Two-thirds of the respondents believe it was crucial for companies to have a “clear purpose,” according to the research, which surveyed 1,000 Saudis aged 18 to 41
wellbeing
Arabian Business Forum
Minding your own business? The importance of investing in employees mental wellbeing in the workplace
The modern Middle East workforce is young, purpose-focused and more comfortable talking about their struggles with stress, balance and more. Companies need to listen, adapt and lead with a positive plan, says Hamish Clark, Chief Wellness Officer at PwC Middle East
employee wellbeing
Successful leadership starts with self-care
It is our own state of mental health and well-being that we should be caring about first, before we even think of lending a helping hand
Adeeb Ahamed
UAE’s Wage Protection System, financial literacy boost personal and business wellbeing: experts
The UAE’s mandatory electronic salary system not only provides financial access, but also enhances digitisation, and improves the traceability of consumer spending
Hamish Clark
Global legislators have a “moral duty” to focus on mental health after Covid job losses, remote work
The global economy is conservatively losing a trillion dollars in lost productivity each year due to mental ill-health, the chief wellness officer of PwC Middle East said
Adults@School Wellbeing Survey
How schools in Dubai have progressed on adopting well-being practices
Inspired by KHDA’s efforts, private schools are increasingly providing teachers with tools and information to encourage them to adhere to healthy habits that support their physical and mental well-being, and to help them cope with the challenges that arise from work, the OECD report stated
Abu Dhabi
Work-life balance, happiness, quality of life continues to increase in Abu Dhabi: report
The work-life balance index saw an increase of up to 16 percent, from 36.6 percent to 52.6 percent.
employee wellbeing
Balanced societies, objectives, and goals are the bedrock of building an inclusive and sustainable future for all
Being balanced is a place where you’ll be in a state of contentment regardless of the curveball life throws at you
employee wellbeing
Embracing femininity: Qualities that support all of us in the workplace
It is not just time to balance the masculine and feminine principles inside of us, but within our belief systems and cultural ethos too
diversity and inclusion
The future of work is … the way you work best
From the great resignation to the great reshuffle, businesses are quickly learning to put the needs of their employees first when it comes to designing the workplace of the future
anxiety
Charting a new path: Emotional intelligence will be in-demand skill for leaders post-pandemic
Employers are facing increasing pressure from employees to adopt more flexible ways of working while workplaces and individuals look to lower rates of depression and anxiety that have skyrocketed since the onset of the pandemic
mental wellbeing
The rise of the health-conscious consumer
Companies can no longer afford to ignore how consumers engage with their selfcare as they become more proactive, mindful and motivated by wellbeing
uae working week
A shorter work week is just the beginning – where do we go from here?
Research suggests that working longer hours is not only counter-productive, but it can also be detrimental to physical and mental wellbeing
Art Dubai
Why healthcare was a focus in the Global Grad Show
A third of the 150 shortlisted projects in this year’s edition were healthcare related with ten focused on coronavirus and five on wellbeing
Men's Health
Why Movember is about growing more than just a moustache
Annual awareness campaign sheds light on important issues around men’s health
Dubai Fitness Challenge
Working together for a healthier and happier city
The importance of collaboration, and the intrinsic link between health and happiness
