Ramadan at Work

^baYt Ramadan at Work How to Make the Most of Ramadan This Year Ramadan is a month of beauty. mercy, and blessings, revolving around doing good deeds and practicing self-restraint. It's also a challenging month, especially for professionals balancing the pressing demands of work and the extra demands of Ramadan. The trick to staying productive though is simple, and it revolves around focusing and setting goals, in order to achieve your true Ramadan potential. May this Ramadan be a blessed one. How to stay productive this Ramadan 44.5% TIPS of professionals feel that employees in their company do 1. Plan each day of Ramadan the night before. Write down the 3 most important not become less efficient. tasks you want to achieve. 2. Finish your most difficult tasks at work first thing in the morning, when you're still fresh. 3. Take breaks! Step away from your workstation and do some stretching every 45 75% minutes. feel business is slow during 4. Don't miss Suhoor, and make sure to have a filling and balanced meal. 5. Eat healthy! Reduce your caffeine intake, drink as much water as possible, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and stock up on protein. Ramadan. 80% %$4 56% of professionals feel special of professionals say that important decisions and vital meetings are not made until Ramadan is over. bonuses should be offered to employees in order to motivate them. 58% agree that more working hours would have a positive impact on their performance. 82% of professionals feel people staying awake late display lower productivity throughout the day. Spread good energy Ramadan is a Holy month of peace and spirituality Smile as much as you Take advantage of shorter working hours Be respectful of those around can, spread positivity and embrace the spirit you, to volunteer for a help everyone in good cause! need. of Ramadan. 87% 55% of professionals say that their company has different official of professionals agree that employees tend to become short-tempered. work hours. 85% 82% say colleagues socialize more during Ramadan. say that their consumption of goods and services increases. 69% say that people in their company tend to take their holidays during Ramadan. Charity & Morale Ultimately the aim of Ramadan is giving and sharing, and that's what reflects in the workplace. 88% 95% agree there is a noticeable increase in their company's agree that Ramadan is a peaceful, spiritual, and very special month, and overall lifts charitable activities. their morale at work. Is it easy to find a job during Ramadan? 45% 32% say it is easier say it is harder 23% it is the same as any other time of.the year Make it easier, find one today'at.www.bayt.com Data taken from the Bayt.com "Ramadan in the MENA Workplace" poll, June 2014. For more research and reports on the Middle East, visit The Middle East's #1 Job Site www.bayt.com/en/research-reports/