A Dubai Company Announces Paid Menstrual And Menopause Leave

In a breakthrough move for private companies in Dubai, a homegrown PR company has announced, paid menstrual and menopause leave along with fertility leave. TishTash Communications employs a team of 48 female-only employees and the new policy will offer staff support on paid leave for fertility-based treatments, menopause and menstrual-related leave. The policy is effective from […]
Professionals in UAE rethink sabbaticals, from mini-MBAs to year-long career breaks

Companies and professionals in the UAE are taking a new look at sabbaticals, with some opting for structured mini-MBAs and skill-building programmes, while others are committing to longer career breaks of up to a year for travel, family time or personal growth. A sabbatical – a period of usually between four to six months away from work when […]
TishTash MD Polly Williams steps down after nearly a decade

TishTash Communications has announced the departure of Managing Director Polly Williams, who is stepping away from the agency after nearly 10 years. Williams joined the agency in 2016 and was appointed Managing Director in 2019. During her tenure, Williams helped guide the agency through a period of rapid expansion. Under her leadership, TishTash evolved into […]