Here is a gift for my readers: one year ago I wrote a piece describing the challenges facing HR and Compensation professionals in the UAE. I have compiled the most relevant articles published since, in order to update you on the latest trends affecting the work environment in the UAE. The information is compiled by…
One day with Dave Ulrich at the IIRME 2012 Middle East HR Summit
November 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
So… My friends from IIRME organised the 2012 Middle East HR Summit and Expo in Dubai last week. It was by far the largest HR event in the Middle East, with a few hundred delegates from all over the region attending the conference. Unfortunately, other commitments prevented me from attending, but 2 of my team members…
CEO for a Day at your company ?
November 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
I caught an interview of Essa Al Mulla, Executive Director of the Emirates National Development Programme (ENDP) on Dubai One’s Emirates 24/7 on Sunday. Mr Al Mulla was explaining the importance of the “CEO for a Day” campaign. As part of emiratisation efforts, the ENDP is targeting some Zayed University undergraduates to make them shadow…
7 people management lessons from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
November 6, 2012 by 3 Comments
This post is dedicated to my friend Aroop, who is a big fan from my previous Formula One post. I hope you enjoy this one too ! On Sunday the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took place. The race was eventful, and like last year, some of its aspects made me think of HR and…
Are you the next Compensation & Benefits Manager for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi ?
October 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I am happy today to share that there is a Compensation & Benefits Manager position available at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a multi-specialty hospital, currently under construction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2013. This 360 (expandable to 490) bed facility will be a unique and…
Where HR may be getting it wrong in the Middle East
September 27, 2012 by 3 Comments
I am very happy to introduce a guest post from one of my friends today, Tom Raftery. Read more about Tom’s great profile at the end of the post. And without further ado, here it is : Where HR may be getting it wrong in the Middle East I have read in various articles and…
Debrief on the 16th IIRME Compensation & Benefits Forum – Day Two
July 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
In my last post I covered Day One of the 16th Annual Compensation & Benefits Forum organised by IIRME in Dubai. It’s time to cover the second day of the conference, which was just as good as Day One. The day started with Jonathan Budden from Microsoft who detailed what makes a company a Great…
