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.Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arsalan.alhashimi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arsalanalhashimi/Website:https://stresstojoy.co/ Connect with Bothaina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bothaina-alali-84392719/ Chapters:00:00 - Bothaina’s Background03:06 - Moving to Abu Dhabi23:21 - Choosing HR as a Career Path25:42 - The Evolution of HR30:16 - The Change from HR to Human Capital33:40 - Fostering Culture37:41 - Bothaina’s Role Transition42:58 - Assuming Leadership Roles46:37 - HR's Role in Aligning Values50:10 - Evaluation of Candidates through Interviews & Psychometric Tests50:00 - Moving Between Industries56:30 - HR Acumen vs Industry-Specific Experience59:34 - Importance of Well-being01:08:20 - Handling of Well-being during COVID-1901:13:46 - Initiatives for Well-being Integration01:19:19 - Shift in Attitude of the Younger Emirati Generation01:26:55 - Emiratis Joining the Private Sector01:29:14 - Importance of Being Passionate About Your Job01:30:43 - Closing WordsFollow us on Youtube - https://youtu.be/yiH6aqumVk4Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arsalan.alhashimi/

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