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simultaneously hire during 2017 , as natural attrition and changes in business requirements create vacancies that need to be filled .
“ What we discovered was that , to cut costs , some companies are eliminating a range of jobs within their organizations , reducing department sizes and consolidating multiple job descriptions within a single hire .” said GulfTalent Managing Director , Yasser Hatami . “ This may be good news for those possessing a range of skill sets , though less fortunate for those highly specialized in a single discipline .”
According to Hatami , this trend has stimulated a demand for training from both companies and individuals seeking to reinforce their capabilities and learn new marketable skills in a highly competitive job market . As a result , GulfTalent has witnessed a surge in demand on its courses platform , including online courses that can be taken remotely , in addition to its core jobs and recruitment services which continue to attract thousands of professionals every day .
Survey Methodology
GulfTalent ’ s study was based on a survey of 854 senior executives , including CEOs and HR managers of companies across the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC ). The survey was conducted during December 2016 and January 2017 .
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