Dubai, 27th July 2010 (WAM) -- The Business Excellence Centre at the Department of Economic Development (DED) organised a 2-day workshop on the Dubai Human Development Award (DHDA), for potential applicants this year. The workshop was intended to facilitate the application process by helping companies in conducting a self assessment and then preparing their submission content.
The initiative is part of promoting the cause of national human resources development and ensuring that nationals are provided with an adequate environment for growth and development within organisations. Mr Alaa Garad, CEO, International Performance Excellence Company, who led the workshop, presented an overview of the criteria for evaluation developed by the advisory body, the application process and other aspects pertaining to the award. More than 18 representatives from major private sector companies participated in the workshop, which was followed by a debate where all questions relating to the award were discussed. "The Dubai Human Development Award assumes great significance in view of the growing number of young UAE nationals joining the workforce and the increasing challenges to Emiratisation," said Mohammed Bushanain, Executive Director of the Business Excellence Centre. "The award promotes close co-operation between the government and private sector and encourages companies and establishments operating in Dubai to evaluate and reiterate their commitment to national human resources development."The DHDA is open to all UAE-based establishments in the private and government sectors that invest in national human resources and facilitate their growth and development within their organisation. The last date for receiving submission documents for the award is 31 October, 2010. DHDA is given in three categories - The Dubai Human Development Appreciation Programme (DHDAP), The Dubai Human Development Award and the Gold Category. The award covers a range of economic sectors including trade, manufacturing, construction, professional, services, tourism, healthcare, higher education, financial services and government. Applications will be evaluated by a team of experts, who will conduct site visits and prepare detailed assessment reports highlighting the existing best practices and the areas for improvement in each company. The examiners evaluate applications on the basis of four criteria - commitment (20%), process (45%), results (29%) and contribution to society (6%).Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2010.
