HR & GQ Summit

Date Posted:Wed, 16th Apr 2025

HR & GQ Summit

The HR & CQ Summit, hosted alongside BCCD Board Member Thenji Moyo and attended by several engaged BCCD members, was a vibrant and insightful event. This event provided an excellent opportunity for professionals in Human Resources and Cultural Intelligence to connect in a meaningful and interactive environment. With dynamic panel discussions and thoughtfully designed activations, the summit encouraged conversations, idea sharing, and purposeful networking among attendees.

 

Here are some key takeaways:

Employee Experience & Engagement

  • Culture isn’t taught, it’s experienced. Employee activations can really help bring teams together to feel part of something bigger. 
  • The relationship between the manager and employee is the single biggest driver of engagement – 70% of engagement variance comes from the manager. Things like light-touch check-ins are invaluable to maintain the relationship.
  • Employees who feel recognised are 5x more likely to be engaged. Simple initiatives like peer-to-peer recognition challenges can help embed this into company culture.

Cultural Intelligence in the Workplace

  • CQ is crucial in today’s globalised workforce. It helps professionals navigate different work ethics and communication styles.
  • Developing cultural intelligence strengthens relationships and promotes innovation through diverse thinking.

Emerging HR Trends & Challenges

  • AI in HR is becoming essential. It is important to pair it with human insight to ensure it is effective and ethical.
  • For those relocating to the UAE, understanding both the cultural nuances and legal landscape is critical. For example, in Dubai, health insurance provided by employers often doesn't extend to dependents, families must have separate coverage. This type of thing can come as a surprise to newcomers to the region. It is important to be well educated on these before making the move.