Employer of the Year Awards Judging Committee

Chair: 
Kifaya Abu-Thallam, HR Executive Advisor, 
Dubai Government Human Resources Department, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Kifaya Abu-Thallam is a trusted Executive HR Advisor to business leaders and boards of directors in HR Transformation & Organization Design in the United Arab Emirates. With 20+ years of experience in government, semi-government and private sectors, she has served in some of the most significant industries including defense, telecommunications, banking, energy, and infrastructure development.  Kifaya is accredited by many recognized international Human Resources organizations such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in the United Kingdom, a certified member of the Australian Human Resources Institute, CPHR Canada, a Certified Organization Development Professional (USA), and CINS.

Kifaya has focused experience in designing HR models that drive organizational and employee performance through digital transformation, building effective HR strategies, workforce capabilities building programs, human-centric organizational cultures (employees’ happiness, D&I strategies), and Agile performance management systems. Kifaya is also a regular speaker and moderator at HR Summits locally and internationally.

On being asked to Chair, Kifaya commented: “The Stevie® Awards for Great Employers are a global symbol of excellence in workplace culture and people-first leadership. They shine the spotlight on organizations that set the standard for how great employers attract, engage, and support their teams — shaping a better future for employees everywhere. I’m honored to serve as Chair of this year’s Judging Committee and help celebrate the companies and leaders driving positive change in the world of work.”

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