Posts filed under "Ask the HR Expert"
Help! I’m an outsider at work
Question from Job Seeker: I’ve been with the same company for almost a year and a half and there have been many changes in team members lately that I now feel like an outsider. I gave myself some time to try and adapt but nothing changed and I now feel that things are only getting [...]
Five reasons it may be time to quit
Unhappy at your job but not sure if it’s the right time to leave? You’re not alone. A survey by Bayt.com entitled “Work Satisfaction in the MENA region” (November 2012) found that 42.1% of professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are not satisfied at their current jobs. In fact, 60% would consider [...]
Five Essentials for Transitioning to a Management Role
Q. Hi, we have just promoted a fresh batch of young leaders to managerial roles. How can we make sure that this transition to management is smooth? – Safa A. A. Hi Safa, thank you for your question. It’s good to know that you are one among the 42.2% of professionals who prefer promoting from [...]
Live #CareerTuesday Q&A: Discussing Effective Job Search Strategies
Thank you for joining our live Q&A discussion last week on Twitter and Facebook. Our discussion for tomorrow will answer a question that is always asked by jobseekers: What are the most effective job search strategies? Tomorrow we’ll answer question related to the best job search strategies, for example: “how do I get the perfect [...]
Dress for the Job You Want
Question from Job Seeker: Hello, we always hear different point of views as to the importance of physical appearance at work; while some say it is very important and can jeopardize one’s job, others believe what’s most important is one’s performance during the interview and on the job. Can you please give me a final [...]
Live #CareerTuesday Q&A: Discussing Difficult Interview Questions
Thank you for joining our live Q&A discussion on our Twitter and Facebook page last week. Our topic for tomorrow is something that most of us have faced at some point in our careers: difficult interview questions. Whether it’s the most commonly asked “Tell us something about yourself” to more probing questions about your salary [...]
How to Manage Telecommuters
Q. Hi, we recently allowed telecommuting and currently have a few employees who have signed-up for this option. In light of the recent news about a major online firm vetoing telecommuting and asking all their employees to report to office, my question is, what advice do you offer on managing virtual teams or telecommuting employees [...]
Introducing #CareerTuesday: Share your opinion and get expert advice every Tuesday this March
We have an exciting March ahead of us. Along with our regular calendar of events, research reports, and more, we’re also introducing a new weekly Bayt.com #CareerTuesday live chat event on our social networks. What is #CareerTuesday? #CareerTuesday is a weekly chat session which we will hold every Tuesday from 10am to 4pm GST (Gulf [...]
What Volunteer Work Can do For You
Question from Job Seeker: This is my last year at college and I have been thinking about doing some volunteer work that I could mention on my CV to cover my lack of experience when I start applying for jobs. Do you recommend that? Can volunteer work replace work experience at least temporarily? Answer from [...]
How to choose the best CSR initiatives for your company
Q. Hi! For 2013, we are thinking of several options for our CSR initiatives. What factors should we consider as we look at investing our resources for a cause? – Hiba R. A. Excellent question, Hiba. In recent years CSR or corporate social responsibility has fast gained prominence and support among management. Organizations no longer [...]
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