Practice

Human Resources Consultancy

Building the people architecture that supports strategy, clear roles, fair performance frameworks, and HR policies that hold up to operational and regulatory scrutiny.

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Services in this practice

Eight ways we engage in this domain.

Each service below is a structured engagement we run inside this practice. They can stand alone or be combined into a broader programme depending on the decision you are taking. Open any card to read the full overview, activities and outcomes.

Typical Client Challenges

When clients engage us.

  • Role boundaries are unclear and accountability is diluted
  • Performance reviews are inconsistent or informal
  • HR policies have not kept pace with the business
  • Workforce planning is reactive, not strategic
IGBS Approach

How we work it.

We assess the current people structure, design roles and reporting lines that match strategy, build performance and competency frameworks, and document HR policies aligned with UAE labour practice.

Inputs

What we need from you.

  • Current organisation chart and headcount data
  • Existing role descriptions, if available
  • Current HR policies and employee handbook
  • Performance and compensation frameworks in use
  • Strategic priorities and workforce assumptions
Outputs

What you receive.

Key Deliverables
  • -Organisation chart
  • -Role profiles
  • -KRA / KPI framework
  • -HR policy suite
  • -Workforce plan
  • -Training matrix
Representative Artefacts
  • -Approved organisation design
  • -Performance management framework
  • -HR policy handbook
Process

How the engagement runs.

A structured six-step process applied consistently across every engagement in this practice.

01

People Diagnostic

Review current structure, roles, policies, and performance practice.

02

Strategic Alignment

Map workforce requirements against business strategy and operating model.

03

Organisation Design

Design target structure, reporting lines, and role profiles.

04

Frameworks

Build performance, competency, and workforce planning frameworks.

05

Policy Build

Document HR policies aligned with UAE labour practice.

06

Rollout Support

Communication plan, manager briefings, and adoption guidance.

For Whom: CEOs, COOs, and HR leaders structuring the organisation for scale, compliance, or post-restructure clarity.
FAQ

Common questions about this practice.

If you have a question that isn't covered here, the IGBS team will respond within one business day.

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We design HR frameworks and policies aligned with UAE labour practice. For regulated legal opinions, we coordinate with qualified legal counsel as needed.
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Discuss a human resources consultancy engagement with the IGBS team.

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Response
Within 1 business day
Confidentiality
NDA on request
Coverage
UAE & GCC
Engagement
Senior-led, 1:1