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AuthorElbanna, Said
Available date2023-02-28T05:56:49Z
Publication Date2022-05
Publication NamePersonnel Review
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1108/PR-11-2020-0835
CitationElbanna, S. (2022), "Policy and practical implications for workforce nationalization in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries", Personnel Review, Vol. 51 No. 4, pp. 1248-1261. https://doi.org/10.1108/PR-11-2020-0835
ISSN0048-3486
URIhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85106227713&origin=inward
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/40482
AbstractPurpose: This study aims to advance practice and research on workforce nationalization in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries through identifying relevant policy and practical implications needed to implement nationalization initiatives effectively. Design/methodology/approach: The author followed a two-stage approach. Stage 1 reviewed the literature to identify relevant papers on workforce nationalization in the GCC region. Stage 2 used a thematic analysis to propose relevant implications for both policy makers and employers. Findings: Through the lens of four perspectives at different levels, i.e. legal, organizational, human development and socio-cultural perspectives, the author has identified ten policy and practical implications. Both governments and employers need to consider these when developing holistic strategies for effective workforce nationalization. Originality/value: Over several decades, the GCC countries have been implementing several nationalization initiatives to increase the percentage and qualifications of their national employees. The significance of these initiatives stems from the fact that the GCC countries lack adequately trained citizens. Moreover, regardless of political attitudes toward foreigners, development plans for modernization, industrialization or urbanization heavily relies on foreign employees. This is because nationals represent the minority of employees and are largely employed in the public sector. This phenomenon needs the attention of scholars to discuss different aspects of nationalization and how to effectively implement it.
SponsorQatar National Research Fund (grant # NPRP12S-0311-190314).
Languageen
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited
SubjectBahrainization
Emiratization
GCC countries
Kuwaitization
Localization
Omanization
Qatarization
Saudization
Workforce nationalization
TitlePolicy and practical implications for workforce nationalization in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
TypeArticle
Pagination1248-1261
Issue Number4
Volume Number51
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