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HR How-To Guides
Practical, step-by-step guides written for HR managers and business owners operating in the UAE. Cut through complexity and do it right — the first time.
Step-by-Step HR Guides
Everything you need to handle HR operations in the UAE — from payroll to termination — explained clearly and practically.
How to Set Up Payroll in UAE
A complete walkthrough for registering with the WPS, structuring salary components, and running your first payroll cycle compliantly.
Read GuideHow to Calculate Gratuity
Understand the UAE Labour Law gratuity formula, pro-rata rules, resignation vs. termination scenarios, and avoid costly miscalculations.
Read GuideHow to Write an HR Policy
Structure, language, and content requirements for UAE-compliant HR policies — from leave policies to code of conduct and disciplinary procedures.
Read GuideHow to Conduct a Performance Review
Design and run fair, legally defensible performance appraisals. Covers rating scales, feedback conversations, documentation, and follow-up actions.
Read GuideHow to Set KPIs for Employees
Build SMART KPIs that drive real performance. Includes templates for common UAE roles across finance, operations, HR, and sales functions.
Read GuideHow to Manage Leave in UAE
Annual, sick, maternity, and special leave entitlements under UAE Labour Law. Covers accrual, approval workflows, and leave encashment rules.
Read GuideHow to Handle Employee Termination UAE
Notice periods, arbitrary dismissal rules, end-of-service entitlements, and the paperwork required to terminate employment legally in the UAE.
Read GuideHow to Achieve Emiratization Targets
Understand Nafis quotas, MOHRE requirements, and practical strategies to recruit, retain, and develop Emirati talent while avoiding penalties.
Read GuideVideo Guides
Watch our HR experts walk through the most common HR challenges faced by UAE businesses — explained simply and clearly.
UAE Payroll Setup — End to End
A visual walkthrough of setting up compliant payroll from scratch using WPS and managing monthly cycles.
Gratuity Calculation Explained
Step-by-step video guide to calculating end-of-service gratuity correctly under the new UAE Labour Law.
Emiratization: Meeting Your Quota
Practical strategies and common mistakes to avoid when building your Emiratization program and reporting to MOHRE.
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