What is Productivity? 

Productivity is sometimes defined as the ability to complete as many tasks as possible in the shortest amount of time: moving fast, checking items off lists, staying constantly energized, and always being “on top” of the work- whether that work is most aligned with values and larger goals or not. Here, productivity is reduced to speed and output while ignoring human nature.

For a long time, my studies and my work as an engineer meant staring at screens and negotiating with devices all day, every day. 

Over time, I realised that I was slowly losing my “human” side, the ability to have clear and effective conversations, to put myself in other people’s shoes, and to think about situations from a human perspective. I became so deeply immersed in technical details that the whole world started to feel like a machine.

Our leadership team at Sabeel is an eclectic mix, and so is our approach to recruitment and training. We see talent through many lenses, shaped by our backgrounds in education, engineering, architecture, big tech, corporate strategy, and nonprofit leadership. Together, those experiences have helped us build a team defined by creativity, drive, and purpose, the same team that powers every one of Sabeel’s projects and Studios.

There are over 100+ million people displaced globally, and even living in active conflict or crisis zones, but the rise of remote and digital work creates new access points, new opportunities. At Sabeel, we’ve been watching the space and excited to see how companies are expanding their teams across borders using the wealth of digital tools and services now available. However, we’ve also seen how conflict-impacted professionals are often overlooked. There’s an abundance of skills, but systemic barriers to opportunities.