Work from home has become the new normal in 2020. Several companies have now given their employees a permanent option to work remotely, but, those with government jobs didn’t have that leisure up till now. However, times are changing, and with changing times, the working rules for government employees have also changed. Government employees in Dubai will now be allowed to work remotely either fully or partially, as Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai approves new remote working protocols. Here’s everything you need to know.
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.@HamdanMohammed approves new remote work protocols for #Dubai Government employees. As part of the new Protocols, employees can perform their duties from outside their offices, using remote working technologies https://t.co/9hYGCnY4WI pic.twitter.com/3I9yjCpQEn
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 10, 2020
Sheikh Hamdan Announced These New Remote Working Protocols On Thursday
Sheikh Hamdan on Thursday announced the new protocols, which aim to improve corporate agility, productivity and promote work-life balance. This new initiative is a part of the vision to create a flexible work environment for the next generation of jobs. On this Sheikh Hamdan said,
“Adopting remote work systems has played a major role in ensuring business continuity during the pandemic. It has offered employees the flexibility to be creative and innovative. We are entering a new phase marked by new tools and innovative approaches to government work. In the years ahead, we will be increasingly relying on the creativity of our human capital. Helping government employees make a positive impact in the workplace is a key priority for us.”
We have approved a system for remote working in the Dubai government, in line with the requirements of jobs of the future. The system provides employees with several options to work remotely on a permanent, temporary or part-time basis.
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 10, 2020
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Employees Will Have To Consider Certain Things Before Opting For Remote Working Options
However, not all employees can avail of this offer. As per the protocols, employees whose productivity will not be affected while working remotely will be eligible to opt for this offer. As for the performance, it will be monitored and assessed regularly. Employees who can work remotely will have the option to fully work remotely, while those that need to work from the office shall be allowed to avail of the initiative partially.
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This new move will also allow the director-general of each entity to permit employees to work from abroad in case they are stranded overseas due to crises. While working overseas, employees will have to follow all the rules and regulations. They will be eligible for bonuses, allowances and other benefits.
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Abdulla Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, director-general of Dubai Government Human Resources Department, said the decision will boost talent retention and support the government’s ability to align itself with emerging market trends.
For the implementation of the new protocol, Sheikh Hamdan’s decision authorises directors-general to issue internal bylaws to regulate remote work procedures by their requirements. Each entity has the flexibility to implement the protocols following the nature of work undertaken by its staff.
First Published: December 11, 2020 10:19 AM