Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan announced that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has approved AED 277 million in performance bonuses for Dubai Government civil servants.
If the holy month of Ramadan completes 30 days, then 30th Ramadan will also be considered an official holiday, extending the Eid break accordingly, explained FAHR
In the Middle East, cultural shifts and policies like four-day workweek and reduced work hours reflect growing support for work-life balance, though challenges remain.
"There’s no shortage of talent in the market, but the real challenge is ensuring that the right people choose to work with us and stay," underlined Madhuri Mehta, CHRO at Emaar India.
Total Rewards is evolving beyond salary and benefits to encompass holistic well-being, digital compensation, ESG-linked incentives, pay transparency, and personalized recognition strategies to attract and retain top talent.
While employers are making efforts to meet employees' expectations and needs regarding benefits, an increasing share of the workforce still feels their needs are unmet. Here's how to reevaluate your employee benefits programs.