"It's important to provide employees with the required tools and training to do their jobs well," says Tracy Chemali of Azadea

"It's important to provide employees with the required tools and training to do their jobs well," says Tracy Chemali of Azadea

Tracy Chemali is the Group Recruitment Manager of Azadea. She joined Azadea 9 years ago as a Recruitment Specialist and is now responsible for designing the recruitment strategy and objectives in line with the HR direction and the company’s strategic objectives. Tracy develops and improves the recruitment and selection functions by selecting the right people. With a Maîtrise (French for Master's degree) in Psychology from Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik, Tracy is also PHR and Level A&B certified professional. We recently met Tracy in Dubai where she shared her views on the HR industry, talked about what employers should do to attract and retain the best talent, and how Bayt.com has helped her employ top talent in the region.

1. How did you start out in the HR industry?

I initially studied Psychology and have always been interested in human behavior and interactions. The idea of meeting new people, working closely with different stakeholders and finding the best fit motivated me to join the HR industry.

2. What is your average day at work like?

Following-up on recruitment plans in different countries, evaluating steps towards strategic goals, interviewing, writing psychometric reports, providing needed support and coaching, etc.

3. What is the most important thing Azadea looks for in new hires?

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we seek to select the best applicants in a fair and consistent manner, regardless of race, nationality, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs. So we look for candidates who fit our culture, share our values (Teamwork, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability), match the role, and have potential to grow.

4. What is your favorite interview question?

“Do you have any questions?” – It leaves room for inquisitive candidates to take advantage of this opportunity by freely asking relevant questions, and it’s a good way to better know their priorities and interests.

5. Can you describe the work culture at Azadea?

Our culture is one of effectiveness, performance, openness and transparency. We offer a young, trendy and diverse environment, and maximize internal and external customers’ satisfaction. We encourage employees to take initiative and develop them by offering a wide range of internal and external training programs. We also shape the company’s future leaders through a various set of leadership programs.

6. What do you read to keep abreast of industry developments?

The HR Magazine, Business Week, Harvard Business Review...

7. What advice do you have for companies wishing to retain top talent?

I believe that companies retaining top talent are the ones that acknowledge the need of employees to feel rewarded, recognized and appreciated. It is also important to provide employees with the required tools and training to do their jobs well, as well as offer them opportunities to grow in their careers.

8. Describe to us your experience of Bayt.com.

Bayt.com helps us source suitable profiles that match our requirements in a user-friendly way. It provides a broad pool of nationalities, industries and backgrounds for junior, mid-career and senior levels.

Roba Al-Assi
  • Posted by Roba Al-Assi - ‏06/06/2016
  • Last updated: 06/06/2016
  • Posted by Roba Al-Assi - ‏06/06/2016
  • Last updated: 06/06/2016
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