UAE career experts weigh in on the viral TikTok theory that being too ‘nice’ at work can hinder promotions, advising employees to proactively promote their brand and map out promotion criteria with managers
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AB Majlis podcast: Remote work can stunt career growth, says Hawksby founder Justin Kent
Remote work risks stunting careers without in-person connections
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Most UAE students plan career goals in schools, says survey
They also recognised the merits of collaboration, flexibility and initiative, but most did not consider technology, information and media literacy as key to their future success
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX hires 14-year-old to work at Starlink
SpaceX is the “coolest company on the planet,” said the 14-year-old
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UAE employees are ‘career cushioning’ as fear of recession, inflation, termination looms
Career cushioning often involves the metaphorical action of ‘cushioning’ oneself from the pain of unexpected job loss
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Elon Musk’s 6 rules for ‘insane productivity’ at Twitter
These are the six rules to thrive at any company owned by Elon Musk, the billionaire told employees in a leaked email
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Steps to find your purpose and meet your goals in life
Khaled Sharbatly, the group chief investments officer and partner at desert technologies, shares a few simple ways to set short, mid, and long-term goals, while pursuing your purpose in life
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Video: Tips to successfully on-board new employees
Sonia Tshabalala, regional people director, at Sage AMEA, shares recommendations for a successful on-boarding experience
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Chalhoub Group tops LinkedIn list of UAE companies for career growth
Mubadala, Al Tayer, and Majid Al Futtaim remain on the list, which ranks businesses that prioritise an inclusive environment for employee growth and success
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Developing enough self-confidence to hire the best people
The strongest companies are built by leaders who let their employees excel, which means being confident enough to embrace our own flaws
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How conversations with industry experts will grow your career by 10x
According to a report published in Guider, 25 percent of employees who enrolled in a mentoring programme had a salary grade change! This is just one of the many incentives of getting a mentor
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Why personal branding is not a trend
If we look at the way recruitment has evolved in the past 10 years, it makes sense that personal branding has gained huge momentum in our corporate life
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You failed, congratulations!
There is no one right way to go about achieving professional success but let us all agree that our career progression and fulfilment should never be hampered by fear
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Video: Top 3 tips for becoming successful in the MENA region
Sadi Al Sadi, CEO (MEA) Slimstock shares three key tips for success in the Middle East and North Africa region.