About this episode

Helen Farmer discusses the challenges young graduates face in the workforce with various experts and community members.

That's the question Helen put to Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar of the Al Ghurair Foundation. HR expert Avtar Gill weighs in on today's graduates and employees who are technically excellent - but have a poor attitude. Dr. Thoraiya and Helen do a deep dive into life as an expat - and what lessons we can learn by being away from home. Plus, husband and wife Sarah and Ahmed tell us the story behind Chill Me Worlds, a community that wants to see genuine friendships form in the UAE. And finally, Rhiannon Downie Hurst of Bride Club ME shares some wedding trends this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Helen Farmer

Guests: Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar, Avtar Gill, Sarah, Ahmed, Rhiannon Downie Hurst

Topics covered

• graduate success
• workforce challenges
• expat life
• community building
• wedding trends

Keywords

• graduates
• workforce
• expat
• community
• wedding trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Al Ghurair Foundation, Chill Me Worlds, Bride Club ME

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