THE One Is Definitely a Great Place to Work!
For the 10th consecutive year, THE One, a furniture retail brand of the Al Mazroui Group, has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UAE. This local ranking follows hot on the heels of THE One being named 2020 Asia’s 2nd Best Workplace in the Small and Medium Companies category.
What is a Great Place to Work?
The Great Place to Work® Institute (GPTW) is a global research and management consultancy which recognises the best workplaces in over 45 countries. It has crafted its perspective by learning from great leaders, surveying millions of employees, and examining thousands of the best workplaces of all industries and sizes, around the globe.
From these insights, the organisation has developed solutions to maximise the human potential in the workplace, increase innovation and thoughtfully scale businesses. The GPTW model is built on thirty years of research and data collected through its survey, which is taken annually by millions of employees worldwide. The institute's decades of data have created a new global standard for what people can expect from their work experience.
The results from the latest workplace survey, conducted in the United Arab Emirates, are based on the confidential feedback of THE One’s staff, as well as an independent culture audit of its HR practices by the Institute.
THE One : A Caring Corporate Spirit
THE One has just been awarded No.4 on the UAE Best Workplaces List, making it the No.1 Emirati company. A set of core values it lives by, which contribute to the respect and fairness with which staff are treated, their trust in the management, pride in their work and camaraderie in the workplace, are key to THE One’s company culture. These values explain why the company has remained in the Top 5 for the last ten years.
At THE One, driving enthusiasm and keeping the tribe inspired starts with hiring the best. “It’s simple: A-players enjoy working with A-players. We train them well, provide them with all the tools they need to perform, add meaning to their daily job, recognise and reward performance, practice tough love when needed, celebrate wins and have lots of fun in the process! The key is to engage and entertain” declares Thomas Lundgren, CEO of THE One.
The anonymous survey conducted by GPTW has helped the furniture retailer's development and evolution on a yearly basis in comparison to big name multinationals, as well as local companies in the UAE. The achievement of remaining in the Top 5 for the last ten years is doubly rewarding, as the whole workforce, including the warehouse staff, delivery teams and cleaners, annually participates in the employee trust index survey.
Better Workplace, Better Performance
GPTW's data shows that great workplaces benefit from stronger financial performance, reduced turnover and better customer satisfaction than their peers. Moreover, work environments with trust at the foundation are ripe for innovation, agility, resilience and efficiency. The organisations which take part of the program understand the firm link between a positive employee experience and strong business performance.
By giving organisations the ability to assess themselves using the most reliable and comprehensive definition of a great workplace, GPTW is able to serve its mission to build a better society by developing ideal work environments for all. THE One is proud to be part of the change.
What is a Great Place to Work?
The Great Place to Work® Institute (GPTW) is a global research and management consultancy which recognises the best workplaces in over 45 countries. It has crafted its perspective by learning from great leaders, surveying millions of employees, and examining thousands of the best workplaces of all industries and sizes, around the globe.
From these insights, the organisation has developed solutions to maximise the human potential in the workplace, increase innovation and thoughtfully scale businesses. The GPTW model is built on thirty years of research and data collected through its survey, which is taken annually by millions of employees worldwide. The institute's decades of data have created a new global standard for what people can expect from their work experience.
The results from the latest workplace survey, conducted in the United Arab Emirates, are based on the confidential feedback of THE One’s staff, as well as an independent culture audit of its HR practices by the Institute.
THE One : A Caring Corporate Spirit
THE One has just been awarded No.4 on the UAE Best Workplaces List, making it the No.1 Emirati company. A set of core values it lives by, which contribute to the respect and fairness with which staff are treated, their trust in the management, pride in their work and camaraderie in the workplace, are key to THE One’s company culture. These values explain why the company has remained in the Top 5 for the last ten years.
At THE One, driving enthusiasm and keeping the tribe inspired starts with hiring the best. “It’s simple: A-players enjoy working with A-players. We train them well, provide them with all the tools they need to perform, add meaning to their daily job, recognise and reward performance, practice tough love when needed, celebrate wins and have lots of fun in the process! The key is to engage and entertain” declares Thomas Lundgren, CEO of THE One.
The anonymous survey conducted by GPTW has helped the furniture retailer's development and evolution on a yearly basis in comparison to big name multinationals, as well as local companies in the UAE. The achievement of remaining in the Top 5 for the last ten years is doubly rewarding, as the whole workforce, including the warehouse staff, delivery teams and cleaners, annually participates in the employee trust index survey.
Better Workplace, Better Performance
GPTW's data shows that great workplaces benefit from stronger financial performance, reduced turnover and better customer satisfaction than their peers. Moreover, work environments with trust at the foundation are ripe for innovation, agility, resilience and efficiency. The organisations which take part of the program understand the firm link between a positive employee experience and strong business performance.
By giving organisations the ability to assess themselves using the most reliable and comprehensive definition of a great workplace, GPTW is able to serve its mission to build a better society by developing ideal work environments for all. THE One is proud to be part of the change.
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