Leading UAE integrated facilities management provider, Emrill, is strengthening its employee welfare strategy, with a focus on wellbeing, mental health support and workforce engagement, as part of its response to the current regional situation.

Emrill’s ‘A Better You’ programme is delivered in partnership with LifeWorks, which provides employees and their families with access to confidential counselling, wellbeing resources and professional mental health support.

Commenting on the importance of accessible mental health support, Aarti Oberoi, founder of LifeWorks, said: “Periods of uncertainty can significantly impact emotional wellbeing. Our role is to ensure individuals feel supported, heard and equipped with the tools to navigate these challenges.”

A Better You has recently seen a notable increase in engagement, reflecting increased uptake of wellbeing services across the organisation and a shift in how employees are prioritising their mental health. Between January and mid-March 2026, counselling sessions increased by over 230 per cent, with more employees proactively accessing support for anxiety and stress-related concerns. Anxiety-related cases alone increased more than five times during this period, demonstrating greater openness among employees to seek support when needed.

In response to challenging regional conditions and increased operational demands, Emrill has reinforced a range of measures to ensure employees remain connected and informed. Flexible working arrangements have been implemented where possible, enabling remote working for certain roles, while essential frontline teams continue to operate across headquarters and sites with additional support in place.

To maintain effective communication across its workforce, Emrill continues to utilise multiple channels, including The Emrill Hub intranet, WhatsApp groups and regular team meetings. These platforms ensure employees receive timely updates and operational guidance across all locations.

Onsite engagement remains a key priority. Regular toolbox talks and site briefings, delivered by HR, HSSEQ, the Centre of Excellence and operations teams, reinforce safety practices, wellbeing awareness and clear communication across all contracts.

Leadership engagement continues to play an important role in supporting employee wellbeing. Senior management conduct regular site visits across the UAE, engaging with frontline teams, recognising contributions and reinforcing connection across the workforce. Initiatives such as Lunch with the CEO, Coffee with the CFO and Lattes with Leaders provide employees with opportunities to connect with Emrill’s executive leadership team and share ideas that support workplace wellbeing and operational improvement.

Alongside its wellbeing initiatives, Emrill continues to prioritise safety across its operations. Through structured training programmes, behavioural safety initiatives and ongoing engagement, the company reinforces a proactive safety culture across all sites.

Stuart Harrison, CEO of Emrill, commented on the company’s current focus and initiatives: “Facilities management is fundamentally a people-driven industry and the wellbeing of our employees remains our highest priority.

“The increased engagement with A Better You reinforces the importance of providing accessible mental health support, particularly during periods of uncertainty. By ensuring our teams feel supported, connected and safe, we are strengthening both our workforce and the services we deliver to our clients.”

Emrill continues to prioritise wellbeing, safety and development as key pillars of its people-first strategy, supporting the professional and personal wellbeing of over 12,000 employees.