Marhaba
Quarter 3, 2025
STORIES FROM WITHIN
Shangri-La Dubai Finance Division: A Workplace Like No Other
By Nand Lal Ahuja Director of Finance, Shangri-La Dubai
In a world often marked by chaos and uncertainty, the pursuit of joy and serenity draws us to places that embody tranquility and happiness. Shangri-La—the mythical paradise described in James Hilton’s novel Lost Horizon—has become a symbol of such a utopia. At the Finance division of Shangri-La Dubai, we strive to reflect this spirit of paradise within our team. We create a positive and engaging workplace by celebrating achievements, recognizing the Employee of the Year, conducting knowledge checks, and offering training sessions that extend beyond finance. Training on work-life balance, psychological safety, compliance, and effective communication help our colleagues grow both personally and professionally. Sessions are accompanied by light refreshments, fostering camaraderie and engagement.
As finance professionals, we take our responsibilities seriously, ensuring proper checks and balances and adhering strictly to policies. Even in moments of disagreement, we resolve issues respectfully and without conflict, maintaining a healthy and collaborative environment. Our unity shines through, especially during peak periods like the summer vacation, when we support one another in covering annual leaves. Remarkably, our finance division has maintained zero staff turnover for the past 12 months. By nurturing a joyful and supportive workplace, we empower our team to perform at their very best. To break the monotony of desk work, we include daily 5–10 minute afternoon physical exercises. We also organize team- building outings and cultivate a family-like atmosphere, where colleagues genuinely look forward to coming to work each day to connect with fun-loving peers.
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