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. Jul 21

    Why No One Quits at This Sister-Led Bakehouse | Sneha & Ravisha (Sugaholic) | HR Sisters Podcast

    Sneha and Ravisha Bhatia, co-founders of Sugaholic, Dubai's beloved custom cake studio have been running their business for 16 years. In an industry where surviving six months to a year is considered hard, 60–65% of their team has stayed for 6 to 8 years on average. In this episode, they tell us exactly how.In this episode of the HR Sisters Podcast, we sit down with Sneha and Ravisha to unpack the people decisions behind one of Dubai's most enduring small businesses, a business that was never about cakes to begin with. It was started to raise funds to educate girl children in India. That mission is still the heart of everything they do.We go deep on the topics that matter most to founders and people leaders:- The First Hire Who Never Left: How a cashier who started decorating cupcakes on slow nights became one of their top designers 16 years later and what her loyalty during the pandemic taught them about building a team that stays.- Culture Without a Policy: From getting stools into a commercial kitchen on day one to scrapping phone bans and letting staff listen to music, how Ravisha built a workplace she'd actually want to work in.- Interest-Free Staff Loans: Why Sugaholic decided to lend staff money directly, no interest, no banks and the 20,000 AED risk they took on one employee who needed to build a house in the Philippines.- No Manager, No Hierarchy: Why every staff member; cleaner, baker, designer, front staff has a direct line to the founders, and why removing the management layer has been one of their best decisions.- The Delivery Rules That Protect the Driver: How Ravisha drew the line between client expectations and driver dignity, lost some clients in the process, and didn't apologise for it.- Busting the Guru Myth: Why Sneha and Ravisha reject "work on the business, not in it" and what being the backup when a team member goes off sick actually tells you about your own business.- When We Want to Call It a Day, We Call It: The reflection exercise where both sisters, independently, said they weren't building a legacy or a dynasty, just good work, with good people, until they're ready to stop.Whether you're a founder, a people leader, or someone trying to build a team that actually wants to stay, this conversation is full of the honest, unglamorous decisions that never make it into the business headlines.

  2. Jun 23

    Why This CEO Refuses to Track Hours Worked | Reim El Houni | HR Sisters Podcast

    What does it take to build a media empire from a VHS tape and a guessed email address? Reim El Houni, CEO of 22 Films and creator of Mission Visible, did exactly that and in this episode, she's refreshingly honest about the hiring mistakes, leadership lessons and hard-won perspective that came from nearly two decades of producing TV in one of the most unpredictable industries there is. In this episode of the HR Sisters Podcast, we sit down with Reim El Houni to unpack her journey from a 16-year-old intern emailing every name in the BBC credits, to building 22 Films and scaling teams from a core group of 20 to 60+ for major productions like Expo's daily TV show and the Burj Khalifa opening. We go deep on the topics that matter most to founders and business leaders: Hiring for Attitude, Not Skills: Why Reim tells every candidate in their interview that she takes positivity seriously, and how willingness to evolve outweighs any skill on a CV. The Cost of Control: Why she will never introduce a clocking in and clocking out system, and what it taught her about flexibility, trust and erratic industry hours. The Hire That Taught Her the Most: An honest account of scaling too fast for Expo, hiring under pressure and what she'd do differently with hindsight. Letting Go to Grow: How a self-described perfectionist learned to pick her battles, delegate without micromanaging, and teach instead of taking over. Culture on a Budget: From a gratitude WhatsApp chat to mandatory office dance breaks, the cost-neutral rituals that shaped her team's culture. Perspective: The Burj Khalifa story, the night she thought she delivered the worst show of her career, and the phone call that changed how she defines success. Whether you're a founder, a people leader, or someone trying to build culture without a budget, this conversation is full of honest, hard-earned insight from someone who has lived every part of it on camera and off.

  3. May 19

    Hard Truths about Building a Team in the UAE | Lara Geadah (Dubai PR Agency) | HR Sisters Podcast

    What happens when you start a business before you've really figured out how to manage people? Lara Geadeh, founder of Cameo Communications, did exactly that and in this episode she's refreshingly honest about what went wrong, what she learned and how she built a lean, loyal, high-performing team she's proud of today.In this episode of the HR Sisters Podcast, we sit down with Lara Geadeh, founder of Cameo Communications, to unpack six years of building one of Dubai's respected PR and communications agencies from the early days of trial and error at 23, to developing a hiring philosophy that puts flexibility, attitude and integrity above everything else.We go deep on the topics that matter most to founders and business leaders: Hiring Without a Rulebook: Why Lara stopped hiring for skills and started hiring for character and how that single shift transformed her team.Leading a Lean, Remote Team: How she gives her people full flexibility and freedom while still maintaining accountability, trust and high delivery standards.People & Performance: Why accepting 70-80% work is actually a winning retention strategy and how a success fee structure keeps her whole team invested in growth.Founder Advice: Take it easy on yourself and your people. Document your processes before you need them. And define your non-negotiables before the first interview, not after.Whether you're a founder, a people leader, or someone building something from the ground up in the UAE, this conversation is packed with honest, practical perspective from a founder who's lived it.

  4. Apr 21

    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.

  5. Apr 7

    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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  6. Mar 24

    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

  7. Mar 11

    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

  8. 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

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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
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © S and K HR Consulting
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    The HR Sisters Podcast