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Remote work for UAE government staff today due to heavy rains,...
Government employees in the UAE have been ordered to work remotely on 16 April, 2024. Private-sector organisations have been told to take necessary precautions...
Dubai court orders firm to compensate employee for falsely accusing him
The Dubai Civil Court has mandated a company to compensate one of its employees with Dh2,00,000 (equaling Rs 45,21,239.60), for accusing him of fabricating...
Health insurance for all UAE private-sector staff
By 2025, all employers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will have to provide health insurance coverage to all their employees. This mandate applies...
UAE to streamline employee residency processes with ‘Work Bundle’
The UAE government has introduced the ‘Work Bundle,’ a comprehensive initiative to streamline employee residency processes and work permits in private- sector companies. Initially...
UAE employers’ project salary boosts amid optimistic economic outlook
About 80 per cent of employers in the UAE are planning to raise employees' salaries in the current year. The information comes after a...
UAE employees to welcome 2024 with a long weekend
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared 1 January, 2024, a day off, giving everyone a long weekend to ring in the...
UAE employees embrace AI opportunities, surpassing Europe by 26%
ServiceNow has released findings from a recent study examining how employees view the impact of technology and digital skills on their careers and the...
UAE introduces private teacher work permit
On 18 December 2023, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education in the UAE, introduced a new...
UAE’s Nafis programme boosts Emirati private sector jobs
The UAE's Nafis programme, launched in September 2021 to boost Emirati participation in the private sector, has yielded impressive results in just two years....
Seek legal help if falsely labelled as absconder: GDRFAD
An employer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may file an absconding complaint if an employee is found to be absent from duty for...
UAE unemployment insurance deadline approaches; penalties to be imposed
The deadline for enrolling in the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) unemployment insurance scheme is fast approaching, with penalties to be imposed on those who...
UAE is top Arab nation in terms of gender parity: WEF...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has attained the highest degree of gender equality among Arab nations. With 15 Emirati women on the list, the...
Saudi Arabia to introduce new fines, penalties for labour law violations
Employers in Saudi Arabia can now face fines following the introduction of new penalties and sanctions.. As per a report by the Saudi Gazette,...
Crackdown on sham jobs: 436 companies fined in UAE
According to the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), approximately 107 Emiratis who had availed themselves of the Nafis programme...
MoHRE can help UAE employees who don’t get promised pay hike
Quite often, employers who, at the time of appointing a candidate, promise an increment after a specific duration of service, fail to grant that...
UAE warns companies to provide employee housing
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has mandated that establishments must provide labour accommodation for the employees. The ministry also posted...
TCS is Top Employer in S. Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) does it again, for the eight successive year. It is a Top Employer in the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,...
Akrivia HCM to hire 500+ in engineering, implementation, support functions
With ambitious plans to expand its business in South East Asia (SEA), Akrivia HCM, the Indian enterprise HRMS platform, is on the lookout for...
Employers need to change work contracts warns UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently announced a change to its labour law, requiring employers to transfer their employees to limited-term contracts. The...
As Emiratisation target doubles, UAE companies to hire fewer expats
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the UAE has increased its goal for hiring citizens, resulting in a decrease in the...
UAE unemployment scheme comes through: Failure to register will attract fines
According to the Khaleej Times, UAE employees will have to pay a hefty penalty amount if they don’t register in the involuntary loss of...
UAE implements one year ‘Entrepreneurship Leave’ for self-employment
In a recent announcement, the government of UAE issued a statement regarding a new policy. Government employees will now be given a one year...
UAE extends Golden Visa to attract more employees
To get more workers, the United Arab Emirates is extending the Golden Visa programme. This includes scientists, researchers, and skilled professionals. Senior scholars and...
10 per cent pay hikes expected for companies in the UAE...
According to a report published by a worldwide recruiting and HR firm, several companies in the UAE intend to raise pay by more than...
UAE warns companies against cutting salaries of Emirati job candidates
Certain companies were allegedly found to take advantage of the government's salary support programme for Emiratis. This comes right after the week when the...
‘Engage all employees on fixed terms by Feb. 2023’: UAE labour...
To ensure more flexibility, the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) ministry of human resources has amended its employment relationship regulations.
As per the new labour law,...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India
Pragya Misra is the first to be hired by OpenAI in India. She will reportedly help with establishing and maintaining government relations as OpenAI...
No variable pay to employees with less than 60% attendance: TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a new policy tying employees' quarterly variable pay to their in-office attendance. Now, employees with attendance below 60...
Wipro’s headcount dropped by 6,180 employees in sixth quarter
Wipro's employee strength has decreased for the sixth consecutive quarter. As revealed by the IT services giant's financial report for the period spanning January...
Sahana Shankar is head of India HR, Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies, a company that provides intelligent solutions to property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has roped in Sahana Shankar to...
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