Fitness First to create 300-400 new jobs

Health club chain on an aggressive expansion spree across the Middle East with a target of 100 clubs in the next five years.

UAE’s Tejari To Double Staff By 2015

The Dubai-based e-procurement technology provider plans to expand operations across the GCC.

Salary Gap Widens In The GCC

Managers in the Gulf are earning seven times as much as their employees as demand for mid-level talent continues.

Job Unhappiness Causes Absenteeism

Most employees in the MENA region miss work because of low satisfaction and lack of responsibility, says survey.

Nestle To Offer 800 Jobs In Dubai

The Swiss company is opening a Dhs500 million manufacturing plant in Dubai World Central.

MENA Women Eye Top Wages

A good salary is the main priority for 59 per cent of women looking for jobs in the MENA region, says survey.

How Do You Ask For A Promotion?

Work hard and prepare from day one, writes Carrie Shanahan, consultant at The Gulf Recruitment Group.

Emirates On Recruitment Drive

Flagship airline group seeks to recruit more nationals and promote Emiratis into management roles.

Employees Without Roots

Local firms must make staff feel at home, writes Dr. Tommy Weir, advisor on emerging market leadership.

MENA English Speakers Earn More

English speakers in the region can earn three times more than those who don’t speak the language, says study.

Getting Ahead In Your Career

Further education and soft skill management will help boost your chances of promotion, say experts.

Why Internships Help Your Business

Offering work experience will raise your company profile, says Nicola Tanner, founder of Smart People Coaching.

Marriott To Hire 12,000 Staff

Company plans 43 more hotels and 100 per cent more jobs in the next five years.

Saudi Leads In Job Creation

Around 77 per cent of Saudi firms are planning to hire more staff this year, according to a new survey.

How To Get Your Boss To Say ‘Yes’

If you really want something, put your heart into it, writes Dr. Tommy Weir, advisor on emerging market leadership.

The Revolutionary Future Of Work

Employers need to radically change old working models, writes Alison Maitland, senior visiting fellow at Cass Business School.

Ten Steps For Your Personal Brand

Define yourself according to your own unique strengths, says Marissa Woods, the CEO of style consultancy Image Factor.

What’s Your Leadership Brand?

Big brand companies are led by leaders with a strong personal brand, writes leadership expert, Tommy Weir