Boost Business Performance in Saudi Arabia: The Top Benefits of Hiring Temporary Teams
Discover how hiring temporary teams in Saudi Arabia can help your business thrive. From increased flexibility to reduced workload, explore the advantages and unlock your full potential.
Enabling organisations to become more data-agile
We've united with SecondSight.Ai to create a data-science team driven to enable our customers to become more data-agile and encourage the monetisation of their data assets. As every business looks to succeed in an ever more competitive landscape leveraging data for competitive advantage is the key to success.
Halian has acquired StaffGroup
Halian is pleased to share that they have acquired Staffgroup. This strategic move creates compelling new opportunities within the Recruitment and IT Solutions market, reinforcing the companies’ visions and commitments to innovation and growth.
Meet Jon Dugdale - Director of Infrastructure Practice at Halian
Jon is a dedicated recruitment specialist who leads the Infrastructure Team with over 10 years of recruiting experience. His extensive knowledge of the regional talent market and deep understanding of the industry make him a respected team leader. In addition to his team leader role, Jon is the driving force behind Halian's Leaders In Tech events. He also provides invaluable support to Halian Academy trainees, imparting the knowledge necessary to deliver Halian's full range of recruitment services effectively.
The Great Renegotiation – redefining office work
After the first wave of the pandemic subsided, many employers were eager to call their workers back to the office. They were surprised by the number of employees who did not return. The so-called Great Resignation occurred because many workers simply did not want to return to the old normal. Many enjoyed working from home and found that they were just as, if not more, productive. Many workers were fighting burn-out and stress from the pandemic while others found that time away from the office helped them to decide to do something else.
Hiring Cybersecurity Professionals
Cybersecurity talent is notoriously hard to find. Any company looking to build its cybersecurity team had better have a solid plan – a plan that goes beyond traditional means of recruiting and retention. Cybersecurity professionals have many options. If you can find candidates, how can your company stand out as a desirable place to work? Read on to learn some of the best ways to attract cybersecurity professionals.
What makes a great UX portfolio?
A portfolio reflects the designer's creativity and serves as a true example of what they are capable of and their abilities. Read the article to find out what makes a great UX portfolio and how to impress the hiring managers by setting yourself apart.
Halian’s response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis
We have all been deeply affected by the events taking place in Ukraine. With more than 3 million people who have had to abandon their homes and lives, we have unanimously decided to put what Halian does best at, work to support as many in need as possible. The current crisis has become an international example of how different countries and cultures can unite to help people in desperate need.
A brief review of 2021 - Part 2
We are looking forward to another fantastic year of growth and opportunity, and we are geared up to meet the challenges ahead. 2021 saw an already tight job market combined with the pandemic-induced need for IT workers to create a white-hot job market.
A brief review of 2021 - Part 1
This year, Halian made the impossible possible. We launched new lines of business and digital platforms that transformed the way we work. We managed to adapt to the new changes and challenges by focusing on staying close with our employee.
Recruiting Tech Talent
Employers and recruiters are hard pressed to put the right people in the right positions, and then when they have teams in place, it is difficult to keep them together in the current market. Read the article and find out what the current challenges in recruiting tech talent are and why working with the right recruitment partner can help businesses succeed.
The Data Privacy Challenge
The implementation of data privacy regulations in the MENA region are creating new challenges and opportunities that will impact consumers and businesses locally. In an already tight labour market for tech talent, good data security specialists are hard to find and forward planning and flexibility are required to efficiently implement emerging data regulations.
Halian wins the IT & Digital Recruitment Company of the year
Halian Middle East has been named the IT & Digital Recruitment company of the year at the Tiara Awards 2021. Halian was also shortlisted in the Best Contract Recruitment Company of year category.
Mihai Interview
With an extensive background in service management, Mihai has been a crucial part of Halian’s Luxembourg team since 2019. As a result of his successes and in addition to his current role, he has recently taken the position of a Brand Ambassador for Halian. Learn more about who he is and his role in Halian in this conversation.
Adaptability and Well-Being
Now more than ever, organisations are focusing their efforts on nurturing employee well-being in the workplace. It is no more a matter of simply adapting, but becoming robustly adaptable. Read the article and find out more on how companies can support their employees in the best way.
Meet Ming Terry - a Team Leader and Backup & Storage Engineer at Halian
With an I.T. background of almost 25 years, Ming has been a vital part of Halian's team for nearly two years now. She excelled in her position, working for one of Europe's largest banks, leading not one but two teams! In her interview, we discover the advantages of relocating, the challenge of finding a job in the middle of a pandemic and how a positive mindset is sometimes all we need.