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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 ...

As you embark on new career opportunities in the HR field, you need to have an understanding of your prospective compensation and benefits. (File photo)

November 15th, 2016 - 11:41 GMT

Advance your HR career in MENA with the help of online tools

As many of the CV’s recruiters view are nearly identical - same format, style, and content, a little creativity can go a long way in getting you noticed. (Shutterstock/Pavel Vaschenkov)

November 14th, 2016 - 08:23 GMT

6 creative ways to get employers' attention with your CV

People form their impressions of a new co-worker based on many factors, including simply how this person is able to handle himself or herself in the first few days. (File photo)

November 13th, 2016 - 01:11 GMT

How to handle starting a new job

Understanding the team that will likely be your can help you know what hiring managers are looking for. (Shutterstock)

November 9th, 2016 - 08:16 GMT

Job seekers: Get a realistic sense of what the employer is looking for

Since teams are an integral part of today’s workplace, team dynamics are highly influential on the individual’s happiness level. (Shutterstock)

November 8th, 2016 - 07:03 GMT

Stronger together: How MENA views teamwork

With a career in education spanning over 25 years, Saniya served most recently as the International Recruiting Manager and a founding Admissions officer for six years at King’s Academy in Madaba, Jordan. (Bayt)

November 7th, 2016 - 10:45 GMT

A Day in the Life: Saniya Labadi, Educational consultant

It’s important to put procedures into place so your team knows how to properly handle issues that may frequently arise. (Shutterstock)

November 6th, 2016 - 09:50 GMT

Micromanagement vs employee accountability: Trusting your team to do the right thing

When either party — the employer or employed — takes a selfish view of compensation, they become unnecessarily antagonistic. (Shutterstock)

November 3rd, 2016 - 07:26 GMT

Employee bonuses: Does performance improve with pay raises?

You will notice that your degree on its own will not cut it. (Shutterstock)

November 2nd, 2016 - 06:28 GMT

Struggling to land your first job? Here's how to get on the road to employment

The perception and attitude of consumers is key to understanding the conditions of the economy and the job market. (Shutterstock)

November 1st, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Bayt's 2016 Consumer Confidence Report: Modest improvements, optimistic outlook

Giselle Mae Felarca-Binobo is the HR & Administration Manager at Khalifa Bin Nasser Construction & Development LLC. (Bayt)

October 31st, 2016 - 08:05 GMT

Living and working in Qatar: An expat's perspective

The fast growth of financial services sectors in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has created an influx of overseas labour, with many financial institutions now being swamped with applications from abroad. (Shutterstock)

October 30th, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Check it out: The importance of employee screening in financial services