14-day quarantine for staff at some companies in UAE

14-day quarantine for staff at some companies in UAE

Coronavirus in UAE: 14-day self-quarantine for employees returning from leave. Companies in the UAE are imposing a 14-day self-quarantine on employees who have travelled to countries affected by the Covid-19 coronavirus, according to a spot survey conducted by Korn Ferry.. The study's results showed that 11 per cent of companies in the UAE have asked their employees to take "voluntary leaves" due to the impact of coronavirus, and majority of them belong to hospitality, leisure and travel sectors.. Thirty-three per cent of companies have implemented a temporary hiring freeze.. But the companies which are hiring are focusing on roles related to front office or filling vacancies at chief executive levels.. Coronavirus outbreak: Complete coverage Some of the other measures taken by UAE companies for the safety of employees are related to offering flexible working hours , working from home, travel restrictions and adjustment to KPIs.. Around 60 per cent of organisations have announced flexible working hours for their employees and majority of them have offered this 2-3 hour window while some have also implemented shorter working hours for employees with children affected by temporary closure of schools and nurseries, it said.. The country has responded with heightened