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Magrudy Enterprises named Emerging SME Best Employer in the Middle EastEmployees are proud to be part of Magrudy’s family May 5, 2009: Magrudy Enterprises has been recognised as one of the region’s leading employers by the Hewitt Best Employers in the Middle East 2009 study. The company was named Emerging SME Best Employer in the Middle East at an awards ceremony in Dubai on April 29th. The judges praised Magrudy’s work environment, people practices and employee culture, concluding that its employees are proud to be part of the Magrudy’s family. ‘’We are absolutely delighted to be named one of the best employers in the Middle East and it is certainly very gratifying to hear such positive feedback from our staff,’’ said Jeremy Brinton, Chief Executive Officer Magrudy Enterprises LLC. ‘’We won’t rest on our laurels. We have always believed that our employees are our greatest assets and we will continue to nurture their talents and develop each employee’s potential.’’ The study highlighted Magrudy’s positive work environment which ‘allows employees to feel passion and concern for customers’. Employees were described as operating ‘as a family’, in an environment where customers of all nationalities, backgrounds, income and educational levels feel welcome. The study also recognised that the firm’s motto ‘Bringing you only the best’ is embodied in the behaviour of all employees. Employees are encouraged to set short term plans (typically across the week). Although these plans are regularly reviewed by line managers, employees are responsible for achieving them. Magrudy’s philosophy is that ‘mistakes happen’ and they are an excellent means of experiential learning. ‘’Our strategy is to develop an employee-orientated company culture that emphasises quality, continuous improvement, high performance and personal ongoing development,’’ said Ivett Keckes, HR Manager, Magrudy Enterprises. ‘’This high performance and commitment culture is not only good for our staff but its key to our commercial success.’’ The study noted that Magrudy’s employees take pride in working for a local organisation that is growing. Although many processes and programs are still being developed, members of staff are secure in the knowledge that their organisation is on the right track. The study singled out two unique ‘people practices’ employed
by Magrudy’s: Magrudy’s encourages socialising outside of work hours and employees have organised BBQs and get-togethers. Magrudy’s was one of 6 multinational companies (MNCs) and 6 regional organisations recognised as Hewitt’s Best Employers in the Middle East. Seven characteristics were recognised across Hewitt’s Best Employers:
About Hewitt Best Employers in the Middle East 2009 The study involves surveying the participating organizations using three instruments developed by Hewitt which are:
The study is now the definitive source of employee and human capital research across the Middle East region, with the largest benchmark database on Employee Engagement, Organization Culture, Nationalization, High-Performance, Leadership Development and many other People Practices. Study Website : http://was2.hewitt.com/bestemployers/middleeast |
Korky Paul’s illustration workshop is back by popular demand!
Budding artists of all ages and abilities will be welcome to participate in the workshop and there is no need to register your attendance in advance. Korky is known and loved by millions of children for his wacky drawings of monsters, dinosaurs, dragons, mad professors and pugnacious pirates. He is best known for his Winnie the Witch illustrations, which won the children’s book award. Originally from Zimbabwe, he studied at Durban Art School, South Africa and animation at Cal Arts, USA He has illustrated over thirty well-known children’s titles and the full selection will be on display at Magrudy’s, including his latest titles, ‘Winnie the Twit’, ‘Winnie Says Cheese’ and ‘Winnie's Flying Carpet’. Magrudy’s Educational Resource Centre has also arranged for Korky to visit Dubai English Speaking School, Repton, Horizon & Al Salam schools during the first week of May, to give workshops and sign copies of his books. |
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28th April 2009: Magrudy’s is delighted to announce the return
to Dubai of the award-winning illustrator Korky Paul. Korky will
be giving his celebrated workshop free of charge at Magrudy’s
Dubai Festival City bookshop on Saturday 2nd May 2009 from 3pm.
The workshop will be followed by a book-signing.