This International HR Day, we turned to key HR leaders across the Middle East to understand how they’re preserving the ‘human’ touch while adapting to tech disruption and evolving workplace norms.
Tech disruption has compelled HR leaders in the region to fully understand the implications of artificial intelligence—and to see it not as a threat to jobs, but as a powerful tool for transformation.
AI and People Analytics are reshaping workflows, roles, and employee experiences. But tech alone isn’t enough—we need ethics, agility, and data literacy to lead the future of work.
In recent conversations with Chief People Officers at MongoDB and Ahead, we uncovered a mindful, optimistic, yet cautious approach that’s essential for navigating technology, talent, and transformation across industries.
By harnessing data, HR evolves from reacting to challenges to anticipating them—transitioning from firefighting to future-proofing. The fusion of analytics and human resources marks a pivotal change in how organisations drive impact and create lasting value.
AI Tools with inclusive design, real-time translation, and accessibility features ensure that all employees, regardless of language, ability, or background, have the same opportunities for success.
Check out how the Sultanate of Oman has recently taken steps to improve the region's labour market, create better job opportunities for Omani nationals, and support the region's diverse workforce.
Here's how HR leaders are embracing next-gen technology and AI to automate routine tasks, streamline hiring, personalise development, and enhance employee experience—freeing them to focus on strategic, human-centered initiatives in an evolving workplace.
The shutdown of Skype symbolises broader missteps in the worktech space. Over time, it became bloated and confusing, making users move on to sleeker, AI-first platforms.
In a world increasingly dominated by AI and algorithms, the role of humans as 'framers' remains vital, and HR professionals must navigate both opportunities and challenges.