New taxes and visa in the UAE, Elon Musk reveals Dubai Loop plan; Saudi megaprojects revealed, expected Ramadan dates and more top stories this week
resignation
Latest in resignation
Employees
UAE jobs: Why are employees ‘revenge quitting’? Dubai career experts weigh in
As workplace dynamics change, a new trend appears where employees are picking unusual ways to leave their jobs – but is it wise to revenge quit?
resignation
UAE announces notice period rules: how long do you need to work, are bosses able to withhold salary, can you take leave and more questions answered
UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation explains rules on notice periods and work contract termination. Find out your rights
Employee engagement
How to turn quiet quitting into loud ambition
If employers want to get back the spark of office camaraderie that used to make their brand attractive, they must strive for a world class employee experience
Bupa Global 2022 Executive Wellbeing Index
UAE bosses under immense stress, set to quit in waves amid imminent burnout
Top CEOs in the UAE want to stop working completely to improve their mental health, a report found
Elon Musk
Elon Musk tells Twitter staff to quit or ‘work long hours at high intensity’
The staff were given an ultimatum with a deadline to respond by Thursday
Employee retention
What can employers do in order to retain critical talent?
Based on my last article we conducted a poll of over 500 firms on how best to retain critical talent
Employees
Almost half of Middle East oil and gas workers are considering leaving the energy industry: Report
Low salary ranked as the number one reason why workers in the region said they want to leave
Employees
The Great Resignation – why are so many people moving jobs in 2021?
With organisations across multiple industries beginning to rebuild and the job market starting to creep back to its pre-pandemic levels, employees feel more confident that if they now leave their current role, they’ll be able to secure other work
CEO
Drake & Scull chairman, CEO step down
A new independent board member, Abdullah Al Matrooshi, has been appointed