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Does Your Workplace Pass the Culture Test? Here’s How to Tell. Throughout my career journey across different industries and countries, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing, experiencing, and shaping what a healthy organizational culture looks like. It’s the foundation that empowers employees to thrive, not just survive, and ensures organizations reach their full potential. I’ve identified 10 essential building blocks that consistently stand out: 1. Open and Honest Communication 2. Trust is a Two-Way Street 3.Recognition That is Genuine and Sincere 4. Collaboration Over Competition 5. Respect and Encouragement for Work-Life Harmony 6. Low Turnover Tells the Story 7. Learning is a Way of Life 8. Conflicts/Disagreements Lead to Solutions, Not Blame 9. Psychological Safety is the Norm 10. Values are Lived, Not Just Stated These aren’t just checkboxes—they’re the heartbeat of a thriving workplace. When these elements are present, the culture shifts from functional to truly exceptional. #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeEngagement #PsychologicalSafety

🌟 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 (𝐔𝐀𝐐 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬) 🌟 Are you passionate about education and eager to inspire the next generation? At Sharjah American International School, we foster excellence through innovation, collaboration, and a supportive community. We’re hiring for the following positions: 🌟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 ➡ Qualifications: B.A. or B.Ed. in a teaching major / M.A. (in school administration, educational leadership, or a related major) ➡ Experience: 3 years as a school administrator, 2 years of teaching experience. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 ➡ Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in English, M.A. in English or related major ➡ Experience: 3 years as Head of Department (English), 2 years of teaching experience. 𝐊𝐆 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 ➡ Qualifications: Bachelors degree in early childhood education ➡ Experience: 2 years of teaching experience. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 ➡ Qualifications: Bachelors degree in education, behavioral/social science, or human services ➡ Experience: 2 years of teaching experience. 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬/𝐀𝐏 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 ➡ Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Science (Physics) ➡ Experience: 2 years of teaching experience. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 ➡ Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Mathematics ➡ Experience: 2 years of teaching experience. 🌟 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬? ⏹ Collaborative and innovative work environment ⏹ Competitive compensation packages ⏹ Professional growth opportunities 📋 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: If selected to attend an interview, candidates must provide the following: ✔ Teaching License ✔ Equivalency Certificate ✔ IELTS Certificate (Minimum score: 7.5 for English/Homeroom teachers, 6.5 for other subjects) ✔ Two Recommendation Letters ✔ Degree Certificate and Transcript (attested by the Ministry of Education, Foreign Affairs, and UAE Embassy) ✔ Police Clearance 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆: 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑼𝑨𝑬 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔. 📧 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: Submit your CV and required documents to hrrecruitment@saisuaq.com, and 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞. 𝑫𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒚 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎. Let’s shape the future of education together! 🚀

As we approach 2025 (𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸!), the workplace continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Technology is advancing, employee expectations are shifting, and wellbeing has become a central focus. For HR leaders, this is more than a challenge; it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose and shape the future of work. As I plan for the year ahead, I find myself reflecting on some key questions: ⏹ How can we use AI and analytics to enhance decision-making while keeping the human connection at the heart of HR? ⏹ How can we redefine flexibility to meet employee needs in industries where hybrid work isn’t an option? ⏹ How can recognition and rewards evolve to resonate with a diverse, multi-generational workforce? I’ve come across some incredible guides and content that provide clarity and direction for shaping impactful HR strategies in the year ahead: 📌 AIHR's 2025 HR Trends: https://lnkd.in/gYH8tfKY 📌 SHRM's Critical Strategies for Future HR Success: https://lnkd.in/g_QfjSas 📌 Gartner's Top HR Priorities: https://lnkd.in/gUazy-TY 📌 ADP's HR Trends Guidebook: https://lnkd.in/gm9kdZKP 📌 Forbes’ 14 Workplace Predictions for 2025: https://lnkd.in/g7-WcX88 📌 KPMG's Future of HR Report: https://lnkd.in/gpg--AHz I hope these resources spark fresh ideas and offer valuable insights as you plan your 2025 initiatives. Let’s continue building workplaces where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered to succeed. #HRStrategy #FutureofWork #Leadership #PeopleAndCulture #Innovation #2025Planning #StrategicPlanning #HR #Impact #SharingIsCaring

Life constantly challenges us to grow and lead, but reflection is where true clarity emerges. These images symbolize resilience, strength, and purpose; reminders of the paths we walk and the impact we aspire to make. Each one invites us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what drives us as individuals and leaders. #Leadership #GrowthMindset #SelfReflection #Resilience #PurposeDriven #LeadershipExcellence #UnlockPotential #StrengthInLeadership #MondayMotivation

Motivation goes beyond setting targets or offering praise; it’s about understanding what truly drives each team member.   Over the years, I’ve seen how the right questions can open up meaningful conversations, build trust, and energize people. Here are five impactful questions managers can ask to forge a deeper connection with their team members and ignite that motivational spark: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦’𝐬 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬? Seeing how aspirations fit into the larger picture creates a sense of purpose that is far more engaging than just checking off tasks. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤? Getting to know what sparks joy and energy for team members is invaluable. It allows managers to tailor roles and responsibilities to people’s strengths and passions. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲-𝐭𝐨-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬? A simple question with a powerful message: “I’m here to help you succeed.” When employees feel supported, they’re empowered to do their best work. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Everyone has their own style. Taking the time to learn how each person appreciates feedback and recognition can make it that much more meaningful. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩? This question builds trust and shows genuine care. Addressing challenges together helps people feel less isolated and more motivated to overcome obstacles. As leaders, it’s not about having all the answers but knowing the right questions to ask. Taking a few minutes to connect through these conversations can make all the difference. #Leadership #Motivation #People #Culture #Engagement #HR #Management

Create a Culture That Inspires and Empowers!

Essential UAE Etiquette: The Small Gestures That Make a Big Difference.

Beyond the Sky: Breaking Through Self-Imposed Limits. #Inspiration #GrowthMindset #DreamBig #Motovation #Leadership #SelfImprovement #Limitless #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth #BeyondLimits

Beyond the Sky: Breaking Through Self-Imposed Limits. #Inspiration #GrowthMindset #DreamBig #Motovation #Leadership #SelfImprovement #Limitless #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth #BeyondLimits

Sometimes, we just need to hit pause ⏸ Life moves fast, and it’s so easy to get caught up in the constant rush. I've personally found that taking a moment to step outside, breathe, and let my mind wander helps me reset and refocus. It doesn’t have to be anything complicated; just a few minutes to gather my thoughts, reflect on what’s around me, and remind myself of the bigger picture. It’s these small, simple moments that I find help to keep burnout at bay. Wellbeing isn’t just something we check off a list; it’s about really taking the time to listen to ourselves and recharge, even in the middle of a busy day. #Wellbeing #Burnout #TakingTime #Reflection #Mindfulness