GCC firms ‘shifting from cash to benefits for staff’GCC firms have increased benefit offerings to employees this year, as against spending on their cash allowance packages in previous years, said Aon, a leading global professional services firm, in a new study. The GCC region has w More… |
Switch DC-Hub offers key benefits to ship-ownersThe Switch, a Yaskawa company - is a pioneer in advanced drive train technology, has delivered its first ever DC-Hub to Wightlink in the UK for installation into its flagship new build diesel electric hybrid ferry. The Finland-hea More… |
Hilton announces largest global saleHilton Worldwide has announced a spectacular worldwide sale starting from May 13 to September 6. The Hilton World Sale offers Hilton HHonors members great value with up to 30 per cent off at participating hotels within the Hilton More… |
Gulf Air extends benefits deal with BatelcoBahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air and Bahrain Telecommunication Company (Batelco) have extended their partnership agreement to enhance benefits for Batelco's Al Dana customers. Members of Batelco Al Dana Club, who hold Gulf More… |
Gulf Air extends benefits deal with BatelcoBahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air and Bahrain Telecommunication Company (Batelco) have extended their partnership agreement to enhance benefits for Batelco's Al Dana customers. Members of Batelco Al Dana Club, who hold Gulf More… |
Employee benefits plans play key role in UAE talent warThe UAE has shown a greater connection between employee benefits and engagement more than any other country, according to a global MetLife survey. The first ‘UAE Employee Benefit Trends Study,’ conducted by leading ins More… |
Alba union refuses to join strike over benefits callThe second largest union representing workers at Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has refused to join calls for a company-wide strike over pay and benefits. More than 2,500 employees represented by the Alba Labour Unio More… |
Retired Gulf Air staff in benefits rowFormer Gulf Air staff claim they are being denied benefits they were promised on retirement. Campaigners claim as many as 400 people have been affected, including an ex-senior manager who served the company for More… |
Civil service staff to get extra benefits in BahrainExtra benefits and bonuses will be paid to civil service employees in Bahrain. Under the new scale, about 15,000 married public sector female employees will have their social allowances raised, to ensure equality between married m More… |
Starwood launches new benefits programmeStarwood Preferred Guest (SPG), the loyalty programme from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, has launched its new ‘Triple Benefits’ programme for members. SPG members can enjoy three exclusive benefits when they More… |