People Management in Uncertain Times: Addressing Employee Concerns Under GCC Employment Frameworks

This two-hour live webinar, organised by LexisNexis in collaboration with DIFC Academy, examines how organisations in the GCC can manage employee concerns during periods of regional or geopolitical uncertainty. The session focuses on practical HR and legal responses to issues relating to employee wellbeing, safety, workplace communications, flexible working, and employee relations. Through applied insights and legal analysis, participants will explore how to balance empathy, compliance, and operational continuity while managing heightened workforce expectations and legal risk.

COURSE DETAILS

Date: 19 May 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GST)
Modality: Online (Live via Zoom)
Accreditation: 2 CLPD Accredited Points
Certification: Includes comprehensive course handouts and a Certificate of Completion
Speakers:

• Thenji Moyo – Partner, Gateley Middle East
• Dilini Loku – Partner, Gateley Middle East

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify common employee concerns arising during periods of uncertainty in the workplace
• Assess employer obligations and key legal risk areas under GCC employment frameworks
• Apply practical HR and legal responses to employee wellbeing, communication, and flexibility issues
• Strengthen collaboration between HR and legal teams when managing sensitive employee matters during uncertain times

ABOUT SPEAKERS

This session is led by experienced employment lawyers from Gateley, bringing both regional insight and international expertise to the discussion. Thenji Moyo, Partner, a senior employment law specialist advising organisations on complex employee relations, compliance, and workforce strategy. She is joined by Dilini Loku, Senior Associate, who brings strong experience in employment law and practical HR solutions, complementing the session with a well-rounded legal perspective.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is ideal for:

• In-house legal counsel and general counsel
• Private practice lawyers advising on employment and labour law
• HR directors and senior HR professionals
• Compliance and risk professionals
• Corporate decision-makers managing regional workforces
• Legal consultants and advisors supporting multinational organisations in the Middle East

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