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People Excellence Partnership - Defense Contractor Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 February 2011 - People Excellence partners with one of the leading defense contractors in Saudi Arabia to design & develop their HR systems and processes. The HR development project will transform the HR function with global “best practices” tailored to their business needs. |
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People Excellence supports one of the leading construction companies Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 21 September 2010 - People Excellence has been chosen by one of the leading construction & facility management organizations in the region to support in the design of its HR processes. People Excellence will work in partnership to deliver a full range of HR solutions to enhance their HR effectiveness. |
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Employees Performance during Ramadan
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11 August 2010 - Employees’ performance in almost all businesses in Saudi Arabia drops during the month of Ramadan. On the other hand, consumption increases significantly in the Food Sector. The decrease in performance can be due to a sudden change of the body clock and daily habits. Nonetheless, low performance and constant reporting in sick are common features during the month of Ramadan. This should not justify being lazy and less productive, Ramadan is the month of worship and hard work.
The reduced number of working hours in the private sector may have economic implications against the non-oil private sector GDP. According to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, 2008 non-oil private sector GDP was 440.4 billion riyals (117.4 billion US dollars), which may translate to a loss of 2.4 billion riyals (643.5 million US dollars) in productivity during the month of Ramadan.
What can organizations do to ensure business performance is not affected during Ramadan?
> Ensure you have a clear Ramadan policy in place > Introduce a morning & evening shift work schedule > Introduce a Ramadan monthly bonus incentive scheme linked to targets > Encourage your employees to work overtime |
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Is Employee On-Boarding a Good Idea?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 19 July 2010 - Employee on-boarding is not just a good idea; it is an important and strategic step in developing commitment, cooperation, driving results and setting the path for a positive and lasting employment relationship.
A new employee’s first interactions with his/her line manager should create a positive impression of overall company services. The time spend planning for the new employee’s first days and weeks on the job will greatly increase the chances for a successful start.
Proven benefits of an effective employee on-boarding program will improve employee retention rates, reduced mistakes, positive attitudes, and better communication. |
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Rotana HR Enhancement Project
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 04 June 2010 - People Excellence was approached by Rotana in the 1st quarter of 2010 to assist in enhancing the HR function. Rotana embarked on a transformation plan and wanted to develop HR systems that would support its enhancement efforts. People Excellence is pleased to be engaged with Rotana and the results are very positive.
Rotana is one of the leading media & entertainment companies in the MENA region with more than 6 free-to-air TV channels and other media platforms. |
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Will Saudi Arabia pay increases be back in 2010?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13 May 2010 - Employees can finally look forward to pay increases this year as salary growth is yet to return to the rate seen prior to the global financial crisis.
People Excellence, Compensation & Benefits, pointed out that while the Saudi economic conditions are improving in 2010 with a GDP forecast of 4% and major infrastructure projects, employees should not expect organizations to play ‘catch-up’ with salary increments. However, the Saudi job market means business and employers need to sustain and further develop their staff.
It’s not all about pay
Many Saudi employers place great emphasis on guarantee cash allowance in the way they structure their reward offer but more emphasis should be placed to have a well balance combination of total rewards to improve their conditions. A well balanced remuneration mix aligned to promote the need of the employees and the employers will be the driver in the next coming-up years. Organizations need to allocate their remuneration in the areas of guaranteed cash allowances, short term incentive plans (STIP), and long term incentive plans (LTIP) effectively to achieve business goals and retain their people. |
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A Young Population Puts Pressure on HR
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 21 December 2009 - The young population is one of the most powerful forces now affecting employers in Saudi Arabia & the GCC States. The number of employees entering in the private & public sectors is rising each year with fewer retirements.
Saudi Arabia as of 2002 had a population of 24 million people, 43% are under the age of 15 & only 3% are over the age of 65. With a population projected to reach 41 million people in 2025, this rapid growth has business implications of this demographic shift and will be a priority in many companies and the Saudi Government.
Preserving the knowledge and experience of the mid level and senior workforce while creating and implementing talent management programs for the next generation of workers will become the focus of many HR executives. As a result, adapting talent management programs to this challenging reality is becoming an integral part of People Excellence commitment to help companies in the region to cope with dramatic changes in HR policies.
To help manage the impact of our clients’, People Excellence will implement HR programs to find top talent, through competency frameworks and talent assessments, and avoid costly mistakes. By analyzing compensation and benefits schemes, People Excellence can determine the most cost effective way to recruit the right talent in a competitive sector. For more information, please contact us. |
