Dubai Duty Free has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the UAE for 2024 in the 'Very Big Organization' category. The award, presented by Khaleej Times in partnership with WorkL, is based on a comprehensive employee survey aimed at monitoring engagement, wellbeing, and discretionary effort in the workplace. With an impressive overall engagement score of 89%, Dubai Duty Free was acknowledged for its exemplary workplace culture that fosters career growth and development opportunities, resulting in low staff turnover and high employee loyalty.
Ramesh Cidambi, the Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, "This recognition reaffirms our efforts in establishing a positive work environment, with a supportive and encouraging workplace and an outstanding working culture that helps our growing team to thrive and succeed in our business." The company's approach focuses on making employees feel like part of the 'DDF Family', promoting diversity and inclusivity through a people-centric management culture.
Apart from winning in the 'Very Big Organization' category, Dubai Duty Free was also recognized in the 'Best Places to Work for 55+ Year Olds' category, highlighting its commitment to creating a workplace that caters to employees of all ages. The organization excelled across WorkL's six-step framework, which includes Reward and Recognition, Empowerment, Instilling Pride, Information Sharing, and Wellbeing, to achieve a high overall engagement score.
Dubai Duty Free's success in providing a supportive and enriching work environment has contributed to its reputation as a top employer in the UAE, with a strong focus on employee satisfaction, growth, and wellbeing.
