HR Evolution, Employee Wellbeing, and Meaningful Work with Bothaina Al Ali

Join Arsalan and Bothaina Al Ali, Group Head of HR at Al Masaood Group, for an insightful conversation on navigating career transitions and the evolving landscape of HR. Bothaina shares her journey from junior HR roles to managerial positions, highlighting the importance of passion and adaptation in personal and professional growth.

Discover how HR is evolving beyond basic tasks, focusing on personal connections and employee well-being. Learn about the shift towards People and Culture and the challenges of fostering diversity in the workplace.

In this episode, explore the value of soft skills versus industry expertise and how Al Masaood supported its team during the pandemic. Understand why meaningful work matters and how the new Emirati generation is reshaping workplace norms.

Join us for an insightful conversation about navigating today's ever-changing work landscape.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Bothaina’s Background

03:06 - Moving to Abu Dhabi

23:21 - Choosing HR as a Career Path

25:42 - The Evolution of HR

30:16 - The Change from HR to Human Capital

33:40 - Fostering Culture

37:41 - Bothaina’s Role Transition

42:58 - Assuming Leadership Roles

46:37 - HR's Role in Aligning Values

50:10 - Evaluation of Candidates through Interviews & Psychometric Tests

50:00 - Moving Between Industries

56:30 - HR Acumen vs Industry-Specific Experience

59:34 - Importance of Well-being

01:08:20 - Handling of Well-being during COVID-19

01:13:46 - Initiatives for Well-being Integration

01:19:19 - Shift in Attitude of the Younger Emirati Generation

01:26:55 - Emiratis Joining the Private Sector

01:29:14 - Importance of Being Passionate About Your Job

01:30:43 - Closing Words

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