Quiet Quitting is a hot topic after a TikTok video went viral, saying “work is not your life” and there are many thoughts and opinions around this. But what is it, is it a good idea for an employee to ‘Quiet Quit’, and as...
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Since 2021, the UAE government has launched a number of laws and initiatives to support the localisation of employees within the private sector. Part of the Emiratisation policy for the private sector is an obligation to recruit Emirati National’s at a rate of 2%...
With exponential changes in digital banking and as technology continues to revolutionise financial services for consumers and businesses, the demand for great employees is high – but what skills are in demand and how much are employers in the UAE paying? Mark Nancarrow, Managing...
Every day, millions of people around the world hand in their resignation, in fact, around one in five workers plan to quit their jobs in 2022, according to a recent survey of the global workforce. Yet, managers are often surprised when one of their...
When you’re interviewing for a new tech employee, whether it’s an Integration Developer, a Product Owner or a Relationship Manager, there are specific points that you must explore during the recruitment process. There are many reasons why the tech recruitment process doesn’t go as...
Even the most experienced Restructuring Specialist or Technology Architect will have question marks in their heads about whether they’re really ‘right’ for the job they’re applying for. Interviews throw up all kinds of feelings of insecurity, and we end up comparing ourselves to the...
There has been an increasing global skills shortage, leading to many UAE employers struggling to onboard the Tech talent they need. The UAE is currently a hotbed for Tech activity. After growing sharply since 2017, the UAE is now home to one-third of Tech...
Countries in the Middle East have managed to revive their economies after the coronavirus outbreak, and the region has fared better than many other areas across the world. The Cyber security sector is now in the refocusing stage, where organisations are taking steps to...
Leadership is not a skill that comes naturally to everyone – it is an art which aspirational business leaders must work on continuously. Several leadership skills are crucial to the success of your organisation – delegation skills being one of them. Some people are...
As advancements in technology increased at a dramatic rate over the last 15 years, an indisputable gap opened up between the available technology and the people who were qualified to work and develop projects at this level. The skills gap has been a problem...
No-one could have predicted the pandemic and its effect on organisations across the globe; indeed, we are still yet to see what the full results could bring. We are in a time of critical business change. Executives and business decision-makers have had to go...
Are the traditional growth strategies that have worked for years still relevant? These are the questions that tech business owners and executives are asking themselves as the world adapts to our ‘new normal’. Success in a post-pandemic world will require a slightly adapted growth...
The pandemic has changed the nature of work for many sectors, not least those working in the tech sphere. During the pandemic, tech and particularly banking tech was the saviour of many businesses and indeed our personal lives. The events of recent months have...
Employer branding has been a dominant HR topic over the last few years as banking tech employers aimed to position themselves as the go-to employer for the most valuable candidates. But the pandemic has challenged significant parts of what it means to be a...
The changes that the world has gone through this year have been significant. Technology has been at the heart of many of the success stories of the pandemic. Banking and payment techhavebeen integral to the survival of many organisations, as the world moves towards...
Developing yourCyber Securityteam is a win-winsituation, yet so many leaders overlook how crucial this part of leadership is to the success oftheirorganisation. Encouraging your team to make strategic progression develops them as individuals, but also strengthens your businesses credentials. Training employees can cost businesses...
Theskills that you need in your payment tech company are constantly evolving. Payment technologyis expanding more rapidly thanthe rest of the tech sector, with investment in payment-related fintech double that of other tech industries. A recentreport by the Emerging Payments Associationhas found that the...
You’ve landed a newtech role – congratulations! At this point, you will have made a success of your interview, andconnectedwith the hiring manager; the next stage is to make sure you get the best start possible within your team in your new organisation. In...
It is becoming harder for employers to find the talent they need in an increasingly crowded market. Since the pandemic struck, we have seen movement in the jobs market that is not expected to settle for some time.This has meant that there are more...
Demand is continually outstripping supply inthe tech sector. Astudy by Manpower Groupon closing the skills gap found that 54% of international businesses reported skills shortages; a number which has doubled in the last decade. As a payment tech employer, you have probably noticed...
When you have applied and been interviewed for several roles but have continued to be unsuccessful, it is natural to want to know why. There could be several reasons for you not securing the digital banking positions you have applied for – some are...
When you’re in the process of changing tech jobs, it is always worth having some insider recruitment knowledge as to what to look for in your next employer. You might have a specific goal in mind. For example, you might want to work for...
Interviewing is not a skill that anyone is born with – it takes practice. As a hiring manager in the finance and technology sector, you have the essential job of making sure every new team member is not only right for the role but...
The path to the top in your Tech career will contain different arcs. From the size and type of companies you choose to work with to the different areas you want to specialise in – there are a lot of options to consider. With...
What do all successful payment tech companies have in common? The answer is high staff retention rates. AtFlow Talent, our job is finding the best payment tech candidates their ideal roles with you, our clients. Because of this, we get to know what it...
With the competition for business-critical technology candidates in the UAE tougher than ever, what can employers change in their approach to make sure that every hire is the ‘right’ one? PwC’s 2019 annual CEO survey found that 80% of CEOs worried about the availability...
Hiring technology talent has never been more challenging. A recent snap poll conducted at the WSJ CIO Network’s annual meeting found that more than half of all CIOs are ‘secretly worried that their firms don’t have the IT talent they will need to compete’....
As part of the UAE’s Vision 2021 initiative, it is one of the government’s goals to become a knowledge-based economy led by Emirati nationals. This is being achieved by the successful implementation of Emirati quotas in critical sectors. Banking is one of the sectors...
There is a big difference between hiring an ‘A’ player for your team and hiring a ‘B’ or ‘C’ player to fill a key position. With the tech skills shortage affecting many organisations, employers realise the value, and in many cases, the necessity of...
As we enter a new decade, there is so much to look forward to in the world of fintech – in fact, it’s only just getting started. The disruptive technologies that have emerged in recent years are already being built upon. There is a...
In today’s hyper-connected world, every company has a reputation, whether they actively cultivate it or not. In a similar way that a commercial brand can affect the way a consumer feels about you, so too can your employer brand impact a candidate’s decision on...
Today’s candidates want more from their finance careers than an excellent remuneration package. They want an opportunity for progression, a chance to do something meaningful, and most importantly, they want a strong company culture. Culture defines your business, and how you do things. For...
Here’s a good question to reflect on: when was the last time you stepped outside of your comfort zone? Comfort zones exist for a reason; they provide a sense of peace and safety, and the confidence that comes from knowing what to expect. As...
Let’s say your recruitment company sent you 10 CVs for an IT project manager role; how many of those CVs would you expect to lead to an interview? You probably answered 5; after all, a recruitment specialist who truly understands your sector should be...
Finding the perfect people for your team is only the first step on any finance team’s journey. Once your recruitment specialists have helped you to locate the right candidates, you will also need to retain them for as long as possible. As the job...
One of the most effective ways to succeed in your finance career, is to create a personal brand. In addition to showing your management and colleagues that you’re serious and proactive about your career, working on your personal brand can also make you more...
There’s no getting around it: Emiratisation is here to stay, and it’s the key to future economic growth in the region. While Emiratisation has been a high-profile and contentious topic among UAE-based companies for the last decade, it’s now becoming an increasingly important consideration...
There are many steps involved in creating a successful technology team. After you’ve collaborated with a specialist recruitment company like Flow Talent to find your ideal candidates, you still need to make sure that you’re creating an environment where your employees can thrive. A...
Imagine the scene: you’ve finally got an interview for your dream job in technology – it’s a position you’ve been working toward (and dreaming of) for months. After a mostly sleepless night, the big day arrives, the hour is finally at hand; things are...
Over our last series of blogs, we have shared how to work your way through the career development process from deciding to move, to the interview process, itself. The one thing I wanted to address today is precisely what is your hiring manager or...
In a previous post, we shared part one of our onboarding series, and you can find it here. We revealed the data on onboarding and the many benefits for your organisation once you have a good process in place. Today we are continuing with...
This topic is so critical to any organisation that wants to get the best out of their new hires and ensure an engaged workforce that we have written two posts for you. The topic? Onboarding talent. Today’s workforce expects so much more from their...
The world is brimming with intelligent, hard-working people committed to accomplishing great things. As new opportunities emerge throughout the industry, many financial professionals are struggling to determine their value in the current marketplace. Knowing your worth is a crucial component in any career plan,...
Whether you’re a blockchain analyst or a Technology Project Manager, we all want to stand out at work. The more you rise above the crowd, the more likely you are to earn the promotion you’ve been craving, impress your business leaders and win extra...
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), we spend a third of our adult lives at work. It only makes sense that we’d want to feel engaged and fulfilled by our jobs. These days, it’s not just a stable salary and a range of...