Qtel has become the first company in Qatar - and one of a select number of Gulf companies - to win the HR Leadership Award from the World HRD Congress, an international honor for companies that excel in the field of people management. The award was received by Mohanna Al-Nuaimi, Chief HR Officer of Qtel International, at a major ceremony in Mumbai, India, where Qtel was acknowledged for its leadership and contribution to the field of human resources. Among the key competencies that Qtel HR was judged on were strategic perspective, business goal management, team and people management, change agent, customer focus, business acumen, performance management and achieving excellence. According to the judges' report, “the position that Qtel occupies in the industry is a strategic and iconic one. As a thinker and doer, the company is a role model and a believer in change. This award is an appreciation for your good work and contribution to best practice human resource management.” In particular, Qtel was acknowledged for implementing practical, achievable and relevant HR strategies to support its ambitious business goals. A major part of Qtel's success in recent months has been the strategic decision to move from “Employee Satisfaction” measures to an “Employee Engagement” approach, where the company looks to empower and involve employees in the success of the wider organization.
