Karishma Sawlani

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DISC Type : DI

Senior HR & Talent Acquisition Executive (HR Lead & Talent Partner) at Alshaya Enterprises

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Karishma is a results-driven HR Lead at Alshaya Enterprises with over eight years of experience in talent acquisition and people strategy across the GCC. She holds a Masters degree from Middlesex University Dubai and is described by colleagues as creative, proactive, and dedicated. She specializes in aligning workforce planning with business growth objectives.

Having grown up in the UAE, she considers it home and has deep roots with family and friends in the region. To manage work-related stress, she uses a personal toolkit that includes physical activities like walking and stretching, as well as focusing on mindfulness and setting boundaries.

Unique fact: She believes the real challenge in her field isnt knowing UAE Labour Law, but applying it correctly in real-world situations.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Values Relationships

If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Hiring
Partners with senior leadership on workforce planning, translating business needs into scalable hiring outcomes and building high-performing teams in the GCC.
Candidate Experience
Engages with job seekers to understand their challenges during the hiring process, aiming to improve alignment between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
UAE Labour Law
Focuses on the practical application of UAE Labour Law in everyday HR situations, which she identifies as a persistent challenge for professionals in the field.

Media Appearances

Human Resources - Alshaya Enterprises - The Org. Featured in The Org

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Work History

6-2021
Senior HR & Talent Acquisition Executive (HR Lead & Talent Partner) at Alshaya Enterprises
3-2019 - 6-2021
Recruitment Executive at Excelsior Group Middle East
10-2017 - 2-2019
HR and Recruitment Executive at First Resort Global Recruitment

Education

9-2021 - 6-2023
Master's degree from Middlesex University Dubai
2020 - 2020
CIPD Level 3 Diploma from PwC Academy

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Insights For Selling To Karishma

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Give them control of the sales process

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karishma is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karishma

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karishma move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Karishma take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Karishma

Personality Compatibility


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