Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has achieved sixth place on the Best Workplaces List of 2022 – Small & Medium Organizations.
The ranking is awarded by the Great Place to Work, the global authority that recognizes high-trust, high-performing workplace cultures.
RAKTDA is the category’s highest placed government entity at number six.
It was also named one of the Best Workplaces for Women and a Great Place to Work in 2021, the first and only organization in Ras Al Khaimah to be awarded this certification.
RAKTDA was also recognized as the ‘Government Entity with the Happiest Work Environment’ in the Emirate and ‘Happiest Employees in Ras Al Khaimah’ by the Sheikh Saqr Program for Government Excellence (SSPGE).
The Authority has recently announced a platform of initiatives aimed at enriching connectivity, community life and facilities for tourism sector employees in the Emirate.
This is a part of its ongoing employee driven efforts to create a work environment that places employee health and wellbeing at the core of its operations.
These initiatives include expanded public and inter-city transport across the Emirate, a thorough review of employment regulations and policies, community engagement programs and employee recognition schemes.
It also includes a RAK FAM community card, providing travel and tourism employees with special discounts across retail, leisure and activities in the Emirate, and certification for travel and hospitality partners.
These initiatives build on the progressive policies put in place by the Authority, such as its ‘Lifestyle Benefits’ program which ensures employees are provided for equally, regardless of age, gender, parental or marital status.
It was also one of the first government entities in the Emirate to introduce an Official Remote Working policy and extensive hardship assistance program.