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GCC HR pros value human intuition in hiring

by Emilia Reyes

Over half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust AI tools as their primary career advisor, which may seem contradictory. A new workforce sentiment survey shows that 80% of HR practitioners in UAE and 81% in Saudi Arabia consider human intuition essential for hiring, even as AI tool usage rapidly expands globally today. Over half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust…

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Marketing specialists now require AI-assisted content creation and data analysis skills despite retaining the same job title. Human resources departments have long structured employee management around fixed roles—recruiting for specific job titles, evaluating performance against rigid criteria, and charting career paths along predictable trajectories. Yet those roles have become unstable even when the titles remain unchanged. A marketing specialist today may still carry the title "marketing," but the required skills…

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Chris Britton says transparency becomes legal non‑negotiable

by Emilia Reyes

Salary transparency is set to become a legal requirement in the UK after the government announced plans to amend anti‑discrimination legislation, mandating that employers list pay details in job adverts. Transparency builds trust. New law makes pay details compulsory The upcoming rule aims to eliminate hidden compensation and give job seekers clear information before they apply. Campaign groups have welcomed the move, saying that honest adverts should have been standard…

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Worker with Tourette’s wins £10k payout

Worker with Tourette's syndrome wins nearly £10,000 in disability discrimination case against...

Catalina Sepulveda • Oct 1, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Worker with Tourette’s wins £10k payout

M r Gee's contract was terminated in November 2020. In a disability discrimination case, a worker with Tourette syndrome, Mr Gee, secured nearly £10,000. He was employed by confectionery firm JF Renshaw, which later went into administration and was...

taken over by British Bakels in 2023. In November 2020, Gee's contract was terminated with a one-week notice period. He later sought re-employment with the firm, submitting applications in June 2021 and again in June 2023, each of which was...

Informa Connect Launches HR Certifications for AI and Sustainability

Informa Connect Academy offers HR certifications in AI and sustainability, combining in-person...

Emilia Reyes • Sep 28, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Informa Connect Launches HR Certifications for AI and Sustainability

I nforma Connect Academy provides in-person HR certification sessions in Dubai and online options. Informa Connect Academy delivers professional certifications designed to strengthen the capabilities of HR professionals in a dynamic, evolving workplace. These programs span critical areas such...

as artificial intelligence, leadership development, and workforce analytics, offering both in-person sessions in Dubai and online alternatives to meet diverse learning preferences. The academy’s offerings are strategically crafted to align with current industry demands and prepare professionals for emerging challenges...

UAE tightens private-sector pension compliance with new monitoring system

The UAE’s new monitoring system with Etihad Credit Bureau strengthens private-sector pension...

Millaray Vargas • Sep 24, 2026 • Salary Insights

UAE tightens private-sector pension compliance with new monitoring system

T he collaboration will utilize Etihad Credit Bureau’s financial monitoring tools to ensure accurate pension deductions and reporting. The UAE’s General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has finalized a preliminary agreement with Etihad Credit Bureau to assist private-sector...

employers in meeting their pension contribution obligations for Emirati workers. This initiative supports the government’s broader effort to improve workforce security, particularly in the private sector, where adherence to pension laws has often been inconsistent. The collaboration will utilize Etihad...

Superworks Helps Indian CHROs Manage HR Tech Complexity

Superworks helps Indian CHROs manage HR tech complexity across multiple platforms. Learn...

Emilia Reyes • Sep 21, 2026 • Salary Insights

Superworks Helps Indian CHROs Manage HR Tech Complexity

“ Our focus was not to build just another payroll or HRMS tool that connects with others. Photo: Markus Winkler/Pexels Superworks aims to address a pressing challenge for India’s chief human resources officers: the growing complexity of HR technology...

ecosystems assembled incrementally, forcing teams to manually reconcile data across five or six separate platforms every month. How Disconnected HR Systems Impose Hidden Expenses The proliferation of fragmented HR technology suites rarely stems from intentional poor planning. Instead, they emerge...