The HR Sisters Podcast

S and K HR Consulting
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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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. FEB 24

    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

  3. FEB 10

    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

  4. JAN 27

    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

  5. JAN 19

    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

  6. 11/12/2025

    UAE Labour Law LEAVE Types Explained | Annual, Sick, Maternity, Parental Leave & More

    This comprehensive episode breaks down every aspect of managing employee time off, ensuring your company policies are 100% compliant. We cover key operational challenges, including: 1. Public Holidays 2. Annual Leave 3. Sick Leave 4. Maternity Leave 5. Parental Leave 6. Bereavement Leave 7. National Service Leave Watch this entire guide to solidify your understanding of every leave type and ensure you are compliant with the UAE Labour Law. KEY POINTS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: Why Understanding UAE Leave is Essential (Vacation, Time Away) 0:29 - Public Holidays in the UAE (Religious vs. National, Announcement Process) 2:29 - Annual Leave Entitlement & The "Magic Number" (30 Calendar Days) 2:56 - Calendar Days vs. Working Days: Understanding Leave Utilization 4:40 - Annual Leave & Public Holidays: Do you get a day in lieu? 5:03 - Annual Leave Accrual & Leave Encashment (Cash Value of Annual Leave) 6:45 - Recovery of Over-Utilized Leave (What happens if an employee leaves early?) 7:59 - When is an Employee Eligible to take Leave? (Post-Probation Rules) 8:43 - Leave Accrual if an Employee Leaves Before 1 Year (The 2-day rule) 9:13 - Sick Leave / Sickness Absence Rules (90-Day Entitlement Breakdown) 9:42 - Sick Leave Pay Structure (Full Pay, Half Pay, Unpaid) 10:12 - Termination During Sick Leave (Wrongful Termination Warning) 11:32 - Maternity Leave Entitlement (60 Days: Full Pay & Half Pay Breakdown) 12:42 - Nursing/Breastfeeding Breaks for Returning Mothers 13:08 - Parental Leave in the UAE (5 Working Days, Mother or Father) 14:05 - Study Leave (10 Days, Eligibility) 14:37 - Bereavement Leave (Compassionate Leave: 5 Days vs. 3 Days) 14:55 - National Service Sabbatical (For Emirati Nationals) ✅ FOLLOW US: S&K HR Consulting: https://www.instagram.com/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 follow to The HR Sisters for more HR & payroll insights in the UAE. UAE Labour Law Leave Entitlements Annual Leave UAE HR Policy Sick Leave UAE Compliance Maternity Leave UAE private sector Parental Leave UAE UAE Public Holidays UAE Leave Accrual calculation Bereavement Leave UAE Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 Leave Encashment Payroll uae labour law,uae leave policy,annual leave uae,sick leave uae,maternity leave uae,parental leave uae,uae public holidays,uae leave entitlements,uae labour law 2024,leave accrual uae,leave encashment uae,bereavement leave uae,study leave uae,uae hr,dubai labour law,abu dhabi labour law,federal decree law 33 of 2021,uae employment law,private sector leave uae,uae sick leave pay #UAELabourLaw #AnnualLeaveUAE #MaternityLeaveUAE #HRLaw #UAE

    15 min

  7. 10/28/2025

    Decoding Gen Z in the Workplace: Redefining Work, Leadership & Loyalty | Season 2 Finale

    Are we truly ready for Gen Z in the workplace? In this season finale, we bring together three dynamic Gen Z professionals to explore how this new generation is reshaping work culture, leadership, and the meaning of loyalty in modern organisations. From being labeled as lazy to being workflow efficient, Gen Zers share their unfiltered views on: What employers misunderstand about their generation Why flexibility, purpose, and transparency matter more than titles How technology, convenience, and curiosity define their work ethics The truth about job-hopping, “lazy” innovation, and work-life balance How leaders can truly connect with and retain Gen Z talent This conversation dives deep into the evolution of work from hustle culture to intelligent productivity and challenges leaders to rethink how they engage the leaders of tomorrow. ✅ FOLLOW US: S&K HR Consulting: https://www.instagram.com/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/ Keywords gen z in the workplace managing gen z employees gen z work culture gen z vs millennials future of work 2025 workplace leadership trends how to attract gen z talent employee engagement 2025 hybrid work culture retaining young employees gen z podcast discussion workplace communication gaps Tags Gen Z in the workplace, Gen Z employees, managing Gen Z, Gen Z work culture, future of work, leadership trends, employee engagement, hybrid workplace, Gen Z mindset, modern workforce, work-life balance, Gen Z podcast, attracting young talent, Gen Z values, Gen Z communication, retaining Gen Z, future leaders, Gen Z behavior, company culture, HR podcast Hashtags #GenZ #FutureOfWork #Leadership #WorkCulture #Podcast #HRPodcast #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeEngagement #GenZInTheWorkplace #ModernLeadership #WorkplaceTrends #GenZMindset #HybridWork #CareerGrowth #YoungLeaders #WorkplaceInnovation

    53 min

  8. 10/07/2025

    UAE Working Hours Explained: What the Labour Law Really Says

    What are the legal working hours in the UAE? Do you need to follow a 6-day, 48-hour work week? Let’s break down exactly what the UAE Labor Law says about working hours, working days, and break times. In this video, we explain the standard legal requirements for work hours in the UAE—including the maximum allowed weekly hours, break entitlements, and common business practices like 5-day workweeks, 4.5-day weeks, and more. Whether you're an employer setting up a company or an employee trying to understand your rights, this is a must-watch for anyone working in the UAE. 📌 Key Points Covered in the Video UAE labor law: standard 48-hour, 6-day work week Breaks: 1 hour total per day (no separate lunch hour) No employee should work more than 5 hours without a break Many companies follow 5-day or 4.5-day weeks Legal flexibility around which days count as workdays Weekly rest day is mandatory (minimum 1 per week) Why companies offer shorter workweeks to attract talent Examples of working week setups in UAE companies ✅ FOLLOW US: S&K HR Consulting: https://www.instagram.com/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. Top Searched Keywords UAE working hours labor law UAE work week rules Working days in UAE UAE labor law 2025 Break time rules UAE labor law UAE legal working hours How many hours to work in UAE UAE 4 day work week UAE HR compliance Setting work schedules in UAE Tags UAE working hours, UAE labor law 2025, UAE work week, working days in UAE, break time rules UAE, UAE HR compliance, UAE employment law, legal work hours UAE, 4-day workweek UAE, UAE HR setup, UAE payroll rules, employee rights UAE, HR in UAE, UAE rest day law, Dubai working hours, Abu Dhabi labor law, UAE 48 hour week, reduced workweek UAE, UAE HR guide, UAE labor law explained #UAELaborLaw #WorkingHoursUAE #HRinUAE #UAEWorkWeek #EmployeeRightsUAE

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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
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © S and K HR Consulting
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    The HR Sisters Podcast