Promote sustained , inclusive and sustainable economic growth , full and productive employment and decent work for all
8.1 EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Professional development tools for everyone
The
KAUST Digital Learning platform offers yearly high quality online learning opportunities from digital platforms covering a broad variety of topics and resources . The Human Resources ( HR ) offered service includes multiple renowned online learning platforms such as : Harvard Manage Mentor and the Harvard Manage Mentor Spark , directed to people managers and people leads ; Coursera , a digital learning repository offered to employees and students which provides high quality online courses from over 200 universities and companies ; Linkedin Learning , which is offered to all employees and contractor workforce and includes courses and video tutorials on numerous business related topics .
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Topics mapped by The Harvard Manager Mentor for KAUST
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Coursera online courses offered
16,000
LinkedIn Learning courses and video tutorials
Nurturing talent within the organization
The KAUST HR Talent Programs are key professional development tools for the university ’ s staff to expand their knowledge and competencies . In addition to facilitating initiatives that promote and encourage leadership , the programs allow for targeted professional development of KAUST ’ s most promising individuals and top talent . Participation happens through a nomination and selection process , and qualifying individuals can access major talent programs offered by HR .
One example running since 2019 is the Management Development Program ( MDP ), a leadership development program targeted at high performing senior managers , to support them in either broadening or deepening their impact or to take on greater responsibility .
8.2 OPERATIONS
Services certified in efficient management
During 2021 the
Government Affairs ( GA ) department at KAUST achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification . The international standard specifies requirements for a quality management system that accounts for customer satisfaction and effective processes of improvement . The GA office is a dedicated KAUST department that supports the multicultural KAUST community in all services related to governmental Saudi entities . The team provides support through liasoning , translations , data and document retrieval ’ s , among others . The service ensures all KAUST employees are supported in their official matters , from onboarding to departure .
By achieving the ISO 9001 certification , GA contributes to Saudi Arabia ’ s National Transformation Program , which aims to achieve governmental operational excellence , as well as to KAUST ’ s aim to provide a productive working environment .
Government Affairs ( GA ) department at KAUST celebrates the achiement of ISO 9001:2015 certification
Adopting new working models that benefit employees
Recognizing the importance of providing productive and contemporary working models , and in order to keep KAUST ’ s community safe , engaged and active during the pandemic , KAUST implemented a flexible and hybrid working model . Piloting remote working in 2021 , KAUST allowed its employees to work from anywhere in the world for up to 40 days . After the pilot program , a survey was conducted to gather the staff ’ s insight on such measures .
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