I am often asked what success means to me. Does it emanate from a title and its empowerment, or is it the wealth that one can amass? Is it material possessions, prestige, or fame? Some suggest that success can be measured through the eyes of those who love you or in your ability to meet […]
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Bridging Education and Expression: Shaping Tomorrow’s Thought Leaders Mr. Tariq Chauhan, UIBC-UC Board Member & Vice-Chairman of EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS), shared his views as a part of a powerful panel at the inaugural India-UAE: Partners in Progress Conclave, hosted by the India Today Group in collaboration with the UAE – India Business Council
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As I prepared for my maiden trip to Iraq, I deliberately set aside any preconceived notions. I arrived in Baghdad with an open mind, determined not to be influenced by the usual narratives: “Why Iraq?“, “How come?“, “Be careful“, or “Is it safe to travel?“. I literally muted these concerns. Upon landing, the sights and
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Market pressures continue to push the facilities management (FM) industry to take action and innovate. In pursuit of cost efficiencies and response to industry transformation needs, agile and effective interventions are required. One critical area that both the workforce and the industry need to focus on is upskilling on-the-job. This remains a top priority for
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In the backdrop of the competitive landscape and client pressure to cut costs, this is the first and last resort to upend the bottom line. Identifying cost efficiencies in facilities management is on the mind of every FM operator. In the backdrop of a gruelling competitive landscape, coupled with clients’ demand to drop margins that
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Winning must not be the only criterion; sustainable service delivery ecosystem and prudence must not be compromised. I have been an active proponent of a tactical but value-based approach to bidding for business. However, I also believe that while capitulating to the holistic needs of relevant requests for proposals (RFPs) during any bidding engagements, bidders
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EFS Facilities Services Group as part of the UAE India Business Council – UC and Dubai Health signed an MoU to establish the UAE-India Friendship Hospital in Mumbai, India in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. We are particularly proud that our Vice Chairman, Mr. Tariq Chauhan, serves
In the early stages of building the EFS organisation, I realised that ground-level engagement is critical for creating a robust workforce and a people-centric culture. This is particularly important in the facilities management industry, where two-thirds of the workforce is on the frontlines. We worked tirelessly to build an interactive and dynamic platform for ground-up
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When someone asks me about my title, I prefer to call myself the Chief People Officer. While the CEO is responsible for overall strategy, decision-making, and business performance, the idea that the CEO is also the Chief People Officer stems from my leadership philosophy, where I emphasise the importance of people in driving an
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In October 2022, an EFS employee, previously serving as a Soft Services Team Leader, had to step away from her role due to family obligations. After two years, in October 2024, she returned to the UAE, hopeful for a new beginning. With great humility, she reached out to EFS Group’s Vice Chairman, Mr. Tariq Chauhan,
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