One of our core objectives is to turn DUBAL into the employer of
choice for work and productivity, especially for UAE Nationals.
Acknowledging that one of our company's greatest assets is our
employees, we placed strong emphasis on the contribution, qualities
and skills of people. Accordingly, our Human Resources Department
focuses primarily on ensuring the continual availability and
enhancement of human skills and capabilities to meet the business
challenges at all times. Several major systems and processes are
place to support this, notably manpower planning, job description
and job evaluation systems; recruitment and succession planning
processes; a performance management system; and ongoing skills
training and development.
In addition, DUBAL's compensation policy and strategies are
designed to ensure maximum retention of employees. The
competitiveness of this policy is reviewed regularly through
participation in formal annual surveys. There is also a
performance-based reward system, which benefits all
employees.
Other initiatives to retain talent include on-site accommodation
for non-supervisory employees, Haj pilgrimage sponsorship for
Muslim employees, sports/leisure facilities, a CEO Special
Recognition award and long-service recognition. Open communication
is encouraged via several platforms, including Voice Your Opinion
(internal satisfaction survey), Potlines (in-house journal) and the
DUBAL Suggestion Scheme.
Commitment to Nationalisation
DUBAL's long-term goal is to increase the proportional
Emiratisation of the company through training, succession planning
and professional development. We offer dynamic career opportunities
are offered in diverse areas of expertise, giving UAE nationals -
whether school leavers, diploma-holders or graduates - abundant
personal choices across the full employment spectrum. Read
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Recruitment events
DUBAL is a regular participant at the annual Careers UAE Careers
Fair organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre. We also participate
actively in career and/or employer days at universities and
colleges across the UAE.
In addition, open days are hosted at our smelter site in Jebel
Ali, Dubai.
Expatriate talent
Our aim, across all levels of our company, is to attract,
recruit and retain the best talent available. Where appropriate,
this entails employing expatriate talent with relevant
qualifications, knowledge and experience. At the end of December
2009,
30 different nationalities were represented within our
4,100-strong workforce.
Scholarships
DUBAL provides scholarships to eligible students, enabling them
to pursue higher education at university level (with preference
being given to UAE Nationals). After completing their studies,
students are committed to remain with DUBAL for a period of time
equivalent to the period of the scholarship received. Read more