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GCC HR pros value human intuition in hiring

by Emilia Reyes

Over half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust AI tools as their primary career advisor, which may seem contradictory. A new workforce sentiment survey shows that 80% of HR practitioners in UAE and 81% in Saudi Arabia consider human intuition essential for hiring, even as AI tool usage rapidly expands globally today. Over half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust…

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Marketing specialists now require AI-assisted content creation and data analysis skills despite retaining the same job title. Human resources departments have long structured employee management around fixed roles—recruiting for specific job titles, evaluating performance against rigid criteria, and charting career paths along predictable trajectories. Yet those roles have become unstable even when the titles remain unchanged. A marketing specialist today may still carry the title "marketing," but the required skills…

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Chris Britton says transparency becomes legal non‑negotiable

by Emilia Reyes

Salary transparency is set to become a legal requirement in the UK after the government announced plans to amend anti‑discrimination legislation, mandating that employers list pay details in job adverts. Transparency builds trust. New law makes pay details compulsory The upcoming rule aims to eliminate hidden compensation and give job seekers clear information before they apply. Campaign groups have welcomed the move, saying that honest adverts should have been standard…

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GCC HR pros value human intuition in hiring

HR pros in GCC value human intuition in hiring, even with AI...

Emilia Reyes • Sep 29, 2026 • Workplace Trends

GCC HR pros value human intuition in hiring

O ver half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust AI tools as their primary career advisor, which may seem contradictory. A new workforce sentiment survey shows that 80% of HR practitioners in UAE and...

81% in Saudi Arabia consider human intuition essential for hiring, even as AI tool usage rapidly expands globally today. Over half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust AI tools as their primary career advisor, which...

ILO trains Egyptian women for green jobs

green jobs Egypt program by the ILO equips 5.5 million Egyptian women...

Catalina Sepulveda • Sep 25, 2026 • Interview Playbook

ILO trains Egyptian women for green jobs

T he ILO's ADWA project aims to train 5.5 million Egyptian women in the Nile Delta. Egypt’s workforce includes 5.5 million women out of a total of 31 million, with agriculture employing 57% of them. The Nile Delta, a...

key agricultural region, is among the world’s most vulnerable to rising sea levels, leaving women exposed to climate risks. The International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa (ADWA) project is addressing these challenges through gender-responsive...

Indian firms shift to flexible data-driven benefits

Indian firms are adopting flexible, data-driven employee benefits to replace outdated one-size-fits-all...

Catalina Sepulveda • Sep 22, 2026 • Resume Rewrites

Indian firms shift to flexible data-driven benefits

A modern office environment featuring a foosball table with employees engaging in teamwork. Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels A writer who shaved their head in 2023 and a hematologist working in the region illustrate how companies are rethinking employee benefits...

to better match real-life needs rather than offering one-size-fits-all packages. The traditional model—providing identical benefits across all employees—is being replaced by a more tailored approach known as the Employee Value Proposition (EVP). This new framework prioritizes flexibility, inclusivity, and practical...

Low Contract Prices Hurt Employee Wages

Low contract prices may hurt employee wages and lead to higher turnover.

Millaray Vargas • Sep 18, 2026 • Resume Rewrites

Low Contract Prices Hurt Employee Wages

F acility management firms require contracts with adequate wages. Securing business with a low contract price might offer short-term gains, but an unrealistic figure undermines long-term stability. Inadequate wages and uncertain payments lead to higher turnover, unfilled positions, increased...

hiring, overtime, training expenses, and inconsistent service quality. Overburdened staff are prone to errors, while HR teams struggle with administrative tasks and employee complaints. Clients seek improved services at reduced costs. Facility management firms require contracts and profit margins, while...