When Shortcuts Harm More Than Benefit
byBy Moadh Bukhash (@MoadhBukhash) I am not usually one to criticize; I usually prefer to have a positive outlook on the issues that surround us,…
Work Life
Defining National Pride in the Office
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@fay_alkhaja) 40 seconds. 40 minutes. 40 hours. 40 days. 40 weeks. 40 months. 40 years. This one REALLY counts. After all the…
Employee Happiness Leads to Financial Profitability
byBy Khalid AlAmeri (@KhalidAlAmeri) The word leadership or to lead comes across us in our everyday lives. Whether you are in high school, a multinational…
The ‘Too Many Cooks Syndrome’, the Delaying Effect of Interference
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@fay_alkhaja) I have been fortunate to work in both flat and vertical organizations. But lately, I have come to realize that organizations…
How Some Emirati Employees Abuse the Sick Leave
byBy Shaima AlTamimi (@iamshaima) It has been a while since I wanted to discuss a topic of paramount importance and as I write this, something…
Social Clubs at Work, Where Would You Fit and Where Would it Take You?
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@Fay_Alkhaja) A long time ago, I worked in an organization that was quite multicultural in all aspects. It was a demanding…
The Importance of Career Fairs for Employers and Employee
byBy Khalid AlAmeri (@KhalidAlAmeri) Every year, the UAE exhibition centers open up their doors to host a variety of career fairs with inspiring slogans such…
Illegal Interview Questions in Relation to Emirati Women
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@fay_alkhaja) As a woman in a semi-preserved culture, getting a call for an interview is difficult. If that is hard, have you…
Entering Your First Job Like An All You Can Eat Buffet
byBy Khalid Al Ameri (@KhalidAlAmeri) There is something special about starting your first job, you are excited but nervous at the same time, and you…
Taking a Break
byBy Fatma Bujsaim (@FatmaBujsaim) Spring, winter, Eid and summer break, are all holidays that most of us look forward to throughout the year. However, summer…
The Strive for Quality Healthcare and Education in the UAE
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) During this past month, I have come across many articles, tweets, and other publications that ridicule the standard of healthcare and…
The Importance of Innovation
byBy Reem Abdallah (@Reem096) Innovation began with man since the beginning of time. A solid definition is difficult for innovation because it has been defined…
The Insufficiency of Current Maternal Policies
byBy Shaima AlTamimi (@iamshaima) The UAE’s leadership has been instrumental in the growth of women entering the workforce by providing ample support to kick-start the…
The Detrimental Side of Emiratization
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) If you are a UAE national or an expatriate resident of the UAE, you must be very familiar with the term…
The Development of Fixed Working Hours
byBy Iman Ben Chaibah Where did the notion of fixed working hours start, was it always in this form or did it evolve over time?…