Business

Samar Enayeh

In most organizations in Syria today the revolving door syndrome is felt with great anguish. Under normal circumstances this syndrome would impact the HR Department hardest as they are the responsible body to cope with and minimize the effects of this disorder. However, this particular condition has been brought on by the HR Department itself. The revolving door syndrome is caused by an influx of employees in organizations leaving and joining other organizations while a demand and search for skilled people is growing. Thus, the term revolving door. It seems that no sooner is a new employee recruited, an older employee leaves. However, unlike what the term “syndrome” suggests in terms of illness, under the circumstances this symptom is brought about when the economy of a country is expanding and showing signs of healthy growth. In conjunction with the growth of the economy business booms and employment opportunities quadruple as organizations search for skilled people to handle the influx of business that the economy has shored up.

Two modern business trends have emerged in Syria and the Arab world over the last couple of years. The first one is Islamic Banking, which, despite its natural affiliation to the region, is a new phenomenon. The second one – which is the focus of this discussion – is the emergence of private equity activity and its positive effects on business practices and the economy.

Two modern business trends have emerged in Syria and the Arab world over the last couple of years. The first one is Islamic Banking, which, despite its natural affiliation to the region, is a new phenomenon. The second one – which is the focus of this discussion – is the emergence of private equity activity and its positive effects on business practices and the economy.