Hiring over 17,000 people in 150 cities: how do you hire at scale across borders?
Expanding internationally is exciting, but it comes with significant complexities. For HR leaders and global mobility professionals, scaling across borders goes beyond filling roles. Annette Ord, Commercial Director of Mauve Group, reflects on Emirates Airline’s recent announcement to recruit 17,000 people across 150 global cities and the implications for employers operating globally.
When Emirates Airline announced its intention to recruit more than 17,000 people for 350 roles across 150 cities this year, the news captured global attention.
For one of the world’s most recognisable airlines, such a recruitment drive is both a sign of confidence in its growth trajectory and a reminder of the logistical and legal challenges involved in hiring at scale.
Emirates is a high-profile example, but for any ambitious global company, the question remains the same: how do you successfully hire across borders while staying compliant, competitive, and attractive to talent?
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