Analysis of Al Foah Dates Factory's HR Planning and Sustainability

This project, conducted by Hessa Alqahtani, analyzes the human resources planning at the Al Foah Dates Factory to ensure employee competency and business sustainability. The project begins with an introduction to the importance of HR management in companies, followed by a statement of the problem, which includes challenges such as compliance with laws, management changes, employee training, and adapting to innovations. The purpose of the research is to analyze the HR structure, employee management, and work analysis within the factory. The methodology includes methods such as surveys and questionnaires to gather data. The project provides a corporate description of Al Foah, its activities, strategic management, and current projects. The analysis includes an industry analysis highlighting strengths and weaknesses. The research results, recommendations, and conclusions are presented, discussing ways the HR department can develop work for employees, strategies to motivate them, and the overall impact on the factory's success. The project aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of HR planning and its influence on business sustainability and employee performance within the context of Al Foah Dates Factory.

An analysis of Al Foah dates factory’s
Human resources planning to ensure employee competency and
business sustainability.
Done by: Hessa Alqahtani
ID: K-720610125
Department: HR
Academic supervisor: DR. Adnan Jawabri

Acknowledgement
I would like to express my special thanks and gratitude to my university and my
doctors who gave me the golden opportunity to do this wonderful project on the topic
(An analysis of Al Foah dates factory’s Human resources planning to ensure
employee competency and business sustainability), which also helped me in doing a
lot of research and increased my knowledge with many ideas. I would also like to
thank my family and friends for helping me finish this project within the limited time
frame.

Abstract
The human resources department is known as the HR department. This term refers to
people who have specialized information and experience , and who work in
institutions or private organizations and link them to a set of functional relationships,
and organize these relationships within a functional framework to achieve the greatest
possible benefit to achieve the objectives of the institutions By investing in the
expertise and resources available to them.
Human resource management has a great importance in companies; It is responsible
for managing the performance, training and development of employees which
increases their productivity and increases the profits of the plant. Therefore, business
owners must understand the challenges facing human resource management in order
to sustain the growth of the company.
The human element is the mastermind and basic through which all the resources
available to the factory can be exploited and converted into production in different
ways

Table of contents:
Phase 1: introduction…………………………………………………..5
1.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………5
1.2 Statement of the Problem/Project…………………………………..5
1.3 Purpose/Objective of the Research Study………………………….5
1.4 (Target audience)…………………………………………………...6
1.5 Research Questions…………………………………………………6
1.6 Arrangement and Approach of Study………………………………7
PHASE 2: PROJECT PROPOSAL AND PLANNING……………..7
2.1 Methodology of research……………………………………………7
2.1.1 Methods……………………………………………………………7
2.2 Corporate Description……………………………………………….7
2.2.1 The organization’s activities………………………………………7
2.2.2 Strategic Management………………………………………….…8
2.2.3 Current projects undertaking…………………………………….10
2.2.4 Industry Analysis…………………………………………………11
PHASE 3: RESEARCH RESULT & DATA ANALYSIS..................12
3.1 Organizational Analysis…………………………………………….12
3.1.1 Discussion on internal and external customers ………………...12
3.1.2 Specific Operational analysis……………………………………..12
3.2 Data Analysis………………………………………………………..13
3.2.1 Survey Sampling………………………………………………..…13
3.2.2 Qualitative & Quantitative Data to Be Collected…………………14
3.2.3 Tables, Charts and Analysis……………………………………….14-15-16
PHASE 4: DISCUSSION………………………………………………17
4.1 Research results…………………………………………………..….17
4.2 Recommendations for Further Development…………………….….17
PHASE 5: CONCLUSION…………………………………………….18
5.1 Summary of overall result……………………………………….......18
5.2 lessons learned……………………………………………………….18

PHASE 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction:
This project includes the proper and effective planning of the human resources department to
ensure the efficiency of the employees and the continuity of the successful work of the Foha
Dates Factory.The specific organization selected is the Al Foha Dates Factory, a merger with
the "Aghzia" group, the main driver in improving the industrial diversification policy of the
Abu Dhabi Government.This project will outline the company's description and the strategies
HR managers take to improve the business.
1.2 Statement of the problem:
Human resource management has a great importance in companies; It is responsible for
managing performance, training and developing employees, which increases their
productivity and increases profits. So, business owners must understand the challenges facing
human resource management in order to sustain the company's growth. In my training period,
we did not suffer from any problems, but we have to take care of some points permanently so
that the work continues as we want:
Compliance with laws and regulations: Many business owners find it difficult to keep up
with ever-changing labor laws .
Management changes: However, some employees find it difficult to deal with these changes
Training of employees: Some companies find it difficult to provide the financial resources
that allow employees to train and develop their skills.
Adapting to Innovations: Business owners face a major challenge in getting employees to
learn these technologies and adapt to new innovations.
Financial compensation: Many competing companies try to attract talent by offering
employees the best compensation systems.
Recruiting talent: Recruiting talent helps the company to save money and time significantly
1.3 Purpose of the Research/ Study:
To make sure that the solutions followed are great to any problem we may have and
Discussing the structure of human resources about the management of employees and the
tasks of the Al-Foha Dates Factory

Work analysis aims to provide complete data on the activities and tasks that make up the job,
and the specifications of workers to perform most of the functions of human resource
management, through the following:
 . Defining the employee with his work tasks: Work analysis helps in introducing the
employee to his work tasks, and informing him of what the organization expects of
him to do certain work.
 Work design: Work analysis helps in grouping activities into tasks, grouping tasks
into a complete job that has a beginning and an end, contains a clear identity,
provides a sense of responsibility, provides for allocation and division of work.
 Selection: The job analysis provides data on the ideal specifications that must be met
by the incumbent, and the organization must search for these specifications in the
applicants for the job, and filter them based on the availability of these specifications
in them.
 Job evaluation Based on job analysis, their relative importance (or value) within the
organization is determined, and this importance or value is expressed in the form of
wages.
 Employee performance appraisal The work analysis provides data on the burdens,
tasks, and responsibilities that the incumbent must carry out, and the extent to which
he actually performs them determines the value and efficiency of his performance.
The direct manager observes the extent to which his subordinates carry out the
burdens, tasks and responsibilities that exist in their jobs, and as a result they are
entitled to incentives or No.
1.4 Target audience:
we are targeting the co-workers and people that work to develop this factory, The approach of
this study is to develop a management practice in the human resource department and to
conduct a study to resolve the problem with respect to the management issues arising in the
Al-Foha dates factory. and, how the chosen organization deals with the workers.
1.5 Research Questions:
What are the ways that the HR department should follow to develop the work for our employees in the
factory?
What are the things that the HR department should focus on in order to know how to develop the work
for the better?
What are the required and right strategies to motivate employees?

1.6 Arrangement and Approach of Study:
The study is made by getting to know the employees and knowing their thinking and how to
create an effective element . by collecting data, information and job requirements to know
how to direct them to the right work and put each employee in his right position, The
objectives of the research are achieved by collecting the previous methods and analyzing
them in the correct way
PHASE 2: PROJECT PROPOSAL AND PLANNING
2.1 Methodology of research
2.1.1 Methods
In this case, our mission is to develop the work by developing and managing employees
properly, it is important to know, identify and correct errors. Through the previously
mentioned methods and appropriate questionnaires, the survey is conducted through
appropriate questions for the target audience. Then this information is processed so that each
employee is processed and trying to extract the best from him and support employees to get
the best results.
2.2 Corporate Description
2.2.1 The organization’s activities:
 Al Foah Company was established in 2005 to organize and develop the palm sector in
the United Arab Emirates, and it became part of Senaat, which is the largest industrial
group affiliated to the Food Group and the main driver in implementing the industrial
diversification policy of the Abu Dhabi government
 .Al Foah has become the largest dates manufacturer, with a production capacity of
115,000 tons.
 Al Foah products are marketed in more than 40 countries in the Middle East, Africa,
China, Far East, Asia, Australia and Europe.

2.2.2 Strategic Management
Our vision: is to make the world happy with ‘dates’ we make, to lead our industry with
innovation, starting from the UAE to all countries of the world.
Our mission: To be the best through innovative products and processes and a motivated and
high-performance team.
Corporate Strategy: The strategy of the Human Resources Department, in cooperation with
the organizational structure and striving for the best together in multiple areas, is the various
administrative decisions and responsibilities that the plant bears to manage its business and
production.
It helps workers and the factory to create the best conditions for greater production and better
work, and to become the leading company for dates globally.
It aims to satisfy customers all over the world by developing the employees and
administrative decisions they have in their hands, and this indirectly creates better services for
customers.
Organizational Chart

Business and Functional Strategies
As part of the efforts to retain Emirati employees, Al Foah is constantly improving its employee
retention strategy. Some of the actions taken so far include:
In an effort to develop a competitive salary and benefits structure, technical allowance has been added,
Introducing flexible working hours for the Emirati cadre.
Implementing new initiatives such as: Annual development plan: The program is designed to ensure
that Emirati employees have their future development plan in the company and that their competencies
are developed to provide them with the appropriate tools to maximize their performance and
contribution to the company in terms of knowledge, skills, abilities and behavior.

Industries Management Development Program: The program is designed and administered by
Industries to enhance the management skills of entry-level and intermediate managers. Participants go
through a gradual program that allows progression to higher levels. We have 5 alumni of wave 1,2,3
and we have 4 enrolled in this program currently.
National Development Program (tamkeen): This program is organized by Senaat and is designed for
fresh Emirati graduates and entry-level employees. Participants go through intensive workshops to help
them build their capabilities, knowledge and professional characteristics. We have 6 registered in the
program
Executive Program: To ensure the presence of a group of distinguished employees for future leaders in
Al Foah, the company has followed the guidelines from Senaat by enrolling 2 members of the
management team in the Abu Dhabi Leadership Program and other management members will work in
a workshop related to (Leadership, Vision and Strategy: Implementation and Performance
Management). Moreover, with great support from industries, these programs help in further
development of the management team.
Certificate programs provide in-depth specialization in required fields. Below are some of the
certification programs that Al Foah employees attended: Professional in Human Resources (PHR),
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Risk
Management Specialist (RMP).
Annual staff party: Al Foah Company organizes an annual honoring ceremony. The awards for this
category are within the Individual Excellence Awards. Promise employee is the name assigned to
trainees of recent graduates who have been appointed to work in Al Foah Company either as trainees or
successful permanent employees, and their working period is not less than months
Scholarship:The scholarship program aims to provide Emirati employees with the opportunity to
achieve their educational goals. Al Foah offers the most required specializations for employees and
sponsors them financially to study in some accredited academic institutions in the United Arab
Emirates.
2.2.3 Current projects undertaking:
 Attempt to increase salaries and competitive benefits
 flexible working hours for the Emirati crew.
 Starting in new initiatives such as: the annual development plan, the administrative
development program, the national development program
 Certificate programs provide in-depth specialization in required fields such as:
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Certified Management Accountant
(CMA),Project Management Professional (PMP)

2.2.4 Industry Analysis:
strength points:
 The presence of competent and loving employees, which made it easy for us to
implement the process.
 The existence of understanding and cooperation between the company's
organizational structure and the human resources department, which led to a
smooth work.
 Effective leadership among the various department managers and meet any
existing shortage or solve any problem on time.
 Choosing the right motivation of the employees made them run their business to
the fullest.
Chances and opportunities:
We created opportunities to work remotely in the circumstances of the Corona pandemic for
office work.
Investing more money in the specified place to increase efficiency at work.
Because of the development of work and the possibility of shipping to all parts of the world,
we have worked to develop more products to satisfy all customers.
Weaknesses and threats:
During my training period, Al Foha Company was merged with (Aghzia) company, and there
were no problems or any weaknesses in the organization of work, but in the meantime this led
to the creation of light problems as a result of the distribution of human resources employees
to other branches, but this did not affect my training and did not affect any Another employee.

PHASE 3: RESEARCH RESULT & DATA ANALYSIS
3.1 Organizational Analysis:
The most important results that have been reached from the organizational analysis of the
Al Foah laboratory in relation to the functions and operations of the human resources
department and the development in relation to the administrative approach.
3.1.1 Discussion about internal and external clients
The objectives of the staff are to develop cooperation and compliance according to
the protocols established by the senior managers and HR department to develop
transparency in operations and create better customer services Continuous
development of daily lab reports and avoidance of any misconduct or
misrepresentation of the reports is important so that the reputation of the lab is
protected.
Here, it can be said that the internal customers of the organization are the employees. On the
other hand, external customers are the general public located inside and outside the UAE.
Committed employees will also help us achieve our goals. Where a customer service
department should be strengthened, we can listen to customers' suggestions regarding any
complaints.
3.1.2 Specific Operational analysis
Management related Organizational Analysis
 How does the HR department influence organizational processes to bring about
change?
This department plays an important role, and its right decisions always with the right
organizational structure lead to the right result, the organization will definitely not suffer from
any problems as the HR department was always aware of the factory work and fixed any
malfunction or problem quickly so that there is no delay, this is the factory in turn He
contributed to raising the economy and spreading the name of the Emirates in several
countries in the world, which is proud of one of its most prominent industries, which is dates