CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT
Corporate Initiatives 2021
Since inception, Finance House has always sought to grow alongside the community in which it operates. As a responsible corporate citizen, we sincerely believe that our contribution to the UAE should not only be measured in terms of the monetary returns we generate for our shareholders but also in terms of the positive impact we have on the society at large. In pursuance of this objective, we have carried out several non-monetary social activities for uplifting the under privileged and physically challenged sections of society. In 2021 we extended non-monetary support to several cultural, economic, educational and humanitarian activities, including our contribution to vaccinating the Finance House Group staff of 400 employees, each with the 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Moreover, Finance House contributed to the “Together We Are Good” / “Ma’an” initiative by donating an entire building to concerned authorities so that they can use it at their discretion in support of Abu Dhabi government’s fight against the pandemic.
During the Holy month of Ramadan, Finance House launched the “30 Days of Kindness” campaign on its Instagram account, whereby every day an Instagram story was posted with simple reminders of small acts of kindness that anyone could carry out to spread thoughtfulness and help others.
This year, as every year, Finance House joined worldwide efforts in standing up against nature loss and climate change by participating in Earth Hour and inviting all employees to switch off their lights for an hour on Saturday March 27 at 8:30 pm.
Finance House Group launched a LinkedIn Learning Competition amongst the Group’s employees, whereby it invited all the LinkedIn Learning licensed employees to invest in their career paths and complete as much training hours possible on the LinkedIn Learning platform. The top 3 learners of this enriching experience were rewarded for their accomplishments at the end of the month.
In celebration of the unlimited ambitions of Emirati women and their aspirations for a better and more prosperous future on Emirati Women’s Day, Finance House approached all FHG women Emirati employees and offered them a bouquet of flowers, showcasing appreciation for their accomplishments at Finance House Group.
On a quarterly basis, and over the course of two days, Finance House carried out Induction Programs for its newly hired employees whereby they got the chance to meet all Department Heads, know more about the function of every department in the company, get acquainted with Finance House’s Founder, and receive a warm welcome onboard!
In celebration of UAE’s Golden Jubilee: the 50th National Day, Finance House organized a staff gathering to sing the National Anthem together and raise the UAE, Finance House, and Insurance House flags. Celebratory activities among staff members followed – all in compliance with safety precautions and social distancing.
In line with the UAE Federal Government’s new guidelines, Finance House announced that it was the first non-governmental entity in the UAE to transition into a four-and-a-half day working week; offering employees working conditions that provide them with a better quality of life, improved social well-being, and good work-life-balance. This initiative was taken with certainty that it will positively impact Finance House employees, making them happier, more comfortable, and more productive.
We remain committed to contribute our might towards achieving a harmonized society and are always ready to expand our activities to encompass more segments of society that may need our support.
