HSBC has been recognised for the third time as the ‘Best Employer’ in the banking sector for its support to Dubai Women’s College. The award was presented during the College’s recent celebration of partnerships event. Kaltham Al Koheji, Manager Human Resources and Shaker Zainal, Operations Manager for HSBC received the award from Dr Howard Reed, Director of Dubai Women’s College.
HSBC was recognised for its constant and valuable support it lends to Dubai Women’s College graduates through the employment opportunities it offers and the professional development it provides to its staff. Kaltham Al Koheji said, “We are proud of our close association with Dubai Women’s College, which has developed over many years. The College has a commendable record of producing high caliber graduates, many of whom have joined our staff. This summer we expect twenty students to join our summer internship programme.
“Both the Bank and the College will, I am sure, be working hard to make our relationship even more successful in the future,” she added.
In February 2004, the Bank launched the “HSBC University”, a unique concept for the training and career progression of UAE national staff. This scheme inducts UAE nationals into a specific job role following an agreed training and development programme. A total of 107 nationals have so far attended the HSBC University, out of almost 700 UAE nationals employed by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited.
Through HSBC’s Regional Training Centre, based in Dubai, the Bank offers leading edge training programmes specially designed for UAE nationals. In addition, future UAE national executives of the Bank are given the opportunity to attend HSBC Group’s Graduate Development Programme at the Group’s learning centre in the UK. Once on the job, a mentor is assigned for each UAE national for the first three years of their career with the Bank for coaching and counseling.
HSBC was a founder partner in Emiratisation.org, an association of managers launched recently, which supports the recruitment of UAE nationals in the private sector.
HSBC has received a number of awards for its success in attracting and developing UAE nationals in a banking career. The Bank has held several recruitment drives to provide young and experienced UAE nationals with the opportunity to learn about the Bank’s business, as well as a chance to meet managers and staff to consult on the opportunities available for a fulfilling career.
