As the year 2017 quickly unfolds, it is highly recommended that business owners, managers, recruiters, and all professionals remain abreast of such trends as it will impact what strategies and tools they will need to utilize in order to remain at the top of their game.

In an environment where technology is dictating nearly all aspects and operations of a business, the lookout for new tools that can improve existing practices and keep up with market demand is not something to be taken for granted.

Imagine yourself trying to find a job as a fresh graduate in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Not only would you be looking for employment in one of the most tumultuous regions in the world, in challenging economic times, but you would also be competing with millions of other graduates who are looking for jobs.

According to the Entrepreneurship in the Middle East survey, November 2015, 64% of working-age respondents in MENA region would rather have their own business than be employed.

Bayt's poll on work-life balance has revealed that the ability to maintain a decent work-life balance is key to achieving personal happiness and job satisfaction in the region.

If you're hoping to set up a business, finding the right place to start is a critical first step.

Hang on to your most most valuable business asset -human capital- with these tips based on research by Bayt.com.

In recent years, corporate social responsibility (CSR), has gained prominence and support from companies in the Middle East and wider society.

Retaining happy and motivated executives is vital to an organization's success.

A recruitment process that is not optimized can lead to reduced productivity, reduced employee morale and even potentially lasting negative impact on the brand, as well as suppliers and clients.

Being sustainable isn't a choice anymore, it's a necessity.

By 2025, Millennials will make up 75 percent of all workers.

The Bayt.com Job Satisfaction in the Middle East and North Africa survey, April 2015, which polled over 5,774 employed men and women over the age of 18, shows that professionals in the MENA region now feel worse about their jobs -and work environments- than ever before.

Entrepreneurs in the business of educating the region's youth need to address the chronic misalignment of the education system and job markets.

Tactics a company can take to pursue both the goals of the business and its employees.