Saudi General Authority for Awqaf Tops 2023 Government Sector Employee Engagement Awards
Breaking news! The Saudi General Authority for Awqaf has clinched the top spot in the highly coveted 2023 Government Sector Employee Engagement Awards.
With an impressive engagement rate of 89.20 percent, the authority has outshined all other government institutions, councils, and public bodies in the Kingdom, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.
Ceremony Celebrates Positive Competition and Human Resource Development
In a prestigious ceremony that celebrated positive competition and human resource development in the endowment sector, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi presented the award to Imad bin Saleh Al-Kharashi, governor of the General Authority for Awqaf.
Award Aims to Foster Innovation and Productivity
The award aims to foster positive competition among government entities, emphasize the importance of organizational goals to employees, encourage innovative solutions, develop staff skills, and improve productivity, all contributing to enhancing and developing the work environment.
Key Indicators Considered in Evaluation Process
The evaluation process of the award considered several key indicators including practical purpose with a positive sector impact, leadership alignment with the authority’s strategy and goals, innovation encouragement, effective team collaboration, continuous professional development, high performance in impactful programs, and a stable work environment focused on quality and excellence.
Notable Increase in Employee Engagement
The General Authority for Awqaf’s rise from second place in 2022 to first in 2023 reflects a notable increase in employee engagement from 86 percent to 89.20 percent. This improvement was driven by various initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional culture, enhancing the work environment, fostering cooperation and transparency, and stimulating creative ideas.
Strategic Direction in Talent Acquisition
This recognition not only highlights the authority’s internal success but also reinforces its strategic direction in talent acquisition. The General Authority for Awqaf is dedicated to enhancing, governing, and preserving the endowment sector, positioning it as a leader in sustainable development both locally and globally.
Focus on Implementing Best Practices
The authority focuses on implementing best practices and establishing regulations to advance and empower endowment work, aiming to develop and raise awareness through innovative endowment products and services.