UAE Human Resources Network

ORC’s UAE Human Resources Network was established in 2007 to provide a confidential and informal environment in which local and international companies with significant Middle Eastern operations can discuss current issues on the whole spectrum of HR. Members of the Network meet at least three times a year in the UAE to compare and review policies and practices, as well as trends and developments in the broad field of HR management in the region.

Benefits

The UAE Human Resources Network offers members the following benefits:

A confidential and practical workshop environment in which member-companies can exchange information and experience on local, regional, and global HR issues affecting in the regio
Investigation, appraisal, and analysis of new developments and approaches in the field of human resources to assist members to manage their activities
Current and authoritative information from noted guest speakers on specific issues within the field
Networking with peers in a confidential setting
Access to a members-only website (details below)

Services

Services are tailored to meet the changing needs of the members and currently include:

Meetings and Networking

There are at least three sessions a year facilitated by ORC. In addition, members will be able to communicate between meetings via a “members-only” website. Discussions include the following topics:

Company HR policies and practices
Presentations and reports concerning latest trends, legislation, etc.
Ad hoc local surveys
Exchange of information on topics and issues resulting from informal round table discussions
Bulletin board questions & answers facility

Information and Data

Issues and topics

Compensation and salary surveys
Housing
Talent Management
Emiratisation
Occupational Safety & Health

Membership

Decisions on membership rest with the member-companies. The Network represents large employers with operations in the Middle East across a range of sectors, and diverse representation of business sectors is sought.

Network membership is limited in order to facilitate the meaningful and personal exchange of information and to provide an effective forum of employers.

The key representative for each company is the person with major full time responsibility for human resource or compensation management in the region.

Who Should Join?

If you are responsible for the expatriate HR management of a major company with operations in two or more European countries, consider joining the European Expatriate Policy Forum. For more information, contact John MacDonald,
Regional Director, at +971 4 407 0849.

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UAE Human Resources Network