UAE Business: Use of technology key in recruitment process – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Use of technology key in recruitment process – Gulf Digital News

Use of latest technology in the hiring and verification of potential candidates has proved essential in supporting the employment process in both public and private sectors, says Sunil Kumar, CEO of The DataFlow Group, in an article.

The first quarter of 2022 saw a 7.7 per cent increase in job creation and employment opportunities in the GCC, according to Cooper Fitch. The public, legal, banking, advisory, real estate, cyber security, and cloud sectors experienced the highest levels of new employment, as companies across the Gulf engage in strategies to expand their workforce in support of the GCC’s economic growth plans, including Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE’s economic and strategic plans.

Correct processes must be in place to ensure the most suitable candidates are selected for the increased job opportunities across the region. Technology in the hiring and verification of potential candidates has proved essential in supporting the employment process, with Primary Source Verification (PSV), Artificial Intelligence (AI) automation, chatbots, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and blockchain being utilised in unison to aid employers and recruiters.

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman are at the forefront of countries using specific technologies to streamline and improve their employment and recruitment processes. PSV