People management advice

Discover people management advice for increasing productivity and morale so your workers feel valued and want to stay with your company.

How managers can effectively communicate in the workplace

Whether you’re a manager at a large company or a small business, the way you communicate with your employees can pave the road to success — or create a path of increasing uncertainty.

Why employee recognition should be every manager's top priority

Our UAE recruitment experts share why strategic employee recognition initiatives are vital to company culture, the positive impact on business outputs, and how you can reward your employees for their efforts.

5 steps to successfully handle an employee raise request

Our experts are here to help you successfully traverse salary negotiations while still showing appreciation and recognition for employees. They share examples of reasons for a salary raise, how to set those expectations, and non-financial alternatives.

30 creative ideas for boosting employee morale and retention

Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach for recognising a job well done, we have compiled 30 creative suggestions for you.

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2024 Salary Guide

Explore Robert Half’s 2024 salary guide, including up-to-date salaries, perks and benefits and hiring trends in Dubai and the UAE. 

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Top tech trends 2024

Technology leaders from Robert Half and Protiviti explore three tech trends in 2024 that leaders need to prepare for.

Instilling effective employee communication in the workplace

It’s important for managers to both demonstrate and encourage a good line of communication in the workplace. Here are five ways you can guarantee effective employee communication.

Hiring in the UAE: top skills in demand for 2024 by sector

Our UAE recruitment experts reveal the top skills in demand for 2024 by sector. Find out which technical skills to learn and the top soft skills in demand.

5 steps to successfully handling an employee raise request

How you handle an employee raise request can directly impact team morale. Our experts give examples of reasons for a salary raise and 5 top negotiation tips.

Why employee recognition should be every manager’s priority

How important is employee recognition? According to experts, it's vital. Our recruiters share the reasons why and reveal how to give meaningful rewards.

The best situational questions to ask during an interview

Ask your candidates these situational interview questions to identify their potential and find the best fit for your company.

Essential tips for leading diverse teams

Do you have the cross-cultural management skills needed to lead international teams? Here are 8 tips to help you lead a diverse team.

Why are so many Brits moving to Dubai?

While there is interest from candidates across the UK, we are talking to a disproportionate number of people looking to leave London and start fresh in Dubai. So, why are employees so keen to pack up and leave the City?

How to hold on to the best talent in UAE?

The UAE has long been the golden child of the Middle East when it comes to hiring in the best talent, but in recent years Qatar and Saudi Arabia have been making a play for its crown.