UAE professionals are feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change at work, according to LinkedIn research
UAE workers
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accommodation
UAE has 1.5m people living in labour accommodation; inspections reveal 352 health and safety violations in just 3 weeks
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation says 1,800 companies are registered with the Labour Accommodation System and it regularly carries out health and safety inspections
gen z
As ‘difficult’ Gen-Z workers in UAE and Saudi aren’t talking to older colleagues, we could all learn from better communication: LinkedIn
Gen Z in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are uncomfortable according to older colleagues. Find out how cross-generational communication is essential to business
Abu Dhabi International Airport
UAE in 2024: New laws, national achievements and major events you need to know
The UAE has introduced new laws, is preparing major achievements and welcoming new events in 2024. Find out more
Abu Dhabi
UAE announces jobs exempt from midday work ban
The UAE midday work ban came to effect on June 15
Abu Dhabi
Most UAE workers are no longer loyal to employers, Michael Page boss says
Job loyalty wanes as over 90 percent of UAE workers remain open to new opportunities, signalling a seismic shift in the labour market
Federal Authority for Government Human Resources
Some UAE workers entitled to 3-day weekend under new HR law
UAE cabinet decision entitles some workers to a three-day weekend under new HR guidelines
Abu Dhabi
UAE job alert: Work permit rules now changed for employees
The decision comes following recommendations from the UAE Federal National Council
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)
UAE reveals major change to work permits
UAE’s Federal National Council extends duration of work permits
Emaar Properties
UAE workers ‘need to put heads down and grind 7 days a week,’ Emaar founder Alabbar says
The business mogul explained that hard work is the only route to success
Deel
UAE workers wanted by firms in US, UK, Canada and Israel
UAE workers are in demand from employers around the world, remote work opportunities available
Career change
Most UAE workers consider job switch in 2023: Report
Financial incentives and flexibility are among key drivers for those seeking new jobs
Cisco Global Hybrid Work Study
Is remote working dead?
Has the novelty of working from home worn off as staff begin to get back into a regular office working environment?
financial security
How the UAE’s new unemployment insurance will protect workers and benefit businesses
A look into why expat and Emirati employees across the UAE’s public and private sectors have something to look forward to in 2023, as the competition to attract and retain top talent heats up following the UAE Cabinet’s decision to consider unemployment pay
basic salary
Struggling between jobs? Unemployed UAE workers to get up to AED20,000 a month under new scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial security and ensure the availability of income for the workers during their unemployment, until alternative job opportunities are made available
Employee engagement
Attracting talent in the post-Covid economy will be a job for ‘HR heroes’
To survive and thrive, businesses must drive employee engagement and build a culture that appeals to the millennial, their Gen-Z colleagues, and the generations to come
hybrid work model
Over 40% of UAE employees plan to quit if remote working option is removed – survey
Study indicates that employees working mainly from home are less likely to receive a bonus, get promoted or receive trainings