Mega merger deals record new high in Q2The worldwide boom in mega mergers and acquisitions (M&A) valued at more than $10 billion saw a new high in the second quarter (Q2) of the year against none for the corresponding period in 2014, a report said. The overall volu More… |
Towers Watson acquires Saville ConsultingTowers Watson, a global professional services company, has acquired Saville Consulting, an international psychometric assessment business, for GBP42 million ($64.8million). Dr Ahmad Waarie, Towers Watson Middle East’s managi More… |
GCC pay growth seen at 5pc in 2015GCC wages are set to rise at an average of 5 per cent in 2015, rebounding from a brief dip to 4.8 per cent last year, a report said. However, figures collected from general industry indicate that this rate of salary will descend b More… |
UAE employees’ trust in top leaders ‘slipping’A new study on corporate leadership has revealed that less than half (48 per cent) of employees surveyed in the UAE have trust and confidence in their senior leaders. Workers’ trust and confidence in corporate leaders has in More… |
ME firms finding it tough to recruit, retain top talentOrganisations in the Middle East are facing greater challenges than employers elsewhere in the world with 70 per cent of the firms admitting difficulty in attracting and retaining critical skill and high potential employees, a report said. More… |
ME firms challenged in attracting, retaining talentOrganisations in the Middle East are facing greater challenges than employers elsewhere in the world with 70 per cent of the firms admitting difficulty in attracting and retaining critical skill and high potential employees, a report said. More… |
Towers Watson unveils big ME expansion plansTowers Watson, a leading human resources consultancy, has announced is set to open a new office in Riyadh next month as part of its Middle East expansion strategy. With over 20 years’ experience in the region, Towers Watson More… |
56pc UAE employees worry about retirementOver half (56 per cent) of UAE employees are worried about their future financial state amidst concerns over their ability to retire with a sufficient income, according to research from global professional services firm, Towers Watson. More… |
Towers Watson offers insight into talent, rewardsTowers Watson, a leading global professional services company, is hosting events this month in Dubai to provide insight into the most effective ways of nurturing and rewarding talent. The Towers Watson Academy will host More… |
Towers Watson appoints new executivesTowers Watson, a leading professional services company, has appointed two senior executives - Jim Matthewman and Marjola Rintjema - to its UAE team. Based in Dubai, the executives will support and contribute to the growth of the c More… |