Insights

What recruiters look for in a LinkedIn Profile?

15 Apr 2020

We sat down with Haseeb Yaqub, from our Dubai team, who took us through some top tips for boosting your LinkedIn in order to get noticed by recruiters.

Progressive thanks heroes from manufacturing and engineering industry

12 Apr 2020

As we navigate through a global crisis, we want to pay respect to the unsung heroes supporting people in getting through this time.

Digital onboarding - tips for training new employees remotely

03 Apr 2020

Onboarding a new hire can be stressful, but especially when this must be done outside of the office. Here are our top tips on how to manage this.

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How to lead effectively when working remotely

31 Mar 2020

Managing or leading teams can be difficult at the best of time, but doing so remotely presents its own set of challenges.

Tags: MENA

How to stay connected while socially distant?

29 Mar 2020

Communication plays a big part in our lives as it is a human need and a fundamental social necessity. So how do we stay connected while practicing the art of social distancing? We’ve put together this short piece on some top tips to implement to keep teams connected.

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Tips for successful virtual job interviews

26 Mar 2020

We have summarised the most important information about the digital job interview for applicants and companies. Check it out

Tags: MENA

Top Tips to help you work from home

25 Mar 2020

Working from home is more important than ever in today's society. But for some, it is not without its challenges.

Tags: MENA

SThree COVID-19 Update

19 Mar 2020

Our purpose is to bring skilled people together to build the future, and this has never felt more important than it does today.

MENA invests big in wind energy

29 Nov 2022

MENA region is beginning to invest big in wind power projects. In this article, we look at the how this industry is shaping in the region and what countries are leading the way

Debunking the myths of Contract Recruitment in MENA Employers Edition

16 Apr 2021

The culture of ‘lifetime employment’ remains strong in various countries across the globe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is no exception. We debunk some of the myths of hiring contractors, freelancers and giggers here.

Consultant Spotlight: Veronika Palanska | Renewable Energy market in KSA

13 May 2022

Last week, we sat down with Veronika Palanska, Account Manager – Power and Renewables at Progressive Dubai. Veronika joined us in September 2019. She covers the Renewables, Utilities & Power market. We spoke to her about her take on the renewables market in the Middle East, current and future trends and developments, the road to Saudi Vision 2030 and how Progressive helps support a net zero future. Here’s what she had to say:

5 ways to retain engineering contractors in a competitive market

06 Apr 2023

Let’s dive into some of the best strategies to retain engineering talent today so you can make sure your efforts are as up-to-date and competitive as possible.