As the search for talent is intensifying in many industries, research published by Cisco AppDynamics reveals the importance that jobseekers in the UAE are attaching to digital experiences. Eighty-three percent of those surveyed report they want to work for an employer that provides seamless...

Results from a self-selected survey of over 1,700 individuals with endometriosis and/or uterine fibroids has shown negative impacts on work and school experiences. We explore more of the research below. Evidation and Myovant Sciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitovant Biopharma, have...

Technology leaders still have work to do when it comes to balancing their ambitious innovation strategies with organisational priorities and a host of business challenges, according to a new Protiviti survey of more than 1,000 CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and other senior technology executives...

The Middle East and Africa are home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with the oil and gas sector being a key driver of this growth. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, including oil and gas, and many companies are now looking for more flexible and...

Almost three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they are open to returning to their pre-COVID employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market. According to a recent poll from recruiter, Robert Walters, of...

ShiftMed, a leader in on-demand workforce technology, has announced a partnership with Smartlinx, a cloud-based workforce management platform for post-acute, senior care and other healthcare facilities. With this integration, healthcare facilities utilising the Smartlinx Staffing Marketplace...

Two-thirds of white-collar professionals (60%) have admitted to ‘rage applying’ to a new job since the beginning of the year – with a toxic workplace culture (56%) being the primary motivating factor. The trend – which has seen a spike since New Year appraisals –...

Lots of meetings are often not very productive for employees. Time is precious and meetings should only be held if needed. And if they are scheduled, Paul Sloane, a leading speaker, expert facilitator and best-selling author, has suggested ways to make the meetings more fun and interesting. He...

Investing in a business model that puts your employees first means that you are more likely to retain talent. This involves building a culture and workplace that attracts and retains the workforce, including corporate social responsibility initiatives (CSR) − which includes diversity,...

International Women’s Day is today (March 8) to celebrate women’s achievement and to push for a gender equal world. And it follows hot on the heels of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which was celebrated last month. Despite a shortage of skills in most of the...