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Best Advice for Remote Working in 2023
In today’s dynamic professional landscape, the concept of remote working has rapidly transformed from a trend to a staple. As more and more of us…
High Performing Organisations
Organisations who achieve results that far exceeding those of their peers – for a minimum of five years – are known as High Performing Organisations….
Effective Performance Management
Performance management is the process used by leaders to measure, develop, and motivate employee performance. It’s a continuous process, and it should be used to…
Evolution of HR in the GCC Region
The People Management function is one of the most important elements behind the success of an organisation, and just like all other areas of business,…
What is the Hybrid Work Model?
Hybrid work – The dawn of a new era? It’s a changing landscape where the working model has completely changed. Organisations and employees alike are…
Changing Employment Contracts in the GCC
As far as employment contracts in the GCC are concerned, significant changes have been made all over the region in 2023. The UAE and KSA…
7 Essential Leadership Skills Every HR Manager Needs
In today’s dynamic professional landscape, the role of an HR manager in leading teams to success is pivotal. To excel in this position, HR managers…
Gender Equality in the Workplace
How do we define gender equality? This is when people of all genders have equal rights, opportunities and responsibilities. Not only is this a basic…
Best Practices for Ramadan in the Workplace
Below is a detailed list of many great ways to ensure you’re looking after and supporting your employees during Ramadan. We hope they help! Learn…
How To Support Employees During Ramadan
For those who celebrate Ramadan, it is a time of increased spiritual awareness and devotion to Islam. Almost 2 billion Muslims observe Ramadan each year,…
6 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Ramadan While At Work
Ramadan of course is a special time of year for Muslims all over the world. It’s a month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection. For…
5 Leadership Strategies for an Engaged & Motivated Team
Why is effective leadership important? It’s easy! When your team feels motivated and engaged, they’re more likely to produce high-quality work, meet or exceed goals,…
Employee Wellbeing & Health
First, what is employee wellbeing? To have better insight into the topic, we can define wellbeing as: a phenomenon that encompasses mental, physical and social…
Oakwood are hiring! Tutors and Markers wanted
Looking for a new position in a driven and passionate company? Oakwood International are looking for more people to join our team in the UK…
What is Strategic Reward Management?
As employees, we all want to work in an environment where we’re recognised, motivated and where we feel that we truly make a difference in…
The Importance of Coaching & Mentoring
Welcome back! A key priority for people specialists in organisations is to have well-rounded development that allow employees to reach their full potential and increase…
10 HR Tips for Managing Remote Teams
Remote work has become more popular than ever in recent years, and for good reason. It can offer flexibility, cost savings, and the ability to…
How People Analytics Can Benefit Your Organisation
In today’s data driven world, organisations can use a range of diverse tools to delve into people analytics. They can give an insight to employee…