The UAE has overhauled how private sector wages are paid and the clock is ticking. Starting 1st June 2026, all private sector companies registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) must transfer employee salaries by the first day of every month, under a new ministerial r...
Rudy Bier and Chris Atkinson of Kinetic Business Solutions were back at the INRALS Annual General Assembly for the second year running, held this time in the coastal Swedish city of Helsingborg, from 13th to 15th May. As the exclusive INRALS partner for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) reg...
Private sector employers in the UAE have until 30th June 2026 to raise Emirati staff salaries to a minimum of AED 6,000 per month or face penalties that affect the entire business, not just their Emirati headcount. What the rule requires MOHRE raised the minimum wage for Emirati private sector emplo...
Outplacement is often provided to employees who are made redundant, but the process itself is not well understood, including how it is experienced by those affected. However, over the years it has evolved from a discretionary support service into a strategic workforce tool used by leading organisati...
Emotional Intelligence = Essential Career Skill ‘In a very real sense we have two minds, one that thinks and one that feels.’ Daniel Goleman To understand this quote, let’s first understand the following: Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions...
What does this Mean? The UK Life Science sector is one of the fastest-moving industries in the world contributing approximately £100 billion annually, from its groundbreaking drug discovery to cutting-edge medical technology, the UK has long been a global leader. However, according to a report publ...
The General Organisation for Social Insurance (GOSI) is a mandatory system that underpins employee benefits and employer compliance in Saudi Arabia. In 2026, recent reforms continue to reshape contribution rates, particularly for new Saudi hires, making it essential for employers to understand their...
Redundancy is a challenging and often stressful experience for employees, particularly at senior levels. Beyond the personal impact, organisations face reputational risks and the challenge of maintaining morale among remaining staff. Structured outplacement support has emerged as a critical tool to...
Remote and hybrid working have become standard across many UAE businesses, yet there is still uncertainty around how these arrangements actually work in practice. The key point is simple: working remotely does not change the fundamentals of employment. The same laws apply, the same obligations remai...
Pay reductions in the UAE can be a complex and sensitive issue for employees. Whether caused by business restructuring, economic pressures, or individual performance, employees should know their legal rights and the implications of accepting a lower salary. What Is Legal? Under UAE Labour Law, emplo...