The global mental health crisis is escalating, including in the workplace. Employees increasingly report high levels of stress, anxiety and depression, detrimental not only to their quality of life but …
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The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) is piloting reduced working hours for participating government entities during the summer in Dubai, UAE. Called the ‘Our Flexible Summer Initiative,’ the pilot …
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Deliveroo UAE has announced the launch of the Respect Pledge, a first-of-its-kind industry initiative aimed at fostering positive relationships between riders and restaurant, grocery, and retail partners. The company outlined …
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The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced that it has been certified by Great Place To Work, one of the largest organisations specialising in developing workplace environments. The FTA reportedly …
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Deloitte: The Important Role of Leaders in Advancing Human Sustainability Report
Deloitte has released its ‘The important role of leaders in advancing human sustainability’ report, based on a survey conducted by Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence in February and March 2024 of …
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Deloitte has released its 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey. Now in its 13th year, the survey collected responses from nearly 23,000 individuals across 44 countries, examining the workplace and …
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ILO report: Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) titled, Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate, has found that climate change is already having a serious impact on the …
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The British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) recently convened an expert panel to explore the critical role of employers in improving workplace wellbeing. The panel discussion was the latest in …
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Cisco’s new Hybrid Work study explores how the reality of the in-office experience compares to employee expectations across the world, presenting survey findings from 14,050 employees and 3,800 employers in …
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World Health Day: International SOS urges prioritisation of positive safety and health work culture
On World Health Day, International SOS called for organisations to move beyond compliance and cultivate a positive working environment that prioritises safety and health. Annual health-related productivity losses arising from …