K-Corp Weekly

Special Thanks for Special Employees!

This month, Bilal, Wael, Chef Ahmad, and AbdelMalek went above and beyond to fulfill the orders for the Formula 1 with record speed and efficiency; job greatly done!

Politics At Work

Everything in life is politics, and I don’t mean country politics, I mean company politics. It goes without saying that political views have no place in the office and shouldn’t be discussed or considered there. The politics we must deal with at work are power dynamics, alliances, and animosity/disagreements. There’s no way out of not having to deal with these in any group setting; they occur socially too in any friend group or family, for example. The point is not to eliminate it or pretend it doesn’t exist, but to acknowledge it and deal with it effectively to benefit all. Here are 3 tips to help you navigate the office political landscape:

1. Alliances: You will naturally be drawn to some colleagues more than others; it’s human nature. The key is to be respectful to those you don’t bond with and not gang up with your allies to hurt or hinder those who aren’t in the clique. Also, being professional means not forming exclusive groups, but always acting from a sense of inclusiveness - yes, spend more time with those you’re close to, but don’t exclude others from office-wide events or activities.

2. Power: From the day we’re old enough to play with our siblings till the last day of our lives, power dynamics play a role in our lives, meaning, there is always someone who tries to take the spotlight, be in control, or make things go their way and only their way. But, at work, power plays could be very dangerous when they involve sabotaging someone’s livelihood, merit, or authority. What’s important to keep in mind is that all are one team and that, as there is a hierarchy at work, respect and empathy are the only ways to deal with each other, down or up the chain.

3. Animosity: Naturally, you won’t like everyone or agree with everyone. But, the most important thing to remember is that there’s an ethical way of dealing with those you don’t like. For one, remember that to each his own – respect their space and differences and let them be. Most importantly, be civil in your dealings with those you disagree with – if it’s not affecting you personally, politely agree to disagree. And, if their behavior affects you negatively for some reason, try to resolve the issues or distance yourself from that person as much as possible. But, never respond with hatred and malice.

We all have our unique personalities and perspectives; the important thing is to respect, understand, and empathize with others to have a harmonious relationship.

KSA Bulletin

• Preparations for the 11th World Water Forum, organized by the World Water Council and to be held in 2027, officially began in Riyadh. Read more.

• The 5th Global Cybersecurity Forum under the patronage of King Salman will be held in Riyadh, Oct 1-2, under the theme ‘Scaling Cohesive Advancement in Cyberspace’. Read more.

• The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, happening at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, May 11-13, announced the debut of the Future Leadership Award for talent in the hospitality industry. Application deadline is Apr 28. Find out more and enter the award here.

FPS
Film Production Services

Film Production Services went to Russia for the Moscow International Film Festival from April 17-24, to meet with political and industry leaders to form new international alliances.

Shortcut
Events & Entertainment

Shortcut created three tasteful and high-quality booths for the official Saudi Motor Sports Merchandise at the Hilton Hotel and Red Sea Mall in Jeddah.