Great Place to Work® Middle East reveals the

Gulf Cooperation Council, 2023

On March 16^th 2023, Great Place to Work^® - a global research, training and consultancy firm that recognizes the Best Workplaces™ in over 60 countries worldwide - has revealed the lists of Best Workplaces in Oman™, Kuwait ™, Bahrain™ and Qatar™ for the year 2023’. This list recognized 9 in Oman, 20 in Kuwait, 20 in Bahrain and 20 in Qatar organizations across for their efforts.

The Best Workplaces in Oman™, Kuwait ™, Bahrain™ and Qatar™ Lists are represented by a diverse number of governmental entities and industries including logistics, technology, finance, media, retail, fashion, FMCG, hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing.

A great workplace culture is one that encourages collaboration and communication between employees. A workplace that fosters a great culture is one where employees can feel comfortable and confident to bring new ideas to the table and innovate. The commitment of these organizations in upholding a positive atmosphere and providing a great workplace experience for their employees has helped them be recognized as a model for successful companies. These organizations have been working diligently in bridging the gaps, transforming cultures and evolving into being Best Workplaces™.

Commenting on this year’s Best Workplaces in Oman™, Kuwait ™, Bahrain™ and Qatar™ lists, Ibrahim Mougharbel, Managing Director for the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait, Great Place to Work® Middle East, said: “We value organizations that put in the hard work to create amazing places of work for their employees. Such organizations understand that the success of their business is closely linked to the happiness and satisfaction of the people who work for them. A great workplace encourages motivation and passion in employees, leading to better output and productivity, and ultimately higher standards of service for customers. We are thrilled to congratulate those who have made it to the winners lists in each country. It is true evidence that they worked hard to reach this point!"

Commenting on this year’s Best Workplaces in Oman™, Kuwait ™, Bahrain™ and Qatar™ lists, Tanzeel Rehman, Managing Director for the KSA and Bahrain, Great Place to Work® Middle East, said: “We recognize the importance of creating a workplace that encourages and motivates employees. We encourage organizations to prioritize creating a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment where employees can do their best work. We are proud of those organizations who made it onto the winners’ lists. Their hard work and determination paid off and they can now bask in the glory of their achievement. Congratulations to all of the winners – they deserve it!"

 Top Best Workplaces Oman™ of the year 2023

 Top Best Workplaces Kuwait™ of the year 2023

Top Best Workplaces Bahrain™ of the year 2023

Top Best Workplaces Qatar™ of the year 2023

About Great Place to Work^®

Great Place to Work^® is a global research and management consultancy that recognizes the Best Workplaces™ in over 60 countries worldwide and provides premier business and advisory services.  Its mission is to improve peoples’ lives and create a better society by improving the workplace experience. Great Place to Work was founded in 1991 to provide a simple, research-driven methodology that could be widely used to understand and assess organizations.  A proprietary employee survey and assessment of HR policies form the foundation of the Institute’s research and consulting services and has been used by companies from all over the world to create strong workplace cultures based on trusting relationships. Great Place to Work believes that in a society of great workplaces, employees feel respected, proud, and trust that management is committed to “doing the right thing.” 

Following increased demand from the GCC countries for its workplace evaluation services, Great Place to Work expanded to the UAE in March 2010 as a licensed division of Best Companies Group. The UAE operation serves as the regional headquarters for the Middle East, with consultants and sales staff appointed in each market.

About the ‘Best Workplaces™ Lists

Any company based in the Middle East, falls within the industries belonging to the lists and employs 10 or more employees is eligible to participate.  Any company that appears on the list is selected primarily based on their employees' responses to the Great Place to Work Trust Index^©, a proprietary employee survey developed by Great Place to Work®.  In addition, the Great Place to Work® Middle East evaluates materials submitted by the company, including the company's response to the Great Place to Work® Culture Audit^© with accompanying materials submitted by the company for consideration. Organizations can apply from now and until the beginning of the following year for the 2023 Best Workplaces™ list.

Great Place to Work® Middle East conducts a rigorous audit of every participating company before it can be listed as one of the Best Workplaces™ in the region. This year, the Best Workplaces™ spanned across multiple industries that include retail, social services and government agencies, transportation, finance and media. The organizations were surveyed on fundamental issues that consider how trustworthy and caring an organization is for their employees.

To obtain Best Workplace™ ranking, the companies are scored. A large portion of a company’s score is based on the confidential feedback of their employees while the remaining score is attained from an audit of management and HR practices- a reflection of the company’s solutions to specific criteria. Within this framework, organizations were asked about their values, trust process, leadership methods, innovation processes and how they maximize their employees’ potential. The heroes that are continuously building a greater environment for their employees have stood out, and we are always here to celebrate them. 

For more information and registering for the 2023 lists: https://greatplacetowork.me/apply-for-a-list/

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