Pearson will host a session with leading HR experts, thought and business leaders and Pearson partners in the UAE on empowering the future workforce to boost the economy and contribute to its prosperity.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Pearson , the global education company leading in language solutions designed to enable companies to recruit, develop and retain the best talent, announced its participation in the Human Resources Summit and Exhibition, one of the most prominent events aimed at highlighting the human resources sector in the Middle East. This pioneering event will be held over two days at the Dubai World Trade Center from October 24 to 25, 2023, with the presence and participation of an elite group of human resources sector experts and specialists, recruitment managers and business leaders from various industries and sectors throughout the region. As the Official Sponsor of Learning, Pearson will share its constructive insights into the benefits of continuous learning for employees and the importance of acquiring future-proof skills to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing and growing business landscape.

Pearson's participation in the Human Resources Summit and Exhibition comes as an initiative aimed at supporting companies and helping them enhance the capabilities of their teams. Pearson is showcasing language learning solutions specifically designed to enrich the experience of hiring managers with the necessary tools to accurately assess the suitability of candidates for jobs, and support company managers to enhance employee growth and upgrade their skills, and empower specialists. Human resources in contributing to their companies' initiatives. A study conducted by McKinsey indicates that 40 to 60% of a person's knowledge, skills and abilities stem from his or her work experiences. LinkedIn's 2023 report on "Workplace Learning" confirms that improving skills is one of the most important areas that learning and development departments focus on, indicating that continuing to learn new skills significantly enhances career advancement opportunities and improved income.

The UAE's thriving economy depends on the country's strategic vision and focus on developing the knowledge economy, diversifying the economy, increasing productivity and empowering businesses. The UAE has launched several programs and initiatives to support this, including the National Strategy for Higher Education 2030, which aims to provide future generations with technical and practical skills to drive the economy in the government and private sectors and promote workforce development. According to a PwC survey titled “Middle East Workforce Hopes and Fears 2023,” 52 % of respondents reported that they expect major changes to their jobs in the next five years, compared to 36% globally, and that they feel the need to learn... New skills. At the same time, 54% of workers in the region trust the ability of senior leadership in their companies to keep pace with current trends and support them in using their new skills. This all aligns with Pearson's goal of becoming the leading provider of technology-based language solutions designed to prioritize upskilling initiatives to enable businesses to support their employees and teams to develop a range of flexible skills.

On this occasion, Guy Elders, Director of Pearson for the Middle East and Africa and one of the speakers at the Human Resources Summit and Exhibition, commented: “Employees should be keen to enhance and hone their skills to achieve success and advancement in their jobs over the next five years, especially in the current rapidly changing business landscape.” And growth. As for companies, investing in employees has become a major driver of sustainable success. Companies in the United Arab Emirates aim to be fully prepared to anticipate the future, and realize that their focus on nurturing and developing basic skills will enable them to develop a workforce capable of facing any challenges or Obstacles you may face. At the HR Summit and Expo, we will highlight the positive impact of upskilling at all levels of any company.”

Pearson's Business Ecosystem presentations at the HR Summit & Expo include:

• Mondly by Person for Business: A powerful language learning tool designed for businesses to provide employees with the language capabilities necessary to communicate seamlessly with their teams and customers. Mondley Business helps companies enhance employees' language skills, leading to better efficiency and deeper connectedness across the company.

• Versant by Pearson: Recognizing the need for companies to attract and retain top talent, Pearson offers the Versant language assessment tool to measure English communication skills in specific business scenarios. A survey showed that 63% of English learners are more engaged in the workplace. Pearson's Versant solution helps companies identify candidates with the right language skills for jobs, thereby gaining a competitive advantage over other companies in acquiring the best talent.

For his part, Ali Al-Sabban, President of Pearson for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, said: “The English language has become the common language of business and companies around the world, and therefore learning it is an important advantage that enables companies to attract and nurture the best talents, enhance communication and build a comprehensive and integrated culture.” "Focused on employee well-being. With many organizations keen to retain their employees, the HR Summit and Expo is an ideal platform to present our pioneering educational solutions to encourage regular improvement of skills and language capabilities to enhance opportunities for success and prosperity."

Pearson is the trusted partner for government and private sector companies, providing language solutions that enable companies to attract and develop the best talent, thus driving their growth and prosperity.

For more information about Pearson's corporate language solutions, please visit: https://www.pearson.com/languages/hr-professionals.html

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