# Kawas Consulting

> Retained Executive Search & Project Recruitment


## Posts

- [7 Sourcing Mistakes Recruiters Make](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-65/): Seven common candidate-sourcing mistakes recruiters make, from relying only on job ads to ignoring active job seekers and good-fit candidates.
- [4 Ways to Make a Good Impression With Recruiters](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-64/): Working with a recruiter is a two-way relationship. Four ways to make a strong impression, from always responding to following up after interviews.
- [Recruiters Will Continue to Adapt in 2022](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-63/): Jobvite's Recruiter Nation survey on 2022's recruiting priorities: agility, automation, candidate expectations, and the Great Resignation.
- [11 HR Trends for 2022: Driving Change and Adding Business Value](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-62/): 11 HR trends shaping 2022, from HR-as-a-product thinking to talent marketplaces, collaboration by design, and the rise of the skills economy.
- [5 Powerful Steps To Improve Employee Engagement](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-61/): A former Navy SEAL on five steps to improve employee engagement, where only 15% of the global workforce is truly engaged at work.
- [The ‘New Normal’ Of Recruitment](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-60/): Covid-19 pushed recruitment into a virtual, location-agnostic model. Best practices for hiring remotely while staying compliant and engaging.
- [12 Things Recruiters Look At First When Going Through Job Applications](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-59/): Forbes HR Council members share the 12 details recruiters spot first in a job application, from career continuity to storytelling.
- [10 Ways to Recruit More Effectively Against the Competition](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-58/): Ten ways to out-recruit the competition: build your employer brand, use referrals, offer realistic job previews, and train hiring managers.
- [How To Be More Confident At Work](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-57/): A bad relationship with your boss is the top cause of workplace insecurity. How to rebuild confidence and advance your career despite it.
- [7 Mindsets of Highly Successful (And Happy) People](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-55/): 1-800-GOT-JUNK? founder Brian Scudamore on 7 mindsets, from growth over fixed thinking to embracing failure, that drive success and happiness.
- [10 Must-dos to manage day-to-day employee performance](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-54/): Ten must-dos for managing day-to-day employee performance, from setting clear expectations to performance coaching and regular feedback.
- [7 Tips for Coaching Employees to Improve Performance](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-53/): Good coaching isn't one-size-fits-all. How to match your coaching style to five employee performance levels, from novice to expert.
- [How To Prepare for an Interview](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-52/): An 11-step interview prep checklist: research the company and role, anticipate common questions, and prepare your own in return.
- [5 Ways To Promote Respect In The Workplace](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-51/): Respect topped a Georgetown University survey of leadership traits. Five practical ways to build a more respectful workplace culture.
- [4 Actions Transformational Leaders Take](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-49/): Four strategies for leading successful business transformation: new mental models, working the edges, and staying close to customers.
- [Utilizing Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-50/): Emotional intelligence predicts workplace success as much as IQ. What EQ is, why it matters, and how it shapes leadership and performance.
- [Leadership and innovation](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-48/): McKinsey research: 94% of executives say culture, not structure, drives innovation. Three people-management fundamentals to build it.
- [The Importance Of Software For Your Business And How To Choose The Right Tools](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-47/): The right software can transform client management, service request tracking, and productivity. Tips for choosing tools that fit your business.
- [How to attract and retain the best talent](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-46/): Practical strategies for attracting and retaining top talent: build a strong culture, promote from within, and encourage employee referrals.
- [Want to Boost Employee Productivity? Offer an Incentive](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-45/): Employee incentive programs boost morale and profits. Seven types of incentives to try, from recognition programs to tailored personal rewards.
- [Your Approach to Hiring Is All Wrong](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-44/): Companies hire more than ever and do it worse than ever. Why most employers still don't measure whether their hiring practices actually work.
- [Top 5 workforce management tech trends in 2021](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-43/): Five workforce management trends for 2021: labor compliance automation, COVID-19 recovery, GPS clock-ins, and real-time wage tracking.
- [‘Big 4’ Accounting Giant PwC Accepts its First Bitcoin Payment](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-42/): PwC Hong Kong becomes the second Big Four firm to accept bitcoin for its services, signaling wider institutional adoption of cryptocurrency.
- [4 Secrets of Successful Business Owners](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-41/): Four lessons from legendary entrepreneurs like Richard Branson on preparation, luck, and learning by simply getting started.
- [How To Develop A HR Data Strategy: Here Are 6 Simple Steps](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-40/): A clear HR data strategy keeps teams focused: collect only what you need, and link every objective back to the company's wider goals.
- [A Look At The Middle East: Trends & Opportunities](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-39/): Aouni Kawas on Lebanon's economic crisis, GCC recruitment culture, nationalization policy impacts, and the 2021 HR market outlook.
- [Employee Loyalty Not for Sale](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-35/): Perks like free ski passes and acupuncture won't fix a toxic culture. What actually keeps employees loyal: respect, fair pay, and flexibility.
- [Loyal Employees are Assets – Not Liabilities!](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-34/): Loyal employees are a company's greatest asset. Richard Branson on why taking care of your people is what makes them take care of the business.
- [9 Qualities Of Truly Confident People](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-33/): True confidence is quiet. Nine qualities that set genuinely confident people apart from those who just appear that way.
- [The 3 Questions People Always Forget to Ask in an Interview](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-32/): Three questions every interview candidate should ask to take control of the conversation and stand out from the rest of the shortlist.
- [8 Things Productive People Do During the Workday](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-31/): Being productive isn't about doing more. Eight habits of genuinely productive people, from smaller to-do lists to tackling hard tasks early.
- [6 Toxic Behaviors That Push People Away: How To Recognize Them In Yourself and Change Them](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-30/): Six toxic behaviors to recognize in yourself, from taking things personally to needing constant validation, and how to change them.
- [How Successful People Stay Calm](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-29/): Ten research-backed habits top performers use to keep stress intermittent instead of prolonged, from gratitude to limiting caffeine and sleep.
- [2018 Workplace Learning Report: The Rise and Responsibility of Talent Development in the New Labor Market](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-28/): LinkedIn's 2018 Workplace Learning Report surveys 4,000 professionals on how talent developers can balance automation, skill gaps, and employee growth.
- [The Global Human Capital Report 2017](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-27/): The WEF's Global Human Capital Index ranks 130 countries on developing talent across four dimensions; the world uses only 62% of its potential.
- [3 Roles for Recruiters in the AI Era](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-26/): AI isn't replacing recruiters, it's turning them into ambassadors, process overseers, and protectors of company culture and values.
- [Retraining and reskilling workers in the age of automation](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-25/): McKinsey: up to 375 million workers may need to switch occupations by 2030. Why companies, not governments, must lead the reskilling effort.
- [Don’t Like Your Job? Change It (Without Quitting)](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-24/): Stuck in a job you don't love? Experts on finding meaning, reshaping your responsibilities, and improving satisfaction without quitting.
- [How to Turn Negative Employee Feedback Into a Positive Opportunity](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-23/): Five steps for turning critical 360-degree feedback into growth: manage your emotions, assume good intent, and own your mistakes as a leader.
- [Happy Mother's Day: Children Benefit From Having a Working Mom](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-22/): New research shows children of working mothers are more likely to have jobs, hold leadership roles, and earn higher wages themselves.
- [22 Ways to Get Noticed by Executive Search Consultants: Part One](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-21/): Part one of 22 ways executives can get noticed by search consultants: attend industry events, build a website, and start a professional blog.
- [Happy International Women's Day: In Iceland, it's now illegal to pay men more than women](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-20/): Iceland makes it illegal to pay men more than women, requiring equal-pay certification from larger employers as it leads global gender equality.
- [Here’s what the lack of training can cost your company](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-19/): Skipping employee training costs more than it saves: lower engagement, higher turnover, and reduced profitability, research shows.
- [Employee Engagement in the Digital Age](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-18/): Employee engagement remains a puzzle for HR leaders. A holistic strategy, investment in development, and design thinking can help.
- [2018 Consumer Products Industry Outlook: Newer approaches and bolder moves in consumer goods](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-17/): Deloitte's 2018 outlook for consumer products: globalization, bolder innovation, rising M&A activity, and digitization reshaping the industry.
- [Applying the art of war to recruitment](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-16/): Sun Tzu's Art of War, applied to recruitment: play to your strengths, calculate the odds, avoid prolonged searches, and seize every opening.
- [When could a move abroad make sense?](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-15/): Thinking of working abroad? Weighing cultural adaptation, language learning, tax savings, distance from home, and residency rules first.
- [Regional Trends Report 2017 Year in Review](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-14/): UK professional vacancies rose 16.9% in 2017, led by STEM roles and a late-year surge as businesses pushed ahead despite Brexit uncertainty.
- [How to Write a Résumé That Stands Out](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-13/): Career experts on crafting a resume that stands out: open strong, order your sections right, and skip the generic skills list.
- [Good Conduct Certificates for UAE Work Visas from Today](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-6/): New UAE work visa rules require a certificate of good conduct from today. Who needs one, how to get it, and who's exempt.
- [Qatar introduces minimum wage for first time](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-12/): Qatar commits to labor reforms including a minimum wage for all workers, ending the kafala sponsorship system amid international scrutiny.
- [Using Talent Management to Create Value](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-11/): Unilever's former CHRO Sandy Ogg on connecting talent to value, building agility at scale, and why HR needs to move from partner to leader.
- [Do’s and Don’ts for Your Executive Interview](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-10/): Do's and don'ts for executive interview success: research thoroughly, prepare for hard questions, and never be late or dishonest.
- [Happy Valentines Day: The Need for Employee Recognition, and How to Do It Right](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-9/): Employee recognition drives engagement and cuts turnover. Ten considerations for building a fair, frequent, and genuine recognition program.
- [Attracting and retaining the right talent](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-8/): Top talent can be up to 800% more productive than average performers, yet most companies admit they're not good at recruiting or keeping it.
- [Saudi Arabia Bans Foreigners from certain jobs to give Citizens more Employment Opportunities](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-7/): Saudi Arabia restricts 12 private-sector job categories to citizens from September 2018, part of a wider push to boost local employment.
- [How to Network with Executive Search Firms](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-5/): Four steps executives can take to build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with executive search consultants before they need one.
- [Game Changing Sales Structure Questions Answered Scientifically](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-4/): Five tough sales-management questions answered: hiring for traits over experience, ranking salespeople, and what's really at risk in a 60/40 pay plan.
- [BlueSteps Global Guide to Personal Branding for Executives](https://www.kawasconsulting.com/blog/article-3/): Every executive already has a personal brand. A guide to understanding it, why it matters, and how much you can actually shape it.

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