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Empowering Syrian Professionals

A conversation with Mohammad Wasim Al-Hussami on HR in Syria, labor market challenges, and the future of Syrian talent.

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76:47
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Al-Hamidiyah Podcast
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In this episode of Al-Hamidiyah Podcast, we host Mr. Mohammad Wasim Al-Hussami, a specialist in human resources and talent development, for a rich discussion about the reality of human resources in Syria, the future of the labor market, and the challenges currently facing companies and employees.

The episode begins by discussing how to build a customer with genuine loyalty to a company. We then move on to the importance of moral appreciation for employees and its direct impact on performance and productivity, before diving deeper into the central role that human resources departments play in the success of organizations and in creating a healthy and stable work environment.

Our guest also discusses the employee journey within companies and the reasons why many employees leave their jobs after years of work. He talks about the main challenges facing human capital in Syria, the impact of young people emigrating for study and work abroad, and the effects of foreign companies entering the Syrian market, along with the changes this imposes on business owners and human resources departments.

The episode also addresses how to deal with different personality types within the workplace, the principles of placing the right person in the right position, and the key factors that help startups build a successful and sustainable work culture. Mr. Mohammad Wasim Al-Hussami also shares his perspective on dealing with public sector employees, discusses the future of privatization and its potential impact on the Syrian economy, and explores whether Syria could become, in the coming years, a country that exports talent and skilled professionals.

At the end of the episode, we discuss the most important skills Syrian employees should develop in order to work with international companies, as well as the sectors where Syrian youth have strong opportunities to stand out and compete. It is a conversation full of ideas and practical experience, relevant to business owners, managers, employees, and anyone seeking to understand the future of the labor market and develop their professional career.