The HR Sisters Podcast

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Hosted by 2 real life sisters, The HR Sisters Podcast is the UAE's 1st HR Podcast is about the intersection of HR and the UAE's unique business environment. Through the podcast, we want to offer practical, real-world HR solutions tailored specifically for businesses based in the UAE to help them: - Build High-Performing Teams - Create Great Workplaces - Ensure Labour Law Compliance and - Provide a Positive Employment Experience Our mission is to deliver actionable insights and expert advice on HR practices that drive business success in the UAE.

  1. 21 APR

    Building a Strong Business in UAE When Everything Feels Uncertain | HR Sisters Podcast S3 #1

    What does it really take to build a business that holds through a global pandemic, rapid growth, and the unique pressures of doing business in the UAE?In this episode of the HR Sisters Podcast, we sit down with David Cook, Chief Everything Officer at Contractors Direct, to unpack 17 years of hard-won entrepreneurial experience. From founding a project management consultancy in 2008 and navigating the 2008 financial crisis, to launching a new platform in January 2020 just weeks before Covid hit. David's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical honesty. We go deep on the topics that matter most to founders and business leaders:Hiring & Culture: Why David only hires people he knows, likes, and trusts and why he believes that's the only way to build a high-performing, ethical team in the UAE.Leadership Under Pressure: How to show up as a calm, steady leader when you're waking up at 4am with anxiety and why your team is always watching.People & Performance: The real cost of a bad hire, why remuneration should never be tied to nationality, and how optimising your existing team can double your revenue without adding a single headcount.Founder Advice: Don't leave your job too soon. Build it on the side. Only jump when your income from the business matches your salary. David's practical, no-nonsense advice for anyone thinking about starting up.Whether you're a founder, a people leader, or someone building something from the ground up in the UAE, this conversation is packed with perspective you won't hear anywhere else.This episode is proudly sponsored by Cercli, the HR platform built for people, not just systems. Cercli brings hiring, payroll, and compliance together in one place, with a native ATS that surfaces the right candidates faster and payroll that runs without manual reconciliation.

    52 min

  2. 7 APR

    Entering UAE Market? Fix Your HR Setup in 6 Weeks (HR in a Box Explained)

    In this video, we explain how businesses entering the UAE market can build a fully compliant HR foundation in just 6 weeks with our “HR in a Box” solution.
 Many startups and growing companies entering the UAE struggle with HR compliance from Contracts and Policies to Payroll & employee lifecycle management. Some rely on templates from other countries or operate without clarity on UAE labour law.
 This video breaks down how HR in a Box provides a complete, done-for-you HR setup that ensures your business is structured, compliant, and ready to scale from day one.
 What you’ll learn:
 ✅ What HR in a Box includes
 ✅ How to build a UAE-compliant HR foundation
 ✅ Key HR documents every UAE business needs
 ✅ How to align contracts, policies, and payroll
 ✅ Why compliance matters when entering the UAE market
 You’ll also understand how this solution helps founders, startups, and expanding businesses avoid costly HR mistakes while building a strong internal structure. If you're entering the UAE market or hiring your first team, this is the fastest way to get your HR right from the start.
 🔗 Learn more: http://snk.ae
 📅 Book a consultation: https://calendly.com/hrwithsnkconsulting/discovery-call

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    2 min

  3. 24 MAR

    HR Department as a Service UAE | Built for Companies with 5 to 50 Employees.

    In this video, The HR Sisters explain HR Department as a Service in the UAE — a modern solution that gives your business a full HR team for one monthly fee without hiring in-house.If you're a growing business, startup, or SME in the UAE, managing HR, payroll, compliance, and onboarding can slow you down. This video breaks down how HR outsourcing in the UAE works and how it helps you scale efficiently while staying fully compliant with UAE labour law.We walk you through all 7 pillars of HR Department as a Service, including: HR operations and employee managementWPS payroll and complianceEmployee lifecycle managementUAE labour law compliance (contracts, probation, gratuity, notice periods)Full HRMS platformProfessional onboardingStrategic HR advisoryYou’ll also learn who this service is best for, including startups, SMEs, and growing companies that need structure without the cost of a full internal HR team.If you're currently handling HR yourself or facing gaps in your processes, this could be the solution that transforms your business operations. 🔗 Learn more: http://snk.ae 📅Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/hrwithsnkconsulting/discovery-call Chapters: 00:00 Hidden HR Advantage 00:10 What Is HR-as-a-Service? 00:34 The HR Problem 00:49 The Solution Explained 01:06 HR Operations 01:18 Payroll (WPS) 01:30 Employee Lifecycle 01:35 Labour Law Compliance 01:53 HRMS Platform 02:02 Onboarding 02:10 HR Advisory 02:25 Who It’s For 02:32 Industries 03:06 Is This Right for You? 03:13 Not Just Outsourcing 03:22 Next Steps 03:37 Subscribe Keywords/Tags: HR as a Service UAE, HR services UAE, HR management UAE, HR consulting UAE, UAE labour law, UAE labour law compliance, HR compliance UAE, payroll services UAE, WPS payroll UAE, HRMS UAE, HR software UAE, employee onboarding UAE, HR advisory UAE, outsourced HR services, HR for small business UAE, HR for SMEs UAE, UAE business setup HR, HR support UAE, HR operations UAE, employee lifecycle management, HR strategy UAE, business growth UAE, Dubai HR services, HR consulting Dubai, UAE startups HR, HR solutions UAE, PRO services UAE HR, compliance services UAE, HR department UAE, full HR team UAE Hashtags: #UAEBusiness #HRUAE #HRServices #UAELabourLaw #HRConsulting #PayrollUAE #StartupsUAE #BusinessGrowth #DubaiBusiness #UAEStartups #HRSupport #BusinessUAE #HRStrategy #OutsourcingUAE #SMEsUAE #EntrepreneursUAE

    4 min

  4. 11 MAR

    2026 UAE Labour Law – 10 Things Every Employer Must Know

    If you're building a team in the UAE, understanding the Labour Law is your strongest foundation for growth. 🇦🇪 The UAE Labour Law gives every employer a clear, structured framework to hire confidently, manage fairly, and scale smoothly. In this video, we walk you through the 10 things every employer must know and the most common misconceptions businesses have at every stage so you can get ahead of them before they become problems. From employment contracts and probation rules to gratuity calculations, WPS compliance, and record keeping — this is your complete practical guide to building a compliant, well-structured team in the UAE. Whether you're a startup hiring your first employee, an SME growing fast, or a multinational setting up in Dubai or Abu Dhabi — these fundamentals set you up for long-term success. Watch till the end. Point 7 is where most businesses get the calculation wrong. 👇 ✅ FOLLOW US: S&K HR Consulting: /thehrsisters ➕ ADDITIONAL REFERENCE LINKS: FREE HR Templates: https://snk.ae/library/ S&K Digital Product Store: https://beacons.ai/snk.hrconsulting Get Insights & Tips from our blogs: https://snk.ae/blog/ Join Our Free Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3038060276290163/🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to The HR Sisters for more practical HR insights for businesses operating in the UAE. Keywords / Tags: UAE labour law 2024, UAE employment law for employers, how to hire in UAE, employment contracts UAE, probation rules UAE, end of service gratuity calculation UAE, WPS compliance UAE, annual leave entitlement UAE, overtime pay UAE law, HR compliance UAE, salary deductions UAE, UAE labour law guide, Dubai labour law employers, Abu Dhabi HR compliance, UAE free zone vs mainland employment law, UAE HR for startups, UAE business setup hiring, HR best practices UAE, employer guide UAE Hashtags: #UAELabourLaw #UAEEmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #HiringInUAE #UAEBusiness #DubaiHR #AbuDhabiBusiness #GratuityUAE #WPSCompliance #UAEStartup #SmallBusinessUAE #EmployerTips #TheHRSisters #HRInUAE #GCCBusiness #DubaiStartup #UAEExpat #BusinessDubai #HRTips #LabourLawUAE

    5 min

  5. 24 FEB

    How We Relocated a Global Tech Team to Abu Dhabi Without Disrupting Operations | Full Case Study

    Employee relocation can make or break business expansion. In this case study, we walk through how we helped a global tech company establish operations in Abu Dhabi by relocating 100 people from 6 countries in just 100 days. We did this by providing end-to-end relocation support, from individual family consultations and school enrollments to housing coordination and on-ground settling support. This allowed the business to mobilize their entire technology team without any disruption to client delivery or operations. If you are preparing for business expansion in the UAE, relocating employees, or setting up operations in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, this approach matters. ✅ FOLLOW US: S&K HR Consulting: /thehrsisters ➕ ADDITIONAL REFERENCE LINKS: FREE HR Templates: https://snk.ae/library/ S&K Digital Product Store: https://beacons.ai/snk.hrconsulting Get Insights & Tips from our blogs: https://snk.ae/blog/ Join Our Free Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3038060276290163/ 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to The HR Sisters for more HR & relocation insights in the UAE. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction - The Challenge 00:35 The Company Background & Relocation Need 01:15 The Challenge: Two-Part Complexity 01:50 Our Integrated Approach 02:35 Supporting Families & Virtual Tours 03:15 Execution & Delivery Phase 03:50 Results: 100 People in 100 Days 04:30 Employee Feedback & Leadership Outcome 04:50 Call to Action Keywords / Tags: UAE corporate relocation, relocating employees Dubai, Abu Dhabi business setup, employee relocation UAE, global mobility Dubai, tech talent relocation, UAE work visa, expat relocation Abu Dhabi, corporate HR services UAE, tech company expansion GCC, international employee relocation, Dubai tech hub, employee mobility UAE Hashtags: #UAERelocation #DubaiJobs #AbuDhabiTech #CorporateRelocation #TechInUAE #GlobalMobility #UAEBusiness #DubaiBusiness #EmployeeRelocation #TechTalent #GCCBusinessGrowth

    5 min

  6. 10 FEB

    The RISK with Owner-Dependent Businesses

    Founder-dependent businesses can’t scale. In this case study, we walk through how we helped a healthcare business in Dubai rapidly scale. We did this by building leadership capability, implementing structured HR systems and eventually removing owner dependency. This allowed the business to secure over $1M in investment and scale to multiple locations, both inside & outside UAE. If you are preparing for business expansion, external investment, or rapid growth, this approach matters. ✅ FOLLOW US: S&K HR Consulting: /thehrsisters ➕ ADDITIONAL REFERENCE LINKS: FREE HR Templates: https://snk.ae/library/ S&K Digital Product Store: https://beacons.ai/snk.hrconsulting Get Insights & Tips from our blogs: https://snk.ae/blog/ Join Our Free Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3038060276290163/ 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to The HR Sisters for more HR & payroll insights in the UAE. Chapters: 00:00 Why Success Didn’t Equal Scalability 01:12 Founder Dependency and Growth Limits 03:30 Building a Leadership Layer 05:45 HR Systems for Scale 08:20 Rethinking Onboarding in Healthcare 10:45 Performance, Investors, and Predictability 13:40 Communication During Change 15:30 Where the Business Is Today Keywords / Tags: healthcare business growth Dubai, scaling healthcare UAE, founder dependency, healthcare HR strategy, employee retention healthcare, leadership development UAE, HR systems for scale, healthcare compliance UAE, business expansion GCC, people systems healthcare, healthcare investment readiness Hashtags: #HealthcareBusinessDubai #ScalingHealthcare #HRStrategyUAE #EmployeeRetention #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessExpansionUAE #FounderDependency #HealthcareHR #GCCBusinessGrowth

    6 min

  7. 27 JAN

    A Real HR Case Study. Building Across ADGM and DIFC Simultaneously

    Multi-jurisdiction setups are often complicated to establish.This financial investment company launched across DIFC and ADGM simultaneously without any operational friction. In this case study, we walk through how a UK-based financial investment firm successfully entered two UAE jurisdictions—DIFC in Dubai and ADGM in Abu Dhabi—at the same time, with a unified HR framework designed for clarity, consistency, and scalable growth. If you are planning a UAE expansion or multi-jurisdiction setup, this approach matters. ✅ FOLLOW US:S&K HR Consulting: /thehrsisters ➕ ADDITIONAL REFERENCE LINKS:FREE HR Templates: https://snk.ae/library/S&K Digital Product Store: https://beacons.ai/snk.hrconsultingGet Insights & Tips from our blogs: https://snk.ae/blog/Join Our Free Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3038060276290163/ 🎓 Join the UAE HR Setup Webinar Waitlist:https://forms.office.com/r/qYdmsMHYFs 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to The HR Sisters for more HR & payroll insights in the UAE.

    5 min

  8. 19 JAN

    Case Study: Managing an Oil & Gas Acquisition Without Losing Talent

    Employee transitions make or break acquisitions! In this case study, we walk through how a complex Oil & Gas acquisition achieved 100% employee retention through clear planning, individualised plans, communication, trust-led leadership, and structured people-transition strategy. Chapters: 00:00 The Surge of Business in Dubai 00:56 Case Study: Acquisition in the Oil and Gas Sector 02:24 Transitioning Teams: Strategies for Success 05:02 Onboarding and Employee Experience 06:24 Lessons Learned from the Acquisition Process 💻REGISTER YOUR INTEREST (FOR THE WEBINAR) https://forms.office.com/r/qYdmsMHYFs ✅ FOLLOW US: S&K HR Consulting: /thehrsisters ➕ ADDITIONAL REFERENCE LINKS: FREE HR Templates: https://snk.ae/library/ S&K Digital Product Store: https://beacons.ai/snk.hrconsulting Get Insights & Tips from our blogs: https://snk.ae/blog/ Join Our Free Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/Vjd4KvoxM3xFY4iz/ 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to The HR Sisters for more HR & payroll insights in the UAE. Keywords / Tags: company acquisition Dubai, employee transition UAE, visa transfer duringacquisition, Dubai labor law acquisitions, HR setup after acquisition,company takeover employee rights, business acquisition UAE process, oiland gas acquisition Dubai, employee sponsorship transfer, UAEemployment law changes, company merger Dubai, acquisition HRcompliance, Dubai business acquisition guide, employee retention duringacquisition Hashtags: #CompanyAcquisitionDubai #EmployeeTransitionUAE #DubaiLaborLaw#VisaTransferUAE #HRGuideDubai #UAEEmploymentLaw#BusinessAcquisitionUAE #EmployeeRightsDubai #CompanyMergerDubai#HRComplianceUAE

    8 min
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Hosted by 2 real life sisters, The HR Sisters Podcast is the UAE's 1st HR Podcast is about the intersection of HR and the UAE's unique business environment. Through the podcast, we want to offer practical, real-world HR solutions tailored specifically for businesses based in the UAE to help them: - Build High-Performing Teams - Create Great Workplaces - Ensure Labour Law Compliance and - Provide a Positive Employment Experience Our mission is to deliver actionable insights and expert advice on HR practices that drive business success in the UAE.

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  • Creator
    S and K HR Consulting
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © S and K HR Consulting
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    The HR Sisters Podcast