Business Chief ME+AFRICA Magazine November 2023 | Page 78

LEADERSHIP | DEVELOPMENT
He urges businesses to be more proactive in attracting , developing , and retaining national talent and points to various initiatives , including reimagining learning pathways to provide the right development opportunities and environment for nationals to grow and thrive .
Among other retention pointers , Khaled suggests creating personalised reward programmes to recognise the contribution of nationals , redefining performance management to deliver accelerated career journeys , and introducing career conversion programmes to open up more resilient pathways .
And given PwC research finds 8 in 10 Emirati graduates surveyed have a desire to develop entrepreneurial skills , Khaled urges companies to provide opportunities for entrepreneurial ventures – enabling talent to “ maintain high levels of job stability whilst mitigating the financial risks ”, and to eventually Video : Join PwC Middle East and be part of the transformation
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