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 10 - Emiratisation Decoded in the UAE Private Sector
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In this episode of The HR & CQ Show, Emma Jordaan and Sarah Brooks delve into the timely topic of Emiratisation, the UAE’s national initiative to increase the participation of Emiratis in the private sector. Joined by special guest Shazia Bharuchi, a British career coach working closely with Emiratis, the trio explore the real-world challenges Emiratis face when stepping into multicultural workplaces in the private sector, often led by Western norms.
From understanding the evolving HR compliance to discussing how Cultural Intelligence (CQ) plays a vital role in creating inclusive, empowering environments for local talent, this episode is a must-listen for HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone invested in the future of the UAE workforce.
