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Top 4 Reasons Employees Quit – How to Hire Staff who Stick

Top 4 Reasons Employees Quit – How to Hire Staff who Stick

“What was their reason for leaving?” The four most common reasons for leaving their organization were, in order of rank: Limited career/promotion opportunities Supervisor lacked respect/support Compensation Job duties boring/no challenge. Of course, ordinarily staff retention is a key focus of the ‘at work’ HR Business partners and employee relations team. However, upon knowing these top reasons for employees leaving it becomes clear that there are real steps that recruiters can and should be taking to not only hire staff…

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Two-month amnesty to illegal residents

Two-month amnesty to illegal residents

Abu Dhabi: A two-month amnesty has been granted to illegal residents, allowing them to leave the country without penalty or regularize their visas, a senior official said. Major General Nasser Awadi Al Menhali, Assistant Undersecretary for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, told a news conference: “Illegal residents who overstayed their visas can visit residency departments across the UAE to obtain outpasses and leave the country without penalties, or regularise their visas, after payment of fines between December 4 and February…

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Alberta – Canada, Training and Job Placement Support – Program

Alberta – Canada, Training and Job Placement Support – Program

Skilled Labour & Trades – International: As Canada’s population is set to retire in massive numbers, the personnel shortage is problematic at present, and certainly going to be pandemic in the near future. The reality is this; the nation of Canada and certainly the province of Alberta will not be able to replace or replenish its loss of soon to be retired Skilled Labourers and Journeyman, let alone deal with staffing demands associated with the expected increase of energy consumption….

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Salary increases in UAE, Saudi and Qatar to overtake inflation rates.

Salary increases in UAE, Saudi and Qatar to overtake inflation rates.

Dubai: Your wallet may just get heavier: Salaries in the UAE could rise by five per cent next year, with the highest raises expected in the energy, consumer goods and technology sectors, according to a recent survey. A survey of about 500 companies in the Gulf across industries forecasts a five per cent rise in the UAE, 5.6 per cent in Qatar and six per cent in Saudi Arabia during 2013 — which will remain above the forecast inflation rates,…

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Qatar’s public sector to get 10 days off for Eid

Qatar’s public sector to get 10 days off for Eid

Manama: Qatar’s public sector employees will be given 10 days off as the country celebrates Eid Al Adha. The holidays will start on Thursday, October 25, and will end on Saturday, November 3. Eid holidays are usually four days, one day before Eid as pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat in the outskirts of Makkah and Muslims not performing pilgrimage are encouraged to fast. With Eid expected to start on Friday, two days will be given in lieu of the official weekend…

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227 illegal residents arrested in Oman

227 illegal residents arrested in Oman

Muscat: The authorities in Oman continued their crackdown against the illegal expatriate work force in the country by extending the dragnet to the interior region this week. “227 foreigners have been arrested during a raid at a number of locations in historic Nizwa town. 90 of those arrested had entered Oman illegally while 137 had violated the country’s residency laws. The senior police officer added that the raid was carried out with the cooperation of the Attorney General’s office and…

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Why to go for jobs in Gulf Countries?

Why to go for jobs in Gulf Countries?

  The thrill of exploring foreign land for employment opportunities has driven Indians since a long time. The Gulf regions have emerged as one of the popular job destinations not only among Indians but job seekers across the globe. High pay,excellent working conditions, and the desire to be a part of the lavish lifestyle afforded by the Gulf countries have been some of the reasons behind their popularity as job destinations. Here’s more on why Gulf countries have successfully drawn…

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Everything you needed to know about recruitment agencies but were afraid to ask…

Everything you needed to know about recruitment agencies but were afraid to ask…

    How agencies work: You can either register with an agency directly by sending them a CV, or apply to a vacancy that you’ve seen on their website. A consultant will give you a call to discuss your skills and experience, and add you to their database. When new vacancies come in, the consultant searches the database for keywords (make sure you get yours right), and will ring you to suggest that you apply with a more tailored CV….

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Why would you change your job?

Why would you change your job?

For each of us, there are various reasons, situations or moments in life that make us look for a new job. If you find yourself in one of the following situations, you should not be afraid to admit that it is time for a change. Reasons to change your job: No opportunities for promotion or professional development; It is a boring and routine work; Salary does not meet your expectations; You need a change in your life; You have decided…

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No ban on visit visa: UAE govt

No ban on visit visa: UAE govt

The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has clarified that there is no ban on visit visa for unskilled workers from countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Denying press reports, Major General Nasser Al Awadi Al Menhali, Assistant Undersecretary for Naturalization & Residency and Ports Affairs at the Ministry of Interior said, departments of naturalization & residency across the country were processing visit visa transactions for would-be applicants consistent with standard procedures. Media reports said, the UAE…

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