Frazer Jones has launched our 'HR On Demand' offering, pooling together our leading HR contract professionals across all HR specialisms who are immediately available and ready to add value to your teams! Director of Talent Acquisition 15 years HR Experience Talent acquisition sourcing both local talent and working internationally Experienced in managing teams Stable career i...
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HR on Demand
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Global HR Spotlight 2020
By Simon StephensOver the last decade, the world of work has seen significant change, none more so than the last six months. Technology’s gradual creep into the workspace has become a sprint, continuing faster than many of us would have believed possible. Without this invasion of technology and our ability to use it to manage increasingly complex work-based and social relationships, how woul...
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How to successfully not meet your candidate
By Gemma NelsonDo you have everything in place to secure your perfect candidate? Many employers are now casting their nets further afield to attract top talent or are in situations where face-to-face meetings and/or travel has become restricted. One of the challenges that comes with this is the ability to conduct a successful interview process, even if the candidate cannot be met in perso...
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Candidate Guide to Video and Telephone Interviews
By Matt LongYour essential guide to preparing for video and telephone interviews Whilst there are certain things to consider when interviewing via video conference or telephone, the most important to remember is that it is still an interview so preparation remains key! We have created a simple and helpful guide for you should you be interviewing remotely. To download the full guide, ple...
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Global HR Spotlight
By Darren WentworthEvery year, Frazer Jones surveys their senior global HR network asking questions about the current market and trends. Last year our Global HR Spotlight focused on the current shape and scope of the people and talent arenas, identifying global trends, challenges and opportunities with regional variations. This year we will be releasing three topic specific editions which will...
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Global HR Report
By Simon StephensBusiness is never static – and neither is the discipline of HR. As a transforming profession, serving evolving organisations, HR is developing within a context of globalisation, digitisation, complexity and demographic change. Frazer Jones’ annual global survey of senior HR professionals aims to shine a light on the current shape and scope of the people and talent arenas, id...
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Erosion of the rewards landscape in the Middle East
By Simon StephensThere is no doubt that the Middle East continues to be a popular destination for expat Human Resource professionals from around the world, but for some there has been a steady decline in the financial rewards on offer. The region remains an attractive tax free haven (for most nationalities) from a direct taxation perspective, despite a seemingly ever-increasing level of indi...
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Simon Stephens, Head of Frazer Jones ME, interviewed by People Management
By Simon StephensSimon Stephens was delighted to be interviewed by Kirsty Tuxford, People Management Middle East, recently for her article on how VAT could affect benefits packages in the UAE. Could there be a reduction in expat rewards to compensate for costs associated with the introduction of VAT? The implementation of VAT in the UAE in 2018 will mean extra expenditure for businesses and ...
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Nationalization Targets: An HR Conundrum
By Simon StephensNationalization, how does it affect recruiting in the Middle East region? Targets in the Middle East create problems for multinational firms looking to acquire the best talent, writes Simon Stephens, Head of Frazer Jones Middle East. It is well known that having the right people in the right place at the right time with the right skills is a key factor in the success of any ...
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Regional Remits - Wandering Stars
By Simon StephensExpanding workforces in the Middle East increasingly call for pan-regional HR teams, says Simon Stephens. How does this impact on the profile of regional HR Directors and Managers? With more organisations escalating their Middle East activities from cross-border trading to actually setting up camp in new markets, it’s increasingly the case that HR needs more senior local rep...
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