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Wrong hires: The GCC’s next enterprise risk

Wrong hires: The GCC’s next enterprise risk

The cost of a wrong hire varies by role and by organisation, but as you might expect, typically the more senior — and more highly paid —the role is, the greater the expense

Saudi's salary system: Updates that private sector employers should know

Workplace policy: Saudi updates key employment regulations

Under the updated rules, employers can only submit an absence report if the worker’s residency permit (Iqama) is valid for at least 60 days

Bosses can ask employees to work overtime up to two hours a day

An employee’s total working hours should not cross 144 every three weeks

Fear of stigma deters UAE employees from availing health benefits

Many employees are reluctant to use health and well-being benefits offered by their employer

Work permits for UAE golden residency holders launched

According to the ministry, work permits for golden residency holders are required in three cases

Explainer: Have workplace savings plans taken off in the GCC?

Having a pension solution ensures that the employer sets aside a defined amount on a periodic basis for end of service benefits, opines Reena Vivek, senior executive officer, Zurich Workplace Solution

Saudi Arabia reforms labour law; grants foreign workers greater rights

New reforms will come into effect in March 2021

Five reasons for disliking your work and solutions to fixing it

While there may be several reasons for anxiety and dissatisfaction at the workplace, it is imperative to find sustainable solutions

How should regional companies protect their workforce amid Covid-19 recovery

Amid evolving challenges, businesses needs a clear and incisive guide on best practices to support and protect their workforce

DIFC Presidential Directive ends on July 31, 2020

The directive had introduced new measures for employees and businesses related to their workforce

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UAE private sector employers cannot terminate staff infected with Covid-19 – ministry

Those infected with the coronavirus must be granted sick leave in line with the UAE law