Introduction
Yasser Al Salman is a result oriented professional with around a decade of experience in Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Talent Management, Organizational Development, and General Administration. Currently he is heading the HR department in a leading reinsurance organization in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Yasser Al Salman was born in the Kingdom of Bahrain, an island microstate situated in the Persian Gulf, on August 6, 1973. Since 1991 until 1997 he studied in the University of Bahrain (MBA, GPA: 3.95) and continued his education further from 2003 till 2006 at the same higher educational establishment (B. Sc. Engineering, GPA: 3.82).
Main body
Yasser Al Salman has a rich organizational experience. As a Head of Human Resources & Organizational Development since September, 2006 (Arab Insurance Group) he had numerous accountabilities and highlights, some of which included formulating, developing, and implementing Human Resources strategies, policies & procedures in compliance with Arig strategies, legal requirements and industry standards; leading & managing the recruitment plans for the company in a cost effective manner and assists other business units in fulfilling their recruitment needs; establishing the 1st Talent management system in the company; Implementing productivity improvement studies with the objective of improving staff efficiency and productivity by using appropriate methods; managing the payroll and staff benefits in line with the company established policies, guidelines and procedures and ensures that the remuneration level and related benefits are in line with industry benchmarks and prevailing practices; managing the development of Human Resources Management Information System to ensure timely and accurate reporting to relevant parties within the Group, etc.
Among his responsibilities as a Head of Training & Development (Acting HR Manager since April 2006) in MTC Vodafone are Developing HR department’s vision, mission & strategies, upgrading the HRD processes, polices and producers, developing the annual HR business plan and budget, managing HR activities; developing & managing the Performance Management System; Development & Retention – handling the annual training plan, developing the Training needs assessment / Training Design and Selection / Conduct Training Programs / Training Evaluation / Induction Program / Summer Trading Internship; stellar participation in selecting and training potential internal trainers/ Building the curriculum of training programs/ Coordinate & Negotiate local and external training centers on training courses proposals, etc.
Yasser Al Salman is a member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), USA, Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), USA, and Bahrain Society of Training & Development, Bahrain.
He is also a professional trainer who has delivered training on the following subjects: Interviewing Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Services, Time Management, Supervisory Skills, Stress Management, Team Building, The Art of Motivation, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Empowering Employees, Effective Feedback, Emotional intelligence.
Conclusion
Yasser Al Salman’s book “The Dynamics of Human Resources: A Journey into the Noble Practice of Managing Human Capital” is an individual account by someone who is smitten by the concept of HR. This book is not an academic presentation of HR theory and practices; it is mainly focused at HR variables: “Although many worthy and well-known HR professionals have been generous enough to share their experiences with me, you will not find any dirty laundry aired in these pages. For me, the complex variables inherent in HR are exciting and inspiring, and that is what I hope to share with you throughout this book”.