Berkeley Services Wins Gold at Employee Happiness Awards 2026

Berkeley Services has secured Gold for Best Community Impact Initiative of the Year at the Employee Happiness Awards 2026, recognising its commitment to workforce wellbeing, community engagement and responsible business practices across the UAE.  

Berkeley Services has been awarded Gold in the Best Community Impact Initiative of the Year category at the Employee Happiness Awards (EHA) 2026, recognising its efforts to support employee wellbeing, community engagement and responsible business practices across the UAE.

The recognition highlights the integrated facilities management company's approach to creating a positive impact beyond its core services, with employee welfare and community participation forming an important part of its organisational priorities.

With a workforce of more than 10,000 employees supporting clients across the country, Berkeley Services has developed initiatives aimed at improving workplace wellbeing, encouraging social responsibility and strengthening connections with the communities it serves.

Putting Employee Wellbeing at the Centre

Berkeley Services follows a structured 12-month corporate social responsibility (CSR) calendar, designed to encourage employees to participate in initiatives addressing social, environmental and wellbeing priorities.

The programme includes regular health screenings and wellbeing activities across staff accommodation facilities, helping extend employee support beyond conventional workplace settings.

These efforts place particular emphasis on frontline employees, who play an essential role in maintaining buildings and supporting the daily operations of facilities across the UAE.

By incorporating health and wellbeing initiatives into its wider employee engagement activities, Berkeley aims to promote a more supportive working environment while encouraging participation in community-focused programmes.

Strengthening Community and Environmental Engagement

Alongside its employee wellbeing activities, Berkeley Services has developed initiatives intended to encourage environmental responsibility and community participation.

Its partnership with the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) supports environmental awareness and collective action.

The company also seeks to align its business practices with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), reflecting its commitment to responsible operations.

Through these activities, Berkeley connects employee engagement with wider social and environmental objectives.

The approach recognises that workplace wellbeing can extend beyond individual benefits to include opportunities for employees to contribute to meaningful community initiatives.

Recognition for Sustainability and Responsible Practices

Berkeley Services has also received recognition for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance during 2026.

The company earned an EcoVadis Silver Medal, ranking in the 91st percentile globally and among the top 15% of assessed companies, according to its announcement.

It also achieved the highest maturity level under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label 2026.

These recognitions highlight Berkeley's reported progress in incorporating responsible business practices into its operations.

Together with its Employee Happiness Awards achievement, they reflect the company's efforts to connect workforce wellbeing, sustainability and community engagement.

Leadership Highlights Collective Responsibility

Commenting on the Gold award, Karl-Heinz Otto Mair, CEO of Berkeley Services and CEO International of Klüh Multiservices, emphasised the importance of people and community impact in the company's approach to business.

"At Berkeley, we believe that the true measure of our success lies not only in the services we deliver, but also in the difference we make to people's lives. Our people are at the heart of our business, and our responsibility extends to the communities we serve and the environments we help shape every day," he said.

Mair also acknowledged the collective contribution of employees, clients and strategic partners in supporting the company's initiatives.

He reaffirmed Berkeley's commitment to combining employee care, responsible practices and operational excellence.

Building a People-Centred Workplace Culture

Established in the UAE in 1984, Berkeley Services operates across all seven emirates and provides integrated facilities management, technical maintenance, soft services, landscaping, laundry, security and technology-enabled solutions.

The company is part of Klüh Multiservices, an international group with a 115-year heritage.

Berkeley's Gold recognition at the Employee Happiness Awards 2026 highlights the importance of connecting employee wellbeing with wider organisational responsibility.

For businesses employing large frontline workforces, initiatives involving accessible health support, community participation and environmental awareness can form an important part of building a more inclusive and engaged workplace culture.

The award recognises Berkeley's continued efforts to place employees and communities at the centre of its business practices.