{"id":12738,"date":"2024-08-12T13:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T11:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/?p=12738"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:37:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:37:52","slug":"dubai-4-day-working-week-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/actualite\/dubai-semaine-4-jours-travail-ete\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai is trialling a four-day working week and reducing working hours during the summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubai\u2019s flexible summer programme: An innovative model for employee wellbeing and performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dubai is once again breaking new ground with a pioneering initiative aimed at improving the quality of life<\/strong> and the work performance<\/strong> of its civil servants. By launching the \u201cOur summer is flexible<\/strong>\u201c, the Dubai Government\u2019s Department of Human Resources aims to redefine labour standards whilst aligning itself with the overarching vision of making Dubai a city of choice<\/strong> to live and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main objectives of the programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cOur summer is flexible<\/strong>\u201d essentially has two main objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Improving quality of life<\/strong>\u00a0employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • To promote the\u00a0sustainability of government resources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Improving employees\u2019 quality of life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Flexible working arrangements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    By enabling staff to manage their time more effectively, this programme aims to reduce work-related stress<\/strong> and to increase job satisfaction. Working hours can be adjusted to suit individual needs, thereby promoting greater work-life balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Commitment to employee wellbeing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The department\u2019s management, represented by Abdullah Al Falasi, emphasises the importance of the employee wellbeing<\/strong>. A better quality of life at work leads to a increased motivation<\/strong>, lower absenteeism and a higher retention rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sustainability of government resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Optimisation of resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    By introducing flexible working hours, the government can make better use of its facilities and infrastructure, thereby reducing the costs associated with the overuse<\/strong> and promoting a more sustainable approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Administrative efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Enabling employees to work more independently paves the way for a more efficient<\/strong>, where tasks are carried out more quickly and with less waste of resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A new benchmark for Dubai\u2019s competitiveness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Strengthening Dubai\u2019s global position<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Through this initiative, Dubai is strengthening its position as global leader<\/strong> in terms of modern working conditions. This unique model not only attracts new talent but also creates an atmosphere of high productivity<\/strong> and job satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Attracting and retaining talent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Create a attractive working environment<\/strong> is crucial for attracting the best talent. The flexibility offered by this programme plays a decisive role in the decision of highly qualified professionals<\/strong> to choose Dubai and stay there to pursue their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With this innovative initiative, the Dubai Government\u2019s Human Resources Department is laying solid foundations for a far-reaching transformation of the workplace culture. The \u201cOur summer is flexible<\/strong>\u201d perfectly reflects the government\u2019s commitment to prioritising the human aspect in order to achieve ambitious and sustainable goals.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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