Author Archives: HamadJ87

About HamadJ87

Diverse Human Resources experience spanning semi-government, startups, business consulting, oil/gas, petrochemicals and multinational corporations. Deep understanding of multiple sectors of economy. Drives business performance, people and culture change, and transformation initiatives through encouragement and empowerment, and human capital management expertise. Leverages best practices, and regional experience to identify challenges to deliver sustained results. He has experience in business development strategies and corporate policies by: • Planning and managing working capital and general budgets. • Development of management transformation strategies. • Applying the latest global practices in planning organizational structures and human resources strategies. • Develop global human resources mechanisms and systems Education & Certifications: • Certified Trainer by Center for Creative Leadership • Certified in Change Management from Prosci • Certified from KornFerry in TalentQ Assessments and Job Evaluations • Associate CIPD Member • Bachelor degree in Psychology • Associate degree in Computer Science

Boomer Generation A.K.A. Tafrah Generation

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This was the generation that entered the workforce age exactly after the first economic boom of Saudi Arabia A.K.A. “Tafrah” (1980 to 1990).

Aramco Generation

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This was the generation that entered the workforce during the first economic boom of Saudi Arabia A.K.A. “Tafrah”(1960 to 1980).

Oil Generation

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This was the generation that entered the workforce during the oil era of Saudi Arabia (1938 to 1960). That time was also different; having grown up when King Abdulaziz was just finishing uniting the now known as Saudi Arabia. Additionally, entering the workforce when most workers were needed as operational workers to work in the oil field, or the building of the Tapline or the construction of the railroad or joining the newly established (Military Industries Corporation), and (Saudia, previously known as Saudi Airlines).

Pre-Oil Generation

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This was the generation that entered the workforce before the oil was found (1938). It is, of course, important to remember that the period was before the industrial revolution in Saudi Arabia went into huge effect.  King Abdulaziz was uniting the now known as Saudi Arabia.

HR Certificates (an overview)

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The volume of questions and requests especially when it comes to HR Certificates has been rising, therefore, I decided to list the most “globally” known organizations and accreditation bodies.

Degree-Less Job Opportunities

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I am very sure that by now almost everyone has seen the infamous Glassdoor article titled:  “15 More Companies That No Longer Require a Degree” What was unfortunate about this… Read more »

Who Should HR Side With?

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لقراءة ترجمة للمقال التالي يرجى  الضغط هنا This question has been bothering me for a while – I even started this article back in 2013, but couldn’t publish it as I… Read more »

What I learned from Jon Stewart

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Before I begin, some context for those who don’t know Jon Stewart; Jonathan “Jon” Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American political satirist, writer, producer, director,… Read more »

What do Employees Want?

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I have conducted enough exit-interviews to get a baseline on the situation, and I don’t want to be another writer talking about why employees leave an organization, I would like… Read more »