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Cooper Fitch
French talent agency acquires Dubai’s Cooper Fitch in expansion push
The Dubai-headquartered firm will continue to operate in the region using the Cooper Fitch brand
Top business leaders claim that attracting and retaining talent remains the biggest challenge for growth in 2022
Talent, company culture, and employee engagement remain key challenges faced by organisations, according to the inaugural Cooper Fitch GCC CEO report
Dubai’s Cooper Fitch in 147% revenue rise, set to expand overseas – CEO
Recruitment firm Cooper Fitch is in the final stages of opening an office in Saudi Arabia
Management buyout: The UAE journey from employee to entrepreneur
Not many people take the leap of faith and decide they want to buy the company they are working for, especially in a transient market like the Middle East. Trefor Murphy, CEO of Cooper Fitch, is one of the few who tried it and lives to tell the tale
Opinion: Why it’s time to start banking on SME success
Thomas Lundgren, the legendary founder of furniture brand THE One, certainly knows how to keep himself in check. Walking up the stairs at his home, the walls are adorned with framed copies of rejection letters he received from banks and investors when he was starting out and looking for funding.
Video: How can employment termination be made humane?
Burning bridges with former employees could lead to companies getting burnt.
Opinion: You’re fired (but don’t take it too personally)
Burning bridges with former employees could lead to companies getting burnt
The business of making layoffs humane in the UAE
Mergers and low oil prices are forcing companies to trim down workforce. When this unwelcomed situation comes to light, employers must take key steps for effective execution of an outplacement plan
Salaries in Saudi to increase 5-6% in 2019, says Cooper Fitch
A 15% rise in women in the workforce is also expected over the next 12 months