15/10/2015
The exhibit will be open for families during two periods today
Wadeaf 2015 attracted 9 thousand visitor during two days
personnel management consultant in Saudi Aramco will conduct a workshop tonight titled “my job is my future.”
Afandi: employees has to be committed, and has the right for proper training
Wadeaf 2015 exhibition will conclude its events today, Wednesday October 14, 2014. The last day was allocated for families, and it is considered as the largest assembly of companies organized by Asharqia chamber of commerce. It was organized in cooperation with Dhahran expo which hosts this exhibition in its location in Khobar/Dammam costal road. His royal highness prince Saud ibn Nayef sponsors the exhibition.
The exhibit will open twice today for families. The first period is from 10 am until 2 pm. The second period is from 4 pm until 8 pm. The exhibit has attracted so many visitors in the days that were allocated for male visitors. The visitors has reached 9 thousand visitor in the previous days. The workshops will continue, the last workshop would be held on Wednesday, on 5.45 until 6.45 and it will for females only. personnel management consultant in Saudi Aramco, Mariam Abdullah AlAbdulateef, will conduct the workshop titled “my job is my future.”
Mahmoud ibn issam afandi, a consultant in the ministry of labor conducted a workshop for males titled “employee rights in the Saudi labor law.” Yesterday, October 12, 2015. He mentioned that many employees wish to be better informed about the laws that guarantee their rights before joining the workforce. Lack of knowledge of the laws might lead to worse consequences. Employees might find themselves unable to adjust to the work environment, which will consequently lead to carelessness and idleness. It might be attributed to lack of knowledge rather than actual carelessness thus, it is essential to teach employers and employees alike about their rights and responsibilities. Afandi mentioned that working should be an honorable profession. It is what prophets did beside being god’s messengers on earth was that they held jobs and worked. It is considered an honor and responsibility, which we can all learn from reading their stories. Such lessons should be applied in our daily jobs.
As for the private sector, he mentioned that it includes companies that are separate legal entities and are not directed by the government beyond their general responsibilities towards the country and society. The private sector has some benefits; amongst which is the high salaries and the constant investment in the employees training.
As for the labor law, Afandi said that is comprised of a number of rules that were put to organize the relationship between the employer and employee. This should protect the rights of both parties. He went on to recite a number of those laws, rules and responsibilities.
It is worth noting that the exhibit is considered as a real opportunity of job seekers whether recent graduates or experienced, to compete for jobs and find what fits their needs and capabilities from the supplied jobs in the exhibit. It is a chance to get to know more about the participating companies.
