unusual ways to motivate employees

From fresh fruit to rock music, experts share their tips for boosting productivity

CIPD.ae • 27th September 2017

Jobs market to expand for Saudi women

The creation of 80,000 vacancies will also see females employed in previously forbidden roles

CIPD.ae • 20th September 2017

Largest wage increases projected for Saudi Arabia

GCC talent will be retained despite lower-than-expected rises across the board, says expert

CIPD.ae • 20th September 2017

Dubai government opens robot-run service centre

Artificial intelligence is transforming an increasing number of Middle East workplaces

CIPD.ae • 13th September 2017

When is the right time to build your HR department?

A new business may not prioritise creating a dedicated function, but there are risks to leaving it too late

CIPD.ae • 6th September 2017

Talent management and retention ‘is HR’s biggest challenge’

Personal and professional development opportunities should form part of employer strategy, says expert

CIPD.ae • 1st September 2017

GCC companies ‘are hiring more interns’

More and more businesses in the Middle East are taking on interns, with significant numbers using them on a regular basis, according to the results of a new survey by Bayt.com

CIPD.ae • 16th August 2017

New jobsite for Saudi women aims to build momentum for change

Service created by 23-year-old biomedical engineer targets women who are educated but out of work

People Management • 9th August 2017

Analysis: Is LinkedIn really so useful for HR?

Social media can be a powerful tool - but not everyone manages their online brand in the best way

People Management • 26th July 2017

Case study: Why employee engagement is looking good for Atlantis, The Palm

Wide variety of L&D opportunities is part of the five-star hotel’s appeal to its staff

People Management • 5th May 2017

Case study: Jumeirah Group: "We're not used to Emiratis waiting tables, but everyone has to start somewhere"

How Jumeirah Group is attracting UAE nationals to the hospitality sector – and keeping them there with exceptional development opportunities

People Management • 5th August 2016

Interview: Dave Ulrich: "Analytics only work if you ask the right sort of questions"

HR guru Dave Ulrich on the challenges facing the business of the future, and GCC nationalisation

People Management • 5th August 2016

Case study: Omantel: "Our aim was to put HR right at the centre of the business"

Omantel's HR function has been re-engineered and revived - and now it's become integral to the telecoms company's ambitious future plans

People Management • 5th June 2016

The debate: Is it time to rethink end-of-service benefits?

Many GCC employers simply do not put enough aside to cover their liabilities when staff leave. The experts consider the alternatives...