APTEC GULF LLC. SELECTS Thomas International HR SYSTEM TO REACH ITS STRATEGIC GOALS

(DUBAI, UAE) Aptec Gulf LLC. the leading name in value added distributor services in the Middle East, has selected Thomas International HR System, to support the recruitment processes and to help in their developmental objectives for 2003 and beyond.

Jo Dalling, HR & Operations Manager Aptec Holdings, comments on this partnership, Aptec Gulf has witnessed tremendous growth in the last 2 years and we expect this growth to continue this year contributing to our reputation as one of the fastest growing distributors in the region. This years strategy is to focus on three areas, improving the performance of our people, achieving corporate objectives through improved business standards and improvement in customer service levels", she continues as such, to support this focus on people excellence we felt a strong need to automate our HR selection and development processes and to give our new ideas some depth and substance. After careful assessment of various HR tools available in the marketplace, we decided to opt for Thomas International HR Systems, due to its reliability and validity, simplicity, speed, accuracy levels and above all, the companys year round, on-the-ground client-support policy. The System will help us streamline how we hire, retain and develop our current workforce, with special emphasis on management development."

Thomas International is a leading managerial aid for recruiting, selecting, training, counseling, career planning, team bonding and team management", said Saira Azhar, Senior Thomas Consultant, We are very pleased to have Aptec Gulf LLC. amongst Thomass growing client list in region. Aptecs HR needs are very specific and directly linked to Companys business goals. They needed a System that is both reliable, and cost-effective to make their hiring and development processes more scientific. Essentially Thomas System will help identify and utilize individual strengths and enable Aptec to release the full potential of its people."

Initially the System will be used within the Aptec Gulf Team, progressing on to its other regional offices at a later stage, confirmed Jo Dalling.

ABOUT APTEC GULF LLC.
Aptec is a leading international distributor of I.T. and Telecommunication products, and is widely recognised by customers and vendors for its range of value added initiatives. Its focus is excellence in distribution. These services extend to a network of 8000 resellers in over 50 countries in the Middle East, Africa, the Mediterranean and Europe.Aptec has subsidiaries and presence in Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Nigeria, KSA, South Africa, Turkey, UAE and UK. Aptec provides a challenging and rewarding work environment constantly creating opportunities for career & personal development.

ABOUT THOMAS INTERNATIONAL
Thomas International, a leading international managerial aid for recruiting, selecting, training, counseling, career planning, team bonding and team management. Thomas International, is represented in the UAE by Global Management Consultants, a company dedicated to providing its customers, HR Systems, and inside-out outsourcing services in the area such as HR, training and development, customer service and marketing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Saira Azhar, Global Management Consultants on 009714 3317789 or saira@global-dubai.com. Or visit our web site www.global-dubai.com to learn more about our services.