HR’s Dirty Secret – It’s Not About Compliance

09/11/2025 1h 12min Temporada 1 Episodio 28
HR’s Dirty Secret – It’s Not About Compliance

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This week on Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams sits down with Sarah Brooks, founder of Fikrah HR, an award-winning HR strategist helping UAE businesses build compliance-ready, people-centred workplaces.Together they uncover the truth about HR’s “dirty secret”: it’s not really about compliance. From contracts and commissions to culture and leadership, Sarah shares candid stories and practical insights into how HR operates in the UAE today.In this episode:The legal and contractual blind spots many UAE companies overlookWhy HR teams often know and apply employment law day to dayThe risks of commission-only contracts and end-of-service misstepsHow HR evolved post-COVID and the rise of fractional, pay-as-you-go supportWhy leadership behaviour, not HR, sets company cultureBuilding cultural intelligence and inclusion in global teamsSarah also offers advice for HR professionals on balancing integrity with instruction, documenting guidance, and protecting themselves when doing the right thing feels risky.Guest: Sarah Brooks, Founder, Fikrah HR Website: https://fikrahhr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrooks-hr-passionate/Host: Chris AdamsProduced by CJA Consulting • muhami.ae/muhami-mattersVisit www.muhami.ae for legal knowledge and to connect with lawyers who can solve your legal issues.Visit www.cjaconsult.com for marketing & business development services catering to professionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.