This week sees the beginning of the end of summer in the UAE. Schools are back, holidays are over and SMEs in the region are gearing up to smash Q4. While the break has been great and employees have enjoyed recharging and spending quality time with friends and family, it can be challenging to retain […]
Continue readingWhy Hitting the ‘Snooze Button’ Is A Very Bad Idea
Many of us are guilty of setting 5 or 6 alarms in the morning out of fear we won’t wake up. 5:30, 5:45, 6:15, 6:30 and onwards. This habit ultimately causes people to wake up feeling groggy and lethargic. If you pay attention to it, you might notice that you’re a little disoriented every time […]
Continue readingProbation period in the UAE
If you’re on the lookout for a job in the UAE or just started working at a new organization, you must have come across the term ‘Probation Period’. The concept of probation is just like any other relationship. The first few months go by assessing whether you’re qualified enough to take it to the next […]
Continue readingThings to Consider When Selecting Your Company Insurance Plan
For an entrepreneur, running a business is difficult and filled with challenges. Every day of work is eventful and filled with tasks that require attention. As such, it’s very easy to forget the fundamentals behind what makes a company thrive, which is the employees. A company focused on providing its employees with an encouraging and […]
Continue readingFeeling under the weather? Here’s how you can request sick leave from work
When your immunity fails you and you are unable to be productive, here are the rules for applying for sick leave at work. As much as we try to remain fit and keep healthy, at some point or another, we all fall sick. Rather than dragging yourself out of the bed and disdainfully reaching work, […]
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