#Diversity
By adopting a comprehensive approach to DEI, organisations in the GCC and the wider MENA region can fully leverage the potential of their diverse workforces
Governmental initiatives in GCC countries are paving the way for greater female representation in senior and leadership roles, but we still have a long way to go
Through an inclusive approach of being people oriented, organisations can help level the playing field and redefine the possibilities for women in the workforce
The latest venue features another ‘first’, as the branch has also introduced curbside ordering, allowing customers to place orders digitally from designated parking spaces
According to research, companies with more diverse management teams had higher levels of performance and innovation
Various studies confirm that companies that are diverse, equitable and inclusive are more creative, better able to respond to challenges, attract and retain talent
Current efforts are not limited to just hiring, but also include investing in developing female talent to build up diverse pipelines, opines Maliha Jilani, member of the global social impact practice and partner at Heidrick & Struggles (Dubai)
Speaking to Gulf Business, Rob Ansari, head of investments and retirement – India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Mercer, shares insights on evolving market trends and the way forward
Invaluable insights and knowledge gleaned from this approach can benefit enterprises in the longer run
Strong leadership has nothing to do with gender, feminism or politics – and everything to do with outperforming on both profitability and value creation
A diverse board has some major benefits including better decision-making capability, more effective utilisation of talent, increased corporate reputation and improved investor relations
Young directors should be encouraged to find mentors within and outside of your own board
For the private or state investor, there are three ways to make a deeper ESG impact
For successful outcomes, an organisation’s journey with diversity and inclusion must be continuous one
Technology companies have been investing in diversity programmes aimed at attracting female workers