The HR & CQ Show
HR & CQ Edge is an independent strategic intelligence series addressing the most pressing human capital challenges facing organisations in the UAE, GCC and beyond.
Anchored in the EDGE framework — Equity, Direction, Growth and Experience, each episode convenes senior practitioners, executives and subject matter leaders to examine the evidence, challenge conventional thinking and advance the people agenda at board level.
For CHROs, people executives and senior business leaders who understand that organisational performance begins and ends with people.
Hosted by Emma Jordaan Founder of Infinite Consulting and Sarah Brooks, FCIPD, Founder of Fikrah HR and regularly joined by distinguished guest contributors from across the UAE, GCC and global HR community.
The HR & CQ Show
Episode 4 - Employee Onboarding
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In this episode, Sarah Brooks MCIPD and Emma Jordaan explore the ins and outs of onboarding in Dubai, including:
✅ Educating new hires about company culture.
🌏 Embracing diversity beyond Emirati culture.
🤝 Navigating cultural differences in the workplace.
📋 Simplifying the visa process for international employees.
🔄 Onboarding internal transfers.
📉 Why 40% of international assignments fail—and how to prevent it.
Whether you’re an HR professional, a manager, or just curious about what makes great onboarding tick, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
🎧 Listen now and make onboarding your competitive edge
