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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?
health and safety
Workplace health isn’t one-size-fits-all: Why companies need occupational health experts
For organisations in the Middle East looking to build sustainable, resilient workforces, investing in occupational health expertise is no longer optional—it’s imperative
Bayt.com
Middle East workers identify ‘poor communication’ as main leadership obstacle: Report
The survey revealed key leadership traits and challenges that are shaping today’s workplace
Workplace
UAE and Saudi workers proud of their companies, but most wouldn’t recommend working there – how can managers motivate?
UAE and Saudi workplace culture survey highlights the opportunities and challenges for companies
gen z
UAE jobs: Should you be a ‘brat’ at work? Experts weigh in
Gen Z workers are embracing the ‘brat’ TikTok trend to thrive at work by prioritising their mental health, taking more sick leaves, and more – but is it the right approach?
career
TikTok work trends: Fauxductivity, office siren, save the day – all the Gen Z office trends shaping workplaces in 2024
TikTok has become a surprising influencer in modern workplace culture, spawning viral trends that reflect changing attitudes towards work – but what are the latest trends?
gen z
‘Rizz’, ‘simp’, ‘stan’, ‘finna’: Gen Z slang words every employer should know in 2024
Here’s a breakdown of some key Gen Z slang terms that employers should be familiar with in 2024
BCG
GCC firms prioritise innovation, but struggle to implement change; 6 tips to modernise your strategy
There is a disconnect between GCC companies wanting innovation and being able to introduce it says the BCG
digital transformation
Workplace transformation: HID accelerates MEA region’s transition to a mobile-first workforce
Sam Cherif, Senior Director & Head of the Middle East at HID, sees the Middle East and Africa region as a “key market for this technology”
career opportunities
UAE jobs: ‘Too nice’ to be promoted? Experts weigh in on viral TikTok ‘conspiracy theory’
UAE career experts weigh in on the viral TikTok theory that being too ‘nice’ at work can hinder promotions, advising employees to proactively promote their brand and map out promotion criteria with managers
Remote Work
Most UAE employees say flexible work would stop them from changing jobs
Offering flexible working benefits can help employers attract, motivate, and retain top talent in the workplace, report finds
Dubai
Job cuts, burnout, too many managers: Is this the end of middle management?
As efficiency becomes the new corporate buzzword, middle managers are facing an existential threat – the great flattening of organisational structures
balanced workplace
Making the case for, and against, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
DEI has taken an increasing role in the workplace, but its implementation is not without challenges
AI in workplace
Has AI in the workplace been judged guilty of a pre-crime?
Has all the doom saying and talk of us all quitting our jobs, and becoming slaves to the machine, driven us to see only the potential downsides of AI?
COP28
Cracking the code: Understanding the UAE’s unique hiring benchmarks
The Emirates is playing a different game to the rest of the world
Health and Wellness
Stop being reactive at work: Learning to consciously respond
Countering knee-jerk reactions in the workplace will makes for a better environment for teams and leaders