16 December 2015
Kuwait: 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.

"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."

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.

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About M.H. Alshaya Co.
M.H. Alshaya Co.  is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world's most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 3,000 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.  Alshaya's stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 44,000 people from over 110 nationalities. 

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls. 

M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.

Learn more about the company at www.alshaya.com or on Facebook.

For further information please contact:
SamerOkla, External Communications Manager (Corporate)
Tel: + 965 2224 3626   
Email: samer.okla@alshaya.com

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