10 Oct 2022 | Employment Law, Engagement, Flexible Working
There’s no question that parents in general are overwhelmed with the balance of work and their responsibilities at home. Most companies have at least an awareness of the plight of working mothers and some kind of maternity leave policy. Paternity leave is a different...
3 Oct 2022 | Employment Law
We’ve seen the new UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 as amended Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022) in force for a number of months now. So It’s vital that you become familiar with the changes and include them in your employee handbook. ...
19 Sep 2022 | Employment Law, Engagement, Flexible Working
The existence of policies and procedures in the workplace is a given. But these “rules” are more than a formality. They create the boundaries that allow workers to feel safe and clear about their roles. Policies and procedures relating to internal policies, leave...
18 Jul 2022 | Communication, Employment Law, Engagement
Defining fairness is kind of like defining the perfect food. It means something different to everyone. It’s nearly impossible to create a collectively agreed-upon definition. However, everyone has a sense of fairness and unfairness. It’s a strong feeling that people...
6 Jun 2022 | Communication, Employment Law, Engagement
It’s normal to feel some tension when it comes to your manager. After all, they are in a position of authority. As humans, we tend to naturally resist authority or at least feel a mild dislike for it. But how do you know when your manager has crossed the line between...
16 May 2022 | Employment Law, Engagement, Flexible Working, Learning & Development, Performance management, Total Rewards
Whether out of a desire to retain employees or concern for the welfare of your employees, there’s a lot that companies can do to support new parents. Giving birth, or partnering with someone who has, not only takes a physical and mental toll. It’s also expensive,...