Human Resources Club Forum highlights the importance of skills in shaping the future of work

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) held the fourth Human Resources Club Forum this year, under the title “Skills-Based Economy: The Future Roadmap for Rehabilitating the Workforce”, with the attendance and participation of nearly 300 federal government employees, club members, specialists and interested persons from all sectors and in cooperation with SHL company.

The forum, which was held virtually in cooperation with SHL, hosted Dr. David Edwards, Head of Talent Solutions Consulting in the Middle East at the company, and highlighted several themes, such as skills-based recruitment and mobility, research-based skills and thought leadership.

The guest of the forum emphasized the importance of the crucial role of skills in shaping the future of work, as well as the importance of investing in upskilling employees to maintain competitiveness in the evolving labor market.

For his part, Mohamed Farid, General Manager of SHL, Middle East and Africa, said: “Organizations that invest in their employees today are not only preparing for tomorrow, but also securing their place in the economy of the future.” He added: “The future of work revolves around skills, and in a rapidly changing global economy, organizations that prioritize reskilling and upskilling their workforce will be the ones leading the way. As industries evolve, the ability to adapt, learn new skills, and embrace innovation are no longer optional, but rather an urgent necessity.” He expressed his pride in supporting the journey to enhance future skills, in cooperation with FAHR in order to build future-ready, flexible, innovative, and adaptable competencies.

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SHL is one of the largest global companies in the field of talent management through AI technologies and revolutionary tools, supported by years of scientific research and extensive experience in the field of human capital management and development, in order to help organizations, increase productivity and identify future leaders.

The Human Resources Club, launched by FAHR in 2010, is an important intellectual and knowledge communication platform that brings together thousands of interested and specialized people in different relevant topics, to discuss human resources issues and support services or general and emerging issues.

The club is an interactive platform that brings together those interested and specialized in human resources, experts and people with distinguished experiences under one roof to exchange ideas, experiences and solutions that would enhance the roles assigned to human resources departments, institutional services and others in various sectors in the UAE.

It is worth noting that membership in the club is open and free for all those interested and concerned with the fields of human resources, institutional support and others. You can submit a membership application to the club through the FAHR’s website www.fahr.gov.ae, and the club’s email: HRClub@fahr.gov.ae