The Challenge
In early 2023, the client began expanding operations into two new Emirates. With multiple projects in development, they faced serious hiring bottlenecks:
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Roles remained unfilled for over 60 days
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Candidates lacked UAE-specific regulatory knowledge
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Early turnover within the first 90 days exceeded 35%
Without a scalable solution, the client risked delaying project timelines, increasing costs, and losing investor confidence.
Our Solution
Holard stepped in with a customized 3-phase HR solution, designed for speed, compliance, and retention:
1. UAE-Market-Centric Recruitment
We deployed our AI-enhanced recruitment engine to source pre-qualified candidates familiar with local real estate laws and off-plan project structures.
2. Streamlined Hiring Pipeline
Introduced a 7-day recruitment cycle that included:
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Role-specific assessments
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Digital-first interviews
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Automated shortlist delivery to the client team
3. Retention-Driven Onboarding
Developed a cultural onboarding toolkit and ran workshops focused on UAE labor law, housing market dynamics, and internal performance frameworks.
The Results
| Metric | Before Holard | After Holard |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Hire | 60+ days | 22 days |
| 90-Day Turnover Rate | 35% | 8% |
| Candidate Satisfaction (NPS) | 61 | 92 |
| Project Staffing Completion | 4 weeks late | 3 weeks early |
✅ The client’s leadership team cited Holard’s involvement as a key factor in their successful project delivery and team performance.