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Dubai HR executives say it is essential to go through the hiring process carefully and properly. When hiring high-level executives for your organisation, here are some useful tips worth remembering: Be specific with the job description at the onset Whether you want to fill a newly created or already existing position, the process of hiring […]

Everyone wishes to feel valued and embrace the belief that we are of value to others. Everyone can contribute towards creating a culture where all the participants feel appreciated for who they are and what they do. When employees are appreciated, it makes them feel valued by their colleagues, their respective managers, and the organisation […]

You may have noticed that some individuals are easily able to churn out new and innovative ideas and think creatively, while others may seem to struggle in doing so. That’s because the former type of individual possesses creativeskills, while the latter seems to be lacking the same. Although creativity is an innate skill, you can […]

It is an absolute fact, even the best professional version of you needs help and support from time to time. There is nothing to be ashamed of if you need to seek assistance. You simply need to push aside your pride and ego and show respect towards the talent that other individuals also bring to […]

There was a time when markets were stable, people remained in their jobs, and life was relatively less hectic. However, when the winds of change started to blow, labour mobility, market transparency, instant communication, and global capital flows disrupted that comfortable scenario completely. Almost all companies irrespective of their respective sizes had a compulsory focus […]

An organisation’s culture does not only entail offering lucrative perks such as team happy hours, flexitime, salary, recreational opportunities and options and the like. While these benefits and perks certainly need to be part of a high-performance company culture, they are not the only ones. To put it very simply, an organisational culture is defined […]

Time management is executing most efficient use of your time and working more smartly. Time management needs planning, and it needs you to stick to the plan. The most important aspect is that it needs discipline. As per the Pareto principle or the 80/20 rule, 80% of the results are an outcome of 20% of […]

Workplace stress is a part and parcel of everyday work life. In fact, a controlled amount of stress helps employees to push themselves to perform better and meet deadlines. However, there is a fine line difference between motivational stress and just stress in itself. Stress is nothing but the body’s natural way of responding to […]

The way organisations function these days is very different compared to previous times. Organisations nowadays operate in a transparent manner where every decision and conduct is being monitored quite closely. Social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn are empowering employees by providing them with an easy access to a world of information regarding other […]

Consider a situation where a robot can easily do your job. The very thought of it is kind of unsettling, isn’t it? But it is slowly taking the shape of a real possibility shortly. According to Australia’s Future Workforce report, by the year 2030, around five million jobs are likely to be automated! Sounds alarming, […]

Individuals with a toxic disposition usually defy all kinds of logic. Some of them may be genuinely unaware of the negative impact that they may have on people in and around them. There may be some who seem to derive a sadist kind of pleasure and satisfaction by creating chaos around and pushing the wrong […]

One of the mantras to boost employee morale, inspire excellent performance, and promote a warm corporate culture is to create a culture of open communication within your organisation. Let’s take a look at some simple means of integrating open employee feedback into your organisation. Always encourage and keep the channels of communication open 24/7 It […]

How to Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude? One of the best ways to be successful in all areas of life is to adopt is to develop a positive mental attitude. Having a positive attitude towards life, in general, makes you a happier person. It develops you into an individual that other people love to look […]

Workforce planning ensures an organisation has the right kind of employees who have the appropriate skills at the right moment. This workforce planning model helps the HR of an organisation to figure out the gaps in the current workforce. It also helps to figure out the potential HR needs in the future. Planning and meeting […]

The importance of current and future talent from a business perspective is much more mission-critical these days. That is why organisations are so focused towards retaining the right kind of talent. As a result, industry has shifted from a short-term recruitment mentality towards a long-term employer branding. Organisations are likely to earn a competitive advantage […]

According to Maslow’s theory of Hierarchy of Needs, one of the basic human needs just next to physical safety is ‘connection’. The book ‘Drive’ by Daniel Pink describes a test known as the ‘pronoun test’  when speaking to employees to figure out the level of engagement of the employees. Employees who spoke about their company […]

There are usually two key areas for anonymous feedback in an organisation. The first kind of anonymous feedback is directed towards the organisation itself. This may appear like a suggestion box, where employees may share their ideas pertaining to the company’s product or the company’s culture. The second kind of anonymous feedback is directed towards […]

The Importance of Effective Communication in Employee Engagement One of the most powerful tools which have an enormous impact on the success of any organisation is effective communication. When effective communication prevails in an organisation, it increases employee engagement, drives business growth, and also boosts workplace productivity. Effective communication is, in fact, the cornerstone of […]