The 15th GCC Conference on Developing Human Resources Productivity opened on Sunday, 9 August, at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex in Salalah, Oman, under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The two day event focuses on quality of working life and sustainable productivity.
HR Productivity focuses on Quality of Working Life
The conference carries the theme “Quality of working life: Towards a stimulating work environment, sustainable productivity.” Organising committee member Naif bin Hamid Bait Fadhil said institutions can assess productivity through work culture, leadership and workplace conditions alongside output.
The event examines ways to create work environments that support innovation, sustainability and competitiveness. It also addresses the link between workplace quality, employee retention and burnout.
Smart workplaces shape HR Productivity discussions
The conference focuses on the shift from traditional workplaces to smart work environments. Participants will examine productivity indicators and approaches to human leadership. They will also discuss ways to create workplaces that support innovation, sustainability and competitiveness.
Mental health and job wellbeing form another part of the conference agenda. The discussions address how these areas relate to sustainable work practices and workplace conditions. The event also explores the importance of employee retention, reducing burnout and creating environments that can attract and retain talent.
Conference builds a roadmap for sustainable productivity
The conference aims to develop a practical roadmap that connects job wellbeing with workplace standards. It also examines future work environments amid the ongoing global digital transition.
According to Bait Fadhil, institutions that invest in quality of working life can record higher productivity and innovation, while also reducing employee turnover and burnout. He said these workplace conditions can support talent attraction and retention.
GCC Partners support workplace development
Alassayel Company for Conferences organises the event in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, the Office of the Governor of Dhofar and the Dhofar branch of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. OQ Basic Industries serves as the strategic partner.
The conference seeks to help institutions respond to changing business environments through workplace development, productivity measurement, humane leadership and employee wellbeing.
