From baristas at Starbucks to retail workers at Tiffany & Co, emotional performance is now part of the job description. But is mandating joy at work a way businesses can thrive – or just another path to employee burnout? Helen asks workplace culture psychologist Hajra Hussain and Mindvalley co-founder Ajit Nawalkha.

Meanwhile, Dubai has made history, becoming the first Certified Autism Destination in the Eastern Hemisphere. But what does that really look like beyond airports and check-in counters? OT Adam Griffin explains, with the help of some parents...

From baristas at Starbucks to retail workers at Tiffany &amp; Co, emotional performance is now part of the job description. But is mandating joy at work a way businesses can thrive &ndash; or just another path to employee burnout? Helen asks workplace culture psychologist Hajra Hussain and Mindvalley co-founder Ajit Nawalkha.
Meanwhile, Dubai has made history, becoming the first Certified Autism Destination in the Eastern Hemisphere. But what does that really look like beyond airports and check-in counters? OT Adam Griffin explains, with the help of some parents...

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The rise of enforced joy at work

William Mullally fills us in with all the movies and shows that you can binge-watch this Eid holiday.

We also give you tips on how to support your kids while they navigate remote learning after the break.

And with children continuing distance learning for the next two weeks, many households are leaning more heavily than ever on their domestic staff. We look at how families and employers offer extra support for their nannies.

Plus, we check how restaurants and cafés are rallying behind their teams and their communities during these uncertain times.

William Mullally fills us in with all the movies and shows that you can binge-watch this Eid holiday.
We also give you tips on how to support your kids while they navigate remote learning after the break.
And with children continuing distance learning for the next two weeks, many households are leaning more heavily than ever on their domestic staff. We look at how families and employers offer extra support for their nannies.
Plus, we check how restaurants and caf&eacute;s are rallying behind their teams and their communities during these uncertain times.

Eid movie picks for your family nights

The UAE’s SMEs are, understandably, struggling at the moment and in need of community support. Helen was joined by a  whole host of entrepreneurs, coaches and marketing experts to get key advice on what’s needed to navigate an uncertain landscape.

Meanwhile, as many families contemplate some time apart in the coming weeks, we talk united fronts, whether home or away, with family therapist Joanne Jewell too…

The UAE&rsquo;s SMEs are, understandably, struggling at the moment and in need of community support. Helen was joined by a&nbsp; whole host of entrepreneurs, coaches and marketing experts to get key advice on what&rsquo;s needed to navigate an uncertain landscape.
Meanwhile, as many families contemplate some time apart in the coming weeks, we talk united fronts, whether home or away, with family therapist Joanne Jewell too&hellip;

Supporting the UAE's small businesses

Homeschool will return from Monday and for many families, that means a whole host of very real logistical challenges.

So, from schools and tutors to workplace management, good and bad bosses to the emotional toll of week three fatigue, Helen gets the expert advice you need from truly trusted experts.

Homeschool will return from Monday and for many families, that means a whole host of very real logistical challenges.
So, from schools and tutors to workplace management, good and bad bosses to the emotional toll of week three fatigue, Helen gets the expert advice you need from truly trusted experts.

The rise of enforced joy at work

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