At the HRSE – HR Expo in Riyadh, Q5 joined HR leaders to explore the evolving world of work in Saudi Arabia. From AI’s rising influence to a renewed focus on pragmatic, people-first solutions, the Kingdom is embracing bold change with energy, purpose, and a hunger for impact-driven innovation.
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Our team had the privilege of joining HR leaders from across KSA at the HRSE – HR Expo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It was a fantastic couple of days filled with inspiration, new connections, and emerging conversations about the future of work.
It was inspiring to hear what’s top of mind for people across the Kingdom. Here are some of our key takeaways:
Saudi Arabia is always ready to embrace the new, and there’s real excitement about what AI and tech can bring to the world of HR.
Given the pace of change the Kingdom is experiencing under Vision 2030, the speed at which AI is changing the game seems to feel less daunting here than it does elsewhere.
Despite the enthusiasm for adopting the latest technology, many leaders are also feeling the pressure to up their game on the basics: Attracting, Engaging, Developing, and Retaining the talent their organisations need.
As Saudi grows its local talent, it’s becoming clear that textbook answers and beautiful PowerPoint decks alone simply don’t cut it.
There’s a hunger to move beyond theory and embrace the networked, messy, and complex world of change with real-world, pragmatic approaches.
We left the event energised, optimistic, and ready to keep the conversation going with the brilliant HR leaders shaping the region’s future.
If you’d like to find out more about our work in the region, feel free to reach out to the Q5 Arabia team – we’d love to connect.
Partner, Q5 Middle East
Managing Director, Q5 Arabia
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