Empathy and Inclusion: Transforming Our Approach to Workplace Diversity
Introduction On May 20th, the Pearl Initiative’s Diversity in Business Leadership (DIBL) Programme held a working group meeting that marked a significant evolution in our approach to diversity, equity, and
Leadership at the Helm of Ethical Organizational Excellence
In an ever-evolving corporate landscape marked by rapid technological advances and global interconnections, financial results are only one piece of the success puzzle. In today’s corporate world, achieving just profitability
Embracing Diversity: A Holistic Approach to Integrating People with Disabilities in the Workplace – Insights from a POD Advocate
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, fostering inclusivity is not just a moral imperative but a strategic advantage. We had the privilege of engaging in a comprehensive conversation
Career Comeback: Nurturing Women’s Success After a Career Gap
On March 27, 2023, the Pearl Initiative facilitated a Diversity in Business Leadership Working Group meeting, bringing together a diverse group of companies such as Chalhoub, Dana Gas, Shell, Crescent
Governance in Tech: The Simple Case for Awareness
“Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. It involves balancing the interests of a company’s many stakeholders, such as
Women Empowerment Principles
One of the key learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic is that there is a disproportionate impact on women in times of unprecedented catastrophes, therefore having a complacent mentality with regards
The Elephant in the Room: FinTech Regulation in the GCC
In 2009, Netflix publicly published what has since been known as the ‘Netflix culture deck’. This 127- page slide deck went viral almost overnight in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Start-up founders
Corporate Governance Forum for Bahraini Youth
I remember my first call with the Ministry of Youth & Sport Affairs’ team back in 2021 when we were discussing the need for raising awareness on the importance of
Corporate Integrity in the New Era
Over the last couple of years, businesses have witnessed drastic changes in ways of conducting their operations, both regionally and globally. With supply chains disrupted and hybrid modes of working
Philanthropy Programme Hosts Regional Donors for Workshop to Discuss Impact Measurement and Management
On 25th May, the Pearl Initiative’s Governance in Philanthropy Programme held an interactive and informative workshop on Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) for its institutional donor network. Held in a