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Alshaya wins LinkedIn’s Best Talent Acquisition Team Award in MENA

16 Dec 2015

Retail franchise operator Alshaya was the winner of ‘The Best Talent Acquisition Team’ award for the ‘emerging markets’ category in the MENA region at the recent LinkedIn Talent Awards held in Dubai. Over 700 organisations participated in the Awards, which aim to recognise excellence in talent acquisition and employer branding in the MENA region.

The Alshaya Recruitment team won the Award for their effective use of the LinkedIn Recruiter platform. Using LinkedIn tools effectively to attract top talent, both locally and internationally, the Alshaya recruitment team managed to enhance their searches and reach both active and passive candidates for key roles in the company.

Alshaya wins LinkedIn’s Best Talent Acquisition Team Award in MENA

“This award recognises the hard work and dedication of the team. Two years ago, we only had a handful of recruiters using the platform; now it is one of our top sources of promising candidates,” said Nicholas Beesley, HR Senior Vice-President at Alshaya.

Ali Matar, Head of Talent Solutions at LinkedIn MENA, said: "We are pleased to recognise our top Talent Solutions clients in MENA for 2015. Alshaya’s excellent talent acquisition practices come from the company’s strategic approach to social recruiting, which in turn contributes significantly to their brand strength and impacts positively their employee retention and engagement.”

Alshaya wins LinkedIn’s Best Talent Acquisition Team Award in MENA

With over 44,000 employees from 110 nationalities from around the globe, Alshaya believes that the strength of its business lies in the skill and commitment of the people it employs. “In today’s fast-paced world, it is important to create a culture in which potential and existing employees are comfortable using all available tools and technology to make the most of their potential,” said Mr Beesley.

Company overview 

Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands to customers.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Türkiye and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Apparel, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.

Fresh, modern and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be. Brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania.