Employee Happiness Program

It is a programme that aims to improve communications between DEWA and employees by sending text messages and emails to celebrate personal occasions such as graduations, marriages, new births & etc.

This survey measures employees’ overall happiness about the various work dimensions in DEWA. It also gives them the opportunity to express their views and opinions on the topics that matter to them. The survey results are used to design programmes and initiatives that make employees happier.

DEWA has 5 Child Care Centres to provide the necessary care for the children of DEWA’s female employees during working hours. This contributes to providing a positive work environment.

Al Khair Fund was launched in October 2009. The main objective of the programme is to provide financial support to the participating employees whenever they have urgent or financial needs that fall under the approved entitlement.

Dubai Electricity Water and Authority offers a special discounts programme for its employees. This aims to increase their happiness by providing life necessities at discounted prices. Employees can easily browse the exclusive offers from shops, restaurants, hotels, travel agencies, and others using the smart app.

Tejori Al Saadaa is a system based on immediate recognition, presented by managers to their subordinates, as part of efforts to enhance happiness among employees and increase their satisfaction rate. This system aims to foster a positive work environment by promptly rewarding employees for their exceptional performance.

An annual outdoor gathering, which is planned and organised on request by various departments and divisions. Such events create a positive work environment and promote solidarity and togetherness among staff.

Estisharati is a programme that aimed to provide DEWA’s employees with emotional well-being support by providing an active problem-solving approach for tackling the problems in hand to live a happy, stress-free and fulfilling life through the following services:

• Online stress screening
• Counselling services by psychologists & therapists
• In-house life coaching support
• Group support & tailored programmes
• Awareness workshops & events
• Mindfulness sessions.

The DEWA Sports Committee promotes participation in sports, supports sporting excellence, and enhances the happiness and well-being of DEWA employees. The Sports Committee organises internal inter-divisional sports tournaments to encourage employees with capabilities and talents to represent DEWA in external competitions.

The Happiness Lounge in DEWA is designed to stimulate and enhance a brain-storming process, to create positive energy and a happy work environment for employees.