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What makes a great UX portfolio?

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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.

Navigating the Great Resignation

Navigating the Great Resignation

Wouldn’t it be ironic if a company lost half of its staff when they forced workers back into the office, only to find remote workers to replace them? This isn’t much of a fictional story nowadays, especially for organisations that foolishly discarded years of experience and institutional knowledge just because they did not understand the employment landscape.

The Post-COVID Talent Wars: The Scramble for Workers in a More Digital World

The Post-COVID Talent Wars: The Scramble for Workers in a More Digital World

The Talent Wars are a reality many businesses are facing due to the accelerated adoption of digital technologies. Finding, onboarding, and keeping the best tech talent is challenging for companies in all sectors. Find out how you can win with the support of the right recruitment ally.

Halian Sarl and Halian Search joins AMCHAM

Halian Sarl and Halian Search joins AMCHAM

We are proud to announce that Halian Sarl and Halian Search became members of the AmCham Luxembourg Benefits Club.

Embracing advanced data and smart services to power more meaningful human-to-human connections

Embracing advanced data and smart services to power more meaningful human-to-human connections

Embracing advanced data and smart services to power more meaningful human-to-human connections

Meet Jonathan Nolasco - Halian’s Dubai based

Meet Jonathan Nolasco - Halian’s Dubai based

"Johny" is one of Halian’s longest-serving veterans with over ten years of service in our Dubai team. In total, he has over 20 years of experience in the tech talent sector and is now focussed on client management for a major Healthtech customer. He leads by example and can always be relied upon to deliver when it matters most.

Interview with Anna Lytvynenko

Interview with Anna Lytvynenko

Read our interview with Anna to find out if her path to success was easy and which personality trait helped her the most in her journey.