Drydocks World, an international service provider to the shipping, offshore, oil, gas and energy sectors, has launched a new happiness initiative in line with the company’s change and growth agenda.

Inspired by the leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the new role of ‘happiness manager’ has been created to drive this initiative to the forefront of Drydocks’ strategic direction, said a statement from the company.

Promoting happiness throughout the workforce of over 10,000 at Drydocks World is essential to maintaining progressive and productive employees, it added.

Ahmed Ali Mohammad Ahmed has been selected for the position of happiness manager, and he will channel plans to further happiness in Drydocks World, aligning and driving policies to enhance satisfaction in the company, it said.

The happiness initiative will focus on placing people first as our most valued asset and delivering on employee engagement, welfare, events, safety, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and business sustainability, said the statement.

The happiness manager will be part of the core human resources (HR) team, adding value and bringing happiness to everyone throughout Drydocks World, it added. – TradeArabia News Service