Ramadan 2022: Some UAE firms offer remote work on Fridays, option to leave early

Ramadan 2022: Some UAE firms offer remote work on Fridays, option to leave early

Companies are also considerate not to have meetings over lunch and coffee

Published: Sun 17 Apr 2022, 10:21 AM

Some companies in the UAE are offering additional incentives to their employees, such as leaving early, adopting a hybrid work model and working from home on Fridays who are observing fast during the holy month of Ramadan.

According to UAE's recruitment and staffing companies, companies are also considerate not to have meetings over lunch and coffee so that employees who observe Ramadan do not feel uncomfortable.

In addition, some firms also make arrangements for the employees to offer Friday prayer within the building premises.

Mayank Patel, country head, Adecco Middle East, said many companies opt for flexible or partial work from home arrangements for fasting employees during Ramadan.

He said some firms also accommodate fasting colleagues to leave early with reduced work hours as they do not take a lunch break.

Mayank Patel, country head, Adecco Middle East. Photo: Supplied

"For roles that require a lot of energy or high level of concentration which is difficult during fasting, some firms organise hybrid work modules. Many firms are also initiating mindfulness and well-being programmes to support employee health during fasting. With the new working week, many firms are now making