ANOC - Bored at work

Bored at work? Relax, you’re not alone!

Each one of us at some point feel bored at work and feel that we are just slogging through useless, mundane work where time seems to stand still. Isn’t it?But the good news is you are not alone! Recent studies reveal something shocking….read on!  ​Dull and monotonous daily tasks are contributing to not one, or two but five hours of boredom a week in the workplace, according to a UAE recruitment sur ...

ANOC - Cyber Alert, Law against Crime in UAE

Cyber Alert! The UAE has clear – and strict – laws against cybercrimes!

​Cybercrime is on the rise worldwide and is a threat not only to one’s reputation but also involves financial damage along with loss of privacy and intellectual property. In order to streamline, modifications to old laws have been made with stricter regulations and penalties. More than 2.5 million consumers in the UAE have been the victims of cybercrime in the last year, according to newly released da ...

ANOC - Time to upgrade GCC with new digital plans

Time to upgrade GCC with newer digital plans

While everything is going mobile and digital, its time fresher digital plans are put in place for GCC countries so that they are at par with others regions.A recent joint study by the Ideation Center at Strategy and LinkedIn found low percentage of digital jobs in the GCC workforce as compared to other regions. In order to increase efficiency and achieve their national agendas, GCC coun ...

ANOC - Are Freelancers Happier Than Traditional Workers?

Are Freelancers Happier Than Traditional Workers?

​There is no denying the fact that the freelance industry is exploding and it is estimated that by 2020, 43% of the workforce will be freelancers by choice. But does that mean they are the happiest workers? Let’s find out!​Lifetime employment at one company is largely a relic of the past. We have now officially entered a new era where the traditional 9-to-5 job is no longer the norm and people are opting f ...

ANOC - The A to Z of Gratuity eligibility!

The A to Z of Gratuity eligibility!

If you are planning to quit your job after serving one year in the company, you are very much eligible to receive gratuity that too 21 days' of remuneration for each year of the first five years of service. Here are more details! No matter whether you quit your job or are terminated from your services, any employer should calculate gratuity payable to you in accordance with the Federal Law No.8 of 1980 ...

ANOC - Boss absconds from UAE

What to do when your boss absconds from UAE!

Employees whose employers leave the country without notice have two months to complain. Read the details here! No matter whether it is your personal discrepancies or official, a wise decision is always to report to authorities before things go on another level and become a troublesome affair for you. This stands true especially in case when your employer has absconded from UAE. Don’t wait till last minu ...

ANOC - Part-time working laws in the UAE

Part-time working laws in the UAE

Don’t want to log long hours? Or want to earn some extra money over your basic salary, which no matter at what level one is at their professional hierarchy, the pay always seem to appear in peanuts. Isn’t it? And working part-time seem to be one of the easiest and quickest solution to earning more money on the side or during a sabbatical. But can you do it legally? Let’s find out! Part-time jobs are alw ...

ANOC - Illegal expats can now exit UAE without paying any fine!

Illegal expats can now exit UAE without paying any fine!

​Time to rejoice for all illegal expats living in UAE! You can now exit the country without having to pay any fine. Read for more details​Have you been living in the UAE even after your visa has expired, with no work permit of regardless of having a legal case running on you? If yes, you will still be able to go back to your home countries without paying your overstay fines and without being directed to Po ...

ANOC - Heavy fines for working under visit visa

Heavy Fines for working under a Visit Visa!

ATTENTION Visit/Tourist Visa holders! If you have one and are working as an employee instead of exploring UAE, there could be huge penalties and harsh implications that you might have to face if caught. Read details here!There is no denying the fact that UAE today is one of the most sought-after working destinations for millennials from across the globe. Many young aspirants land in UAE as a tourist b ...

ANOC - Dont lie in a job interview

Why lying in a job interview is never a good idea

As the saying goes: “Confidence sails the ship and over-confidence sinks the ship”. This is what happens when you speak the truth in an interview and cover up the negatives with a bag of lies and exaggeration. Yes, we agree, an interview is a life-saving-or-breaking situation but read this before you make up your mind to unscrupulous embellishment for your interview.We all at some point in time have g ...