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technologies to cultivate a flexible work environment tailored to the demands of future jobs, with

the goal of positively impacting employee happiness.”

H.E. added: “The Forum serves as an ideal platform for observation and learning from best

practices, enabling interaction and engagement with experts and professionals in occupational

well-being. Participants can gain valuable insights and knowledge from the experiences of these

experts. Additionally, they can explore a diverse range of programs initiatives, and activities that
are designed to foster physical, psychological, and social well-being of employees.”

Iman Saleh Bin Khatam, Director of Policy and Program Support at DGHR, highlighted that

the Human Resources Forum serves as an ideal platform for exchanging ideas and suggestions,

engaging in discussions to improve the welfare of human resources, and exchanging shared
visions and policies among departments on the motivation and development of personnel and

talents. Bin Khatam further emphasised the importance of achieving a harmonious balance

between the well-being of human resources, fulfilling job responsibilities, and fostering an

environment that ensures positivity, excellence, creativity, productivity, and employee
engagement. She highlighted the significance of basing human resources welfare policies on

scientific studies, global best practices, and keeping pace with the evolving needs of modern work

environments to ensure their effectiveness and relevance.

Under the first pillar, Dr. Mansoor Habib, Senior Director of Employee Wellbeing at du, a
telecommunications company in the UAE, addressed employee well-being, highlighting the

delicate balance between leisure and responsibility. He further provided insights on maintaining

the balance between personal well-being and work responsibilities. Additionally, Dr. Aysha Al
Dhaheri, Head of the Health Promotion Section at Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, shed light on

the centre’s practices, further emphasising that improving employee health contributes to

enhanced performance, increased productivity, and better adaptability in daily work challenges.

Moreover, Dr. Adil Sajwani, Consultant Family Medicine at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital,
discussed the importance of promoting psychological well-being among employees.