Ministry of Finance meets training centres for employee development

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently held its annual meeting with a number of development and training centres, to better familiarize itself with the different training partners available in the UAE. Held by Ministry of Finance’s Human Resources Department, the meeting falls in line with the Ministry’s efforts to continuously promote development among its employees, and to enhance their ability to effectively manage federal government financial resources. Read more

World Economic Forum: Jobs are Top Priority

• The international community should focus on promoting growth and creating jobs, particularly for youth
• Capitalism and the free market should be more responsive to social needs

The 42nd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting closed today, with business leaders urging resolute action to promote growth and employment, particularly among young people. Read more

Tawdheef Recruitment Show: Careers in banking and finance

• National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, among major banks using recruitment show to boost Emiratisation initiatives

During the 2012 Tawdheef Recruitment Show, banking and finance companies will be on the lookout for a quick start towards their goals of hitting their Emiratisation targets for the year.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), and Emirates NBD will be among the headline banks using Tawdheef Recruitment Show taking place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 31 January to 2 February to fill hundreds of positions with suitably qualified Emirati candidates. Both NBAD and ADIB are platinum sponsors at the show. Read more

Hunger, drive and ambition most important when hiring, employers

• Salary considerations come second, while regional employers are very willing to hire subordinates more qualified than them

An employer poll conducted by Bayt.com, the region’s number one job site, has revealed that 28.8% of employers in the Middle East look for ‘hunger, drive and ambition’ as the most important factors when making a hiring decision. Salary considerations come in second (22.7%). Read more

93% of UAE companies to increase recruitment headcount in Q1 2012

Growth in the UAE workforce has continued at a steady pace throughout 2011 and this is set to continue into 2012 with a majority of UAE companies forecasting an increase in their headcount according to the latest review conducted by the Gulf Recruitment Group, one of UAE’s leading executive recruiters. UAE employers are planning to improve their recruitment strategies for the coming year offering jobseekers a reason to celebrate in the run up to the Christmas season. Read more

ADU’s Career Fair 2011 offers over 250 job opportunities

Abu Dhabi University launched its 3rd Annual “Career Fair 2011” yesterday (13 December), hosting 50 of the region’s top organizations from a wide range of industries including; engineering, accounting, consulting, telecommunications, banking, real estate, technology, energy and many others. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Vice-President of Abu Dhabi University’s Board of Trustees, the 2-day fair offers ADU’s students and graduates more than 250 training and job opportunities in different fields. Read more

Abu Dhabi University’s Career Fair 2011 on December 13

Abu Dhabi University’s “Career Fair 2011” will be held on the university’s campus, on Tuesday 13th December 2011 at 10:00 am.

In its 3rd year, Abu Dhabi University’s 2-day annual Career Fair hosts companies from a wide range of industries including engineering, accounting, consulting, telecommunications, banking, real estate, technology, energy, and many others. Students and graduates will have the opportunity to meet with organizations from both the public and private sector, learn about career and internship opportunities, and identify the skills they require to compete in the labor market.

34% of MENA professionals considering moving to a new industry

A recent survey conducted by Bayt.com, the Middle East’s number on job site, and YouGov, a research and consulting organisation, has unveiled that 34% of MENA professionals are considering an industry shift mostly into the oil, gas and petrochemicals industry (14%). However, 35% of respondents are content in the industries they are currently employed in. Read more

UAE, Qatar lead Leadership Assessment for Business Sustainability

• HR Summit & Expo to discuss leadership survey results

Leadership is present by nature or can be nurtured; leadership is not a job but a way of doing things. These issues, along with assessing the value of ‘human capital’, are some of the key highlights of a survey conducted by Profiles International Middle East. The complete results of the survey will be released at the forthcoming HR Summit & Expo 2011. Read more

Open-Door Management and Competitive Bonus Structures Vital, HR Survey

• Respondents highlight that these two elements are the most important for employee performance and for both attracting and retaining talent

To ensure the best employee performance a company needs to hold an open-door management policy and organizations with competitive bonus structures ensure the attraction and retention of talent, according to a recent survey.

The survey was conducted by IIR Middle East, in October this year, canvassing over 100 respondents across the Gulf. A total of 93.3 percent of respondents agreed on the benefits of an open-door policy, and 92 percent also agreed that developing a com-petitive bonus structure ensures both the attraction and retention of talent. Read more

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