Employees working in the private sector in UAE can now be benefited with the parental leave of five working days. Employees can entitle this leave from the birth day of their child to their six months. This leave is a paid leave that can be availed by both the mother and the father of the…
Are You Aware That UAE Has Implanted Equal Wages and Salaries?
A new UAE law ensuring equal pay for men and women in the private sector came into operation on 25th September 2020. The government of the United Arab Emirates continues to ensure equal opportunity for men and women in the workplace. The UAE has made significant strides in recent years in its effort to promote gender equality….
Results of the latest HR Digital Survey 2020
Introduction In the last week of October, PwC Middle East and SAP released the results of their HR Digital Survey 2020. The survey covered more than 600 executives and HR professionals from different industries and countries across the Middle East and was focused on understanding the steps organisations need to take to transform the role of…
To Outsource or Not to Outsource?
Are you interested in outsourcing the transactional parts of your HR services so that you can focus on the things that add more value? But are you also concerned about losing visibility? In recent years, acceptance of the value of outsourcing transactional HR tasks has increased as organisations have come under cost pressure and, more…
Don’t Forget Your Mobile!
For a long time, organisations have been divided between the perceived benefits and disadvantages of the use of mobiles in the workplace. We’ve all heard the arguments for and against, and whilst some organisations have embraced mobile technology, others are still far behind in reaping the potential benefits that the use of this simple and…
Frequently Asked Questions on Medical Insurance in the UAE
One of the key legal responsibilities for organisations in the UAE is to ensure that all employees have medical insurance that meets the minimum requirements of the appropriate law. To help you find your way through the various rules and regulations, we’ve gathered the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on the…
Support for Mental Health in the UAE is Growing
The UAE has been working for years to promote the development of mental health services for the community. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted this need even more. And in the latest development, changes to UAE personal law have placed suicide and help from support groups back in the spotlight. Those who attempt…
The 8 Steps You Can Take to Build a Culture of Trust in Your Organisation
When trust is eroded within an organization, communication, teamwork, and performance all suffer. Many companies are focusing on ways to build trust with their employees, fostering greater productivity and higher employee retention in the process. So, what steps can you take to build a culture of trust in your organization? 1. Make a connection Create…
Why Automating HR Makes Business Sense for SMEs
What is a HRMS? HRMS is the common acronym used to describe a HR Management System – basically a software application or platform that automates, integrates, and manages the core HR processes of an organisation. Commonly the processes automated in these systems cover the full employee life cycle and include management of employee and organisational…
Is the Pandemic Improving Communication?
At first glance it may seem a stretch of the imagination to suggest that the pandemic is improving communication in the workplace. For many years we have become increasingly technically connected, with 24/7 email and phone calls extending working hours and impinging on vacation and family time. Add to this the impact of the multitude…