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HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide

International banking giant HSBC confirmed on Monday it would cut a further 25,000 jobs between now and 2013 as part of a broader cost-cutting...

Employees Still Prefer a Male Boss

50 years ago, it was nearly impossible to find a woman in charge of a business or a female director. Today, a lot has...

Four trends that will impact the future of your job

Whether you’re an optimist pointing to predictions of job creation or you’ve been worrying that a robot might be after your job, one thing...

Which Jobs Are in Demand

Growing economies usually add new jobs at fast pace. With Expo 2020 fast approaching in Dubai, the annual rate of growth in new jobs...

Dubai, Abu Dhabi in Top 5 Preferred Global Work Destinations, BCG...

The fourth global study on international mobility trends by BCG, the network, and The Stepstone Group features survey data from more than 150,000 workforce...

MENA Youth Unemployment Rate Highest Worldwide

Over 30% of the youth in MENA region is unemployed. In addition, more than 40% of the young people are not active. This means, that...

Ramadan’s Shorter Work Weeks Can Be Productive, HR Experts

Businesses often believe that Ramadan is associated with a slowing down of operations, fewer hours worked and general loss of effectiveness. Yet pragmatic business...

How to Recognise The Weak Manager

Working under a smart and effective manager is essential – not only for the company, but for each and every employee’s performance and career...

The Truth About AIs Impact on Jobs in UAE

According to a recent research report from PwC, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to account for approximately 13.6% of the United Arab Emirates’ GDP...

Best Expat Destinations in 2014

Ecuador is the top country for expats this year, according to the Expat Insider 2014 index. The ranking is based on different factors like...

Where Are The Summer Job Opportunities

It’s that time of year. School is out, and many high school and college students are already beginning their summer jobs. Temporary summer work...

Sony to cut nearly 10,000 jobs worldwide

In 2008 Sony axed 16,000 jobs Sony Corp. plans to reduce its workforce by an estimated 10,000 jobs, or about 6% of its global workforce....

Top 10 Dubai Jobs Online Spots

Hunt for Dubai jobs with the help of Dubai Chronicle's tips Not so long ago Dubai was a relatively small town, although the trading hub of the...

2016 Salary Increase Forecast: Less Jobs, Limited Allowances

2016 Set to be a Year of Fiscal Prudence with Remuneration, Benefits and Compensation across the Gulf Global human resources consultancy Mercer Middle East releases...

Talent and HR Trends in 2013

Only 4% of EMEA survey respondents believe their HR programs are truly exceptional Developing leaders and succession planning, employee engagement and connecting HR with business...

Does advanced technology steal jobs?

Since the beginning of the industrial age, people fear that advanced technology development will increase the unemployment worldwide. Economists with more classical views ensured...

Rising UAE Salaries May Fail to Keep Expats in UAE

You do not need official statics and researchers to notice that despite the increasing salaries in the UAE, the rising cost of living is...

Why “homemaker” could be your happiest job ever

How the job of a homemaker could be the happiest job you could ever have if you have to work double the hours? At...