U.S. software giant Microsoft has announced that it intends to continue investing heavily into its cyber security operations, pledging to invest upward of $1 billion yearly. While the company has long paid attention to the importance of keeping a close relationship between cyber security solutions and their software division, Vice President of Microsoft security Bharat…
Employee engagement is a vast construct that touches almost all facets of human resource management. Over the years companies in the Middle East have been progressively appreciative of having effective employee engagement in place with positive outcomes on how happy employees can channel happier workplaces, and in turn have positive effects on business growth. HR…
“When you’re passionate about what you do, it comes across naturally and doesn’t feel like work.” — Yvonne Agyei, VP, People Operations, Google (UK) Passionpreneur Moustafa Hamwi sits with VP of People Operations at Google (UK) to talk about the importance of passion in whatever we do.
In traditional corporate culture, the notion of a hierarchy is often associated with a rigid structure in which seniority is valued and length of service translates directly into the scope of rewards and benefits received. This is not necessarily an inefficient model. Loyalty is an asset to both organisations and employees. A loyal employee is,…
The UAE is currently in the midst of a nationwide trend that has its origins in the highest levels of government and has filtered through to both the public and private sphere. This trend has a single, universally appealing focus: happiness. The government’s recent appointment of Ohood Al Roumi to the newly created post of…
By Edward Matti, MP, CCM Consultancy Over the last few years, we’ve been hearing a lot about mindfulness in the workplace, and more importantly, in leadership. And one must wonder what all the hype is about. Is this a form of meditation? Is this related to Emotional Intelligence? Is this scientific or simply a fad…
Kuwait City is a thriving modern hub of finance and industry – a place where weekends see shoppers flock to the air-conditioned, sleek environs of the city’s malls, in which a constellation of major international brands vie for their attention. Office buildings in the city’s business district are modern marvels, pillars of glass and steel…
The summit was attended by QD Solar and KAUST, which has invested heavily into the solar startup. Saudi Arabia is set to become a power player in the global solar market. The Kingdom has been gradually increasing its participation in the solar power sphere for several years, and reached a massive milestone earlier this month,…
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