In the complex world of an employee background screening, no two countries are alike. In the United States investigators have a web of databases at their disposal and a vast network of local resources that provide a wealth of information at the mere click of a mouse. It’s a different world in the Middle East. […]
What is Discipline? A mode of life in accordance with rules. Order maintained by control. To bring under control. Instruction. To improve by corrective and penal methods. Why Do We Need Discipline? Maintain control. Maintain standards. Safeguard staff. Safeguard property. Maintain efficiency. Organizational success. The purpose of a disciplinary procedure is to ensure all employees […]
It’s an interesting observation – “10% of conflicts are due to the difference in opinion and 90% are due to the wrong tone of voice.” In today’s organizations with employees from multi-cultural backgrounds, there are bound to be misunderstandings and inevitably conflicts will raise their ugly head now and then. As a manager, you will […]
Often, we hear management saying they have a strategy. This will change their position, whether in comparison to their competitors in the private sector, or how they are perceived as a government organization. It will be usually a paradigm shift from how they’ve been operating in the past. They usually lock themselves into a room […]
Are you considering using training as a good tool to drive change, and wondering if it really is worth the time and money? A change process first of all requires management endorsement and continuous communication. In addition, training may be a good tool. Based on 10 years of experience with international companies on changes in […]
Far from being a luxury, the notion of achieving an optimal work-life balance has become a key goal for working professionals worldwide. In the Middle East, professionals are quite clear about their priorities: they want, first and foremost, a better work-life balance. Whether it is to spend more time with family and friends or on […]
Diversity represents the unique values, culture and characteristics of all individuals. Elements of diversity in every organization include ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, income and age. What are the barriers in organizations that prevent a more balanced workforce? Limiting area of consideration. Lack of diverse applicant pool in STEM positions. Lack of diversity in the senior […]
Okay L&D. This might annoy you, but I want you to ask yourself WHY it does. Ready? Our brand is bland. I’ll say it again. Our brand is bland. What we stand for is still undefined in many cases, and I think we’re having a mild identity crisis. Our tone of voice, what we do, […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a clear vision and ambition to become a global powerhouse across all sectors, as clearly set out in the Vision 2030 Agenda. Public investment has been underpinned by expansion, as demonstrated by the three giga-projects currently underway. Leadership, both in the public and the private sector has also emphasised […]
If you were under the impression that managing people is one of the easy parts of your job, you are totally mistaken. In real life, not everyone is dedicated, hard working, consistent in development, and not everyone exhibits immense talent. Surveys have revealed that these type of people are found in abundance in offices across […]
