Employee Safety and Health: How Did MENA Companies Ensure it During The Pandemic?

Employee Safety and Health: How Did MENA Companies Ensure it During The Pandemic?

Last year has been hard on everyone. With so many changes happening in the business world, and the pandemic ripping through the global healthcare and economy, it was important for communities to come together to get through these difficult times. And since today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work, let us take a look at the measures some MENA companies implemented to ensure the safety and health of their employees during the pandemic. Working from home According to a survey, several companies in the MENA region said that they were flexible with working from home in order to ensure the safety and health of their employees. Not only that, but around 51% of respondents stated that their company provided them with health and safety guidelines in the workplace after Covid-19. Adopted protective measures at the workplace MENA companies also adopted protective measures in the workplace in order to make sure that their employees are working in a safe environment that does not pose any risks. Zain Group, for instance, made sure to continuously sterilize their offices in order to keep their employees safe. Another example is Aramco, who not only adopted preventive and social distancing measures, but