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June 30th, 2026 - 09:43 GMT

P. Choiaqo

Ford re-hires fired engineers after AI fails to meet expectations

ALBAWABA - Ford, trying to cut costs as companies do, has bought into the AI buzz and subsequently decided to fire their top safety and quality engineers after deciding that AI can do their job. Turns out, it can’t. Ford, whose boss Jim Farley said: “AI will leave a lot of white collar people behind,” has now rehired those white collar people after AI wasn’t what it was cracked up ...

2Do is a web and mobile app designed to keep track of your commitments with action items. (Shutterstock)

March 19th, 2017 - 05:58 GMT

Apps that help you add value to the workplace

The ministry of labor wants to train 50 percent of Saudis working in the non-profit sector by 2020. (Shutterstock)

March 16th, 2017 - 10:21 GMT

Saudi labor ministry to add 60,000 non-profit jobs by 2020

Online job sites let you plan your future and career with tools for career mapping. (Freepik/Peoplecreations)

March 15th, 2017 - 01:25 GMT

Online job sites are not just for 'job hunting'

Be cautious when discussing previous work experiences. (Shutterstock)

March 14th, 2017 - 08:32 GMT

7 reasons why employers turn down job applicants

People often underestimate the importance of a well-written and well-structured email, especially in making a great first impression on the employer. (Shutterstock)

March 13th, 2017 - 06:02 GMT

Email etiquette for the job hunt: Mistakes to avoid

Being assertive as a woman can be surprising if you work in an environment that is not used to female leadership. (Shutterstock)

March 12th, 2017 - 06:53 GMT

Women in the workplace expect equality and fair treatment

For the fourth consecutive year, DHL has topped the table for organisations with outstanding workplace cultures. (Shutterstock/Andrey Khachatryan)

March 9th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

These are the top five companies to work for in the UAE

If you’re clear about what you like and dislike about your job, your chances of improving your situation are higher. (Shutterstock)

March 8th, 2017 - 06:29 GMT

Job satisfaction: Balancing expectations and reality

Among Saudi companies that plan to hire within the next three months, nearly half (42%) are going to hire for “Junior Executive” roles. (Shutterstock/Victor Jiang)

March 7th, 2017 - 07:06 GMT

Landing a job in Saudi Arabia

Entrepreneurship requires a specific set of qualities including self-discipline, self-control and hard work. (Shutterstock)

March 6th, 2017 - 06:37 GMT

5 characteristics of successful entrepreneurs

As a manager, communicating often and openly with employees can have many positive outcomes. (Shutterstock)

March 5th, 2017 - 08:56 GMT

What makes a good manager, according to MENA employees

Companies have started screening their prospective employee's social media presence to analyse their cultural fit for the organization. (Shutterstock)

March 2nd, 2017 - 07:08 GMT

A case of TMI: Social media gaffes that can destroy your career