We’ve had two years of pandemic, and even without the work pressures of this period, a shift has begun in terms of how we view employment
Alex Malouf
We’re going net zero, and we need a plan to get there
Alex Malouf on the challenge facing Gulf countries as they commit to transforming their economies
Actions, not words: When will we realise gender diversity is good for business?
For all of the talk about gender equality, we’re doing a woeful job of empowering women in the workforce, writes Alex Malouf
The great workplace divide
We’re going to see a great chasm opening up between organisations that embrace hybrid models and those that demand employees work from an office
It’s time we formally showed our appreciation to the Gulf’s expatriate workers
There should be a day dedicated to thanking expats, particularly those who are on low incomes, where they are honoured across the region
How to lose friends and leave families stranded: The UK’s visa experience
It’s not only vaccines and traffic light systems, travelling to the UK right now has been rendered nearly impossible by opaque and expensive processes
Learning to say ‘no’ is a skill employees need to acquire fast
In a time of overload, stretched resources and job insecurity, saying “no” may be difficult, but it’s better for you and your organisation
Don’t attack the media for asking hard coronavirus questions
The rise in Covid cases linked to the holiday period should have been greeted with introspection not invective against the reporters covering it, says Alex Malouf
Do you trust business to do the right thing?
Perhaps as a result of the pandemic and the responses to it, businesses are now seen as more trustworthy than governments and the media. Do they deserve it?
The gamechanger – what the Qatar agreement means for the region
The rapprochement between Qatar and the quartet of Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates benefits many
Communicators are essential to ending the pandemic
With a vaccination being rolled out, the end of the coronavirus might be in sight – but it is essential robust messaging continues to fight against irresponsible behaviour and conspiracy theories
Employees and social media: inbuilt pitfall or limitless possibility?
The best organisations empower their employees, the worst force them to be quiet