Culture & Experience

Emirates NBD, American Hospital Dubai and Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group are collaborating on financial awareness, banking support and wellness initiatives designed to strengthen the employee experience. | Written by Palak Kataria Image Courtesy: Official Communication Financial wellbeing is increasingly becoming part of the wider employee experience, and a new UAE partnership is bringing the two closer together. Emirates NBD has signed an MoU with American Hospital Dubai an

Why the thing standing between you and what you could build is almost always a story you tell yourself, not a skill gap. | Written by Preethy Suresh For over twenty years, I believed I wasn’t technical, and I never once questioned it. It was simply a fact I had filed away about myself. Technical was a category other people belonged to. I had the ideas and the interest, but I assumed the building belonged to someone else. Last month, I got my hands on Claude Fable 5, free for

Dr. Louise Lambert shares how trust in teams is not built through words alone, but through consistent behaviour, small promises, honest communication, fair action, and the courage to acknowledge mistakes. | Written by Dr. Louise Lambert Many managers say they want more trust in their teams. They want people to be open, proactive, honest, and willing to take initiative. They encourage this by saying things like, “My door is always open,” “You can trust me,” or “We need to trus

From career mobility and leadership development to wellbeing, safety and future-focused skills, these organizations are investing in the people behind Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s transformation. | Written by Riya Malhotra Image Credits: AI -Generated Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation is changing not only the industries operating across the Kingdom, but also what employees expect from their workplaces. Career progression, continuous learning, employee wellbeing, inclusive c

A decade-spanning benchmark of nearly 9 million employees shows discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims at an all-time high, while employee-relations teams stay flat. For HR leaders across the Gulf and Southeast Asia, the warning travels. | Written by Riya Malhotra Workplace misconduct is rising faster than companies can respond, and the teams meant to manage it are barely growing at all. That's the uncomfortable headline from the latest Employee Relations Benchmark

Strong leadership starts with presence. Dr. Louise Lambert explores why paying attention, showing genuine interest, and being fully present can strengthen trust, wellbeing, and team performance. | Written by Dr. Louise Lambert Most managers think they are good listeners and they probably are. They care about their teams, ask questions, and make time when they can. And yet, one of the most common complaints employees have about their managers is not about workload or pay, but

Safety Culture Isn't a Compliance Program. It's One of the Foundations of Employee Happiness. | Written by Ryan Mitchell The Wellbeing Paradox We have never talked more about employee wellbeing than we do today. Organizations invest billions in wellness programs, engagement initiatives, mental health support, flexible working arrangements, and employee experience strategies. Yet despite this unprecedented focus, employee engagement remains stubbornly low across much of the wo

Winner: Best Company to Work For – Medium Enterprise | Employee Happiness Awards UAE 2025 | Written by Riya Malhotra In an industry built on trust, Dubai National Insurance (DNI) believes that trust must begin within its own organisation. When DNI was recognised as the Best Company to Work For – Medium Enterprise at the Employee Happiness Awards UAE 2025, the award reflected far more than a successful HR programme. It acknowledged a long-term commitment to creating a workplac

Common hiring assumptions continue to limit women’s career progression before it even begins. For organisations serious about building stronger leadership pipelines, the real opportunity starts much earlier: in how talent is identified, assessed, and recognised. | Written by Magdolin Boukhary Magdolin Boukhary, Mentor, Saudi Leadership Society Most organisations say they want to hire and promote more women into leadership. The intent is genuine, the diversity statements are p

Inaugural Singapore & Malaysia edition draws over 200 leaders, 80+ organisations, and 25+ categories in a celebration of workplace excellence. | Written by Riya Malhotra The Employee Happiness Awards Singapore 2026, organised by Eventyst Global, made a powerful debut as the platform's inaugural edition in Singapore. Held on 10th April at the prestigious Shangri-La Singapore, the gala evening brought together more than 200 distinguished guests for an occasion that was as celeb

A last-minute deal kept 48,000 Samsung workers on the floor on 21 May. Four days later, the union is fracturing over who got what, and HR leaders across the region are watching a new lesson unfold in real time. | Written by Riya Malhotra There's a particular kind of silence that descends on a workplace when trust has finally run out. Last week, Samsung was hours away from that silence breaking, loudly, across 48,000 workers and 18 days of stopped production. It didn't break.

As organisations race to integrate agentic AI into the workplace, experts are warning that the real challenge is no longer technological, it is organisational. | Written by Riya Malhotra On International HR Day, workforce and AI transformation leaders are urging businesses to move beyond viewing AI solely as a productivity tool and instead focus on the strategic workforce decisions that will define whether the technology creates long-term value or long-term disruption. With A

As the workplace evolves, HR is no longer confined to policies and processes. In this column, Sultana Al Amri explores how modern people leaders are becoming culture architects, balancing empathy with accountability while designing environments where employees can thrive sustainably. | Written by Sultana Al Amri The role of HR has transformed dramatically over the past decade. What was once primarily an operational function focused on policies, compliance, and administration

We often think of workplace happiness as something that can be built through policies, programmes, or perks. But the truth is, most people don’t remember those. They remember moments. | Written by Riya Malhotra A manager who helped them find clarity when things felt overwhelming. A team that stepped in without hesitation when something personal came up. A conversation that turned a setback into a chance to improve. These moments are easy to overlook because they don’t feel ex

Elevision Media’s WOW Workplaces Gold Certification is not just a recognition, it is a reflection of a workplace where culture, leadership, and employee experience come together to create an environment people genuinely want to be part of. | April 2026 Edition In today’s evolving world of work, becoming an employer of choice is no longer about policies on paper or isolated initiatives. It is about building a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired, consist

In an era where talent is the ultimate differentiator, Daythree Digital Berhad is turning employee experience into a measurable, competitive edge | April 2026 Edition Happiness Takeaways Design employee experience intentionally: Structure and measurement drive consistency at scale. Leverage modern hiring channels: social media can deliver both reach and real business impact. Make learning measurable: 90%+ satisfaction is achieved through relevance and outcomes. Humanise sc

Dr. Danny Wong, Founder & Managing Director, BREGO Life Sciences, shares with Employee Happiness Daily how the organisation is building a purpose-driven culture where patient impact, innovation, and people development come together in meaningful ways. | April 2026 Edition The Happiness Perspective Purpose becomes powerful when it is visible Innovation works best when paired with responsibility Internal growth strengthens cultural continuity Learning builds both skill and co

Naaman Lee, Chief Operating Officer, explores how JurisTech built a high-performance AI lending tech culture where innovation, compliance, and people-first values come together to drive meaningful impact across the financial ecosystem. | April 2026 Edition The Happiness Perspective Innovation thrives within clear guardrails Real-world impact drives deeper motivation Diverse thinking fuels stronger solutions Culture must scale without losing care Speed works best when balanced

Cheng Jie Sheng , CEO, Macross Consultancy (M) Sdn Bhd shares how the firm nurtures a high-performance culture while ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow in a fast-paced consulting environment. | April 2026 Edition The Happiness Perspective Clear benchmarks create accountability Mentorship drives long-term growth Knowledge sharing builds adaptability Strong communication keeps teams agile Fun and bonding strengthen collaboration Flexibility support

Serene Toh , Senior Director – Human Resources, Razer Inc., shares how the company channels its gaming DNA into a high-performance culture, balancing speed, innovation, and employee growth across a global workforce. | April 2026 Edition Happiness Perspective • Passion-led cultures create energy and ownership • Clarity of priorities reduces pressure and improves performance • Shared outcomes build unity across global teams • Real work accelerates meaningful learning and growth