CIPD Middle East

11/05/2026

Mental health affects everyone but for some, the challenges are greater.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the ask is for people to take action to support good mental health. As the Mental Health Foundation says, "Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless."

In the workplace, this means employers actively promoting good mental health and providing support for employees experiencing challenges such as anxiety or depression.

People managers play a key role. Day to day, they’re best placed to have sensitive conversations, make helpful adjustments, and signpost to specialist support where needed.

That’s why employee health and wellbeing should be a core part of every HR strategy and central to how organisations operate. Read the CIPD viewpoint and recommendations for employers: https://lnkd.in/enDJjEW5 [link in story and bio]

07/05/2026

A meaningful moment for the people profession in .

HR leaders and business partners gathered in for an inaugural event celebrating the first CIPD approved delivery site in . The highlight of the event was a lively panel discussion that brought forward insightful views on the future of the profession.

We heard clear messages about the need for the profession to be more strategically aligned with business, to build the behavioural capabilities that define effective leadership, and to ensure technology, especially AI, is used responsibly and ethically.

Africa’s young and growing workforce presents great opportunity, and capability development will be key. The panel emphasised that professional pathways and lifelong learning will play an essential role in shaping the future.

A proud step forward, and a reminder of the impact our profession can make in building better work and working lives.

A big thank you to our partners for organising such an impactful event and bringing the community together.

Learn more about We-are-HR at https://we-are-hr.com/who-we-are/

22/04/2026

at work starts with people 🤝

At the centre of every organisation, people professionals have the insight and influence to help shift mindsets and embed into everyday decisions.

🌍This , we’re recognising the impact we have in shaping cultures, ways of working and behaviours that support meaningful, sustainable change.

You can take the next step by exploring our resources:

🔗 Read our guide to understand the practical actions you can take
🧭 Visit the CIPD Profession Map to see how you can help your organisation grow responsibly and sustainably
🎧 Listen to our podcast to explore the business case

👉 Discover our resources at https://www.cipd.org/ae/about/leadership-governance/sustainability/

👉 Explore this year’s Earth Day theme, Our power, our planet, in the comments.

16/04/2026

ADNOC’s Culture Renovation Programme was honoured at the 2025 CIPD Middle East People Awards 🔹 showcasing how culture can be engineered with the same rigour as operations.

The programme boosted engagement, leadership strength, and safety performance across the organisation.

Discover the insights at [Link in bio]

10/04/2026

🌟 Meet Jane Qass

Based in , Jane works with employers and organisations across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia who are investing in stronger HR and L&D capability — connecting them to CIPD’s internationally recognised standards, rigorous people‑practice assessments, and tailored learning solutions.

Jane will be joining Wesam Azzam and Serena Shaikh as a speaker at our upcoming webinar:

📌 Building trusted HR capability: CIPD standards, services, and regional support

🗓 Wednesday, 29 April
⏰ 15:00 – 16:00 UAE time
💻 Live online

If strengthening HR capability is on your agenda this year, we’d be glad to have you join the conversation.

Explore the event at https://lnkd.in/dqT2urdp

02/04/2026

✨ Got 2–3 minutes? We’d really value your voice.

We’re running a short, anonymous HR Community Pulse Survey to understand the workforce priorities emerging in the moment across our region. Your input helps ensure the support, conversations, and resources we offer reflect what matters on the ground.

🔗 Link in bio

Thanks in advance — your perspective truly matters.

25/03/2026

We’ve just released a standout Middle East People interview with Munir ZAKARIA, Assoc CIPD, offering rare insight into what HR leadership looks like in high‑risk, high‑pressure humanitarian environments.

Munir shares practical lessons on duty of care, crisis response, and the future of people leadership in mission‑critical operations.

A powerful read for people professionals across every sector.

👉 Read the interview and explore the insights at https://lnkd.in/dpJnjC4V

20/03/2026

This Eid is a timely reminder of the strength we draw from the community: the way we support, uplift, and stand with one another across the region. As we continue to navigate uncertainty, our commitment at the remains clear: to champion the people profession and ensure our members, students, partners, and wider network feel connected and supported.

Wishing you and your families a safe, peaceful, and blessed Eid.

The CIPD team in the Middle East

09/03/2026

🤝 In the Middle East, employers play a vital role in supporting their people — especially during times of uncertainty. In our multicultural workplaces, teams experience these moments differently, often far from the support systems they’d usually rely on, while loved ones abroad watch events unfold from a distance.

Our upcoming session will explore how leaders can strengthen wellbeing and psychological safety, helping teams stay resilient and connected. Expect practical, real‑world strategies for leading with empathy, communicating clearly, and building trust when it matters most.

🔓 Free session — open to members and non‑members
👉 Register at https://bit.ly/4brppgX

🔊 Know someone who’d benefit? Feel free to share it with them.

06/03/2026

Women’s participation in Saudi Arabia’s workforce isn’t just rising, it’s reshaping the very architecture of leadership. As more women step into the workforce and into strategic roles, organisations have a powerful opportunity to rethink how leadership operates, how talent is developed, and how inclusive cultures are built.

In a recent conversation with HR leader Reem Alkhudhairy, several themes emerged that signal a profound shift already underway.

Read the full interview at https://bit.ly/4sNzUBl and let us know your thoughts.

In this interview HR senior leader, Reem Alkhudhairy, gives her perspective on how women's leadership is evolving in the Kingdom and what organisations can do to accelerate progress

02/03/2026

We’re delighted to join the Future of Workforce Summit as a knowledge partner; a key regional platform exploring the forces transforming work: AI, skills, culture, and the rise of the Middle East as a global talent hub.

As the voice of the people profession, we’re committed to advancing evidence-based people management, championing good work, and supporting organisations as they navigate this new era.

Looking forward to engaging with leaders who are redefining what the future of work looks like across the Middle East.

Find out more about the conversations we’re delighted to support at https://futureworkforcesummit.khaleejtimesevents.com/