Send us a text In this episode of The HR & CQ Show, Emma Jordaan and Sarah Brooks dive into the hidden challenges of international assignments in Dubai and beyond. With nearly 40% of relocations failing—and 70% of those due to family members not settling in—the conversation explores the real costs for organisations and the human impact on assignees and their loved ones. From cultural onboarding and family support to practical relocation coaching and HR’s role in smoothing the transi...

Send us a text Dubai is seeing an unprecedented influx of newcomers – around 1,000 people arriving every single day. With the government’s ambitious 2040 Master Urban Plan aiming to nearly double the population, the job market is more competitive than ever. In this episode of The HR & CQ Show, Sarah Brooks and Emma Jordaan dive into the realities of job hunting in Dubai. From cultural dynamics in interviews to the unwritten rules of the job market, we explore the opportunities and challen...

Send us a text 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 ...

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Stebbing-Mills (Co-Founder of The Wellness Theory) and Sam Harvey (Founder and MD of Braver Leaders) to explore the real meaning of leadership and wellbeing in today’s multicultural workplace. We tackle: The rise (and risks) of well-washingWhy burnout isn’t just for entrepreneursThe difference between being a manager and being a leaderHow to create safe, psychologically supportive environmentsWhat it takes to lead system-wide wellbein...

Send us a text In this episode of The HR & CQ Show, we sit down with Carmen Rendy and Alex Stanchu, co-founders of Divergent Line HR Consultants, to unpack their bold move from corporate HR to entrepreneurship — and the innovation they’ve brought with them. Together, we dive deep into: Why traditional performance management systems are broken — and what needs to changeHow their tool RED (Reward, Engage, Develop) is transforming how organisations approach performance, recognition, and empl...

Send us a text In this special episode of The HR & CQ Show, we’re joined by none other than Dr. David Livermore, global thought leader on Cultural Intelligence (CQ), author, and Director of CQ Fellows. Together, we dive into what the future of work looks like in one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic business hubs, Dubai. Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or working in one of Dubai’s global teams, this conversation is packed with actionable st...

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Send us a text 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 professio...

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