Debra Teles, Chief People and Culture Officer, Al Ghurair Investment has been recognised by the Economic Times (ET) for her contribution to the field of HR. She was chosen for the ‘2023 HR Icon Award’ for one of the ‘Most Influential HR Leaders in the Middle East’.
The award further showcases Al Ghurair Investment’s dedication to transforming the world of work, building upon its recent recognition as a Top Employer in the UAE for 2023 by the Top Employers Institute.
Commenting on the award, Teles said: “At Al Ghurair Investment, our Purpose is intrinsic, shaping all we do, who we are and how we act – enhancing life for all, beginning and ending with our people. We recognise that culture is built, not bought and that ultimately, our people are the architects of our culture.”
Legacy values
Since beginning the group-wide transformation journey two years ago, Al Ghurair Investment has continued to draw on the legacy values of the founding family and looking to the future through launching its ‘Fit For Future’ model and incorporated it into the organisation’s ‘Employee Value Proposition’ and talent strategy to engage and empower people along their career pathways. The programme, aligned with the group’s commitment to supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 8), has focused on building a corporate culture that aligns with evolving ‘future work’ models.
Teles added: “As the ‘World of Work’ continues to evolve, at Al Ghurair our philosophy is people-centric: we shall continue to invest in the wellness, happiness and development of our people, with a deliberate and demonstratable commitment to enhancing life for our people.”
Al Ghurair Investment is one of the largest diversified family business groups in the UAE.-- TradeArabia News Service
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