Afternoons with Helen Farmer

From pay and recruitement freezes to retainment in uncertain times, we get the lowdown on the job market from recruiter David MacKenzie and HR consultant Rohini Gill.

Global masculinity expert and sociologist Steve Roberts joined us to discuss the dangers of the manosphere, we talked Meta and teens with tech expert Dr Alison Burrows and psychologist Dr Nifemi, and Dr T was on hand with her anxiety cures too...

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From questions around pricing to hesitation from buyers and sellers, many are wondering what these uncertain times mean for the UAE real estate market.

Helen is joined by industry experts Jo Phillips and Rick Waind to get the lowdown.

Plus, we talk hospitality industry job security, ask if a little extra sleep could have a huge impact on your health, and we meet the men behind a landmark family law case in Abu Dhabi's Civil Family Court.

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It’s no secret that many restaurants are feeling the pressure right now - from shifting consumer habits to rising costs and uncertainty across the market. But a host of guests from across the industry tell Helen, there's still reason to be cheerful!

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We talk titles - and how one major change in the UAE could change the way we view parenting and home management.

Plus, as headlines in the UK suggest many parents are shying away from taking their kids to art galleries, we talk culture and accessibility. Plus, Seb Bates joins us to talk raising kids with a warrior mindset.

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Behind every pivot to distance learning there’s a teacher holding it all together. But as the pressure mounts, how supported are our academic staff really feeling - and what are the risks for schools that get it wrong? Helen asks industry expert Leisa Grace Wilson.

We also talk tax - and the implications of leaving the UAE for a short or long stay.

And we meet the male author behind a new book seeking to reverse that midlife divorce trend by helping men to better understand the menopause.

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Schools in the UAE are currently on day two of a planned two weeks of distance learning - but could they open earlier than planned? Helen gets the lowdown.

Plus we talk rain, road flooding and safe driving with the experts, and we find out how regional uncertainty is impacting upon the region's fertility healthcare sector.

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As regional uncertainty continues to impact us all, we put your employment law questions to Thenji Moyo.

Plus, from weddings to arena gigs, we talk events in the UAE. And, if your current work situation has you eyeing a change, we discuss upskilling while working full time…

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William Mullally fills us in with all the movies and shows that you can binge-watch this Eid holiday.

We also give you tips on how to support your kids while they navigate remote learning after the break.

And with children continuing distance learning for the next two weeks, many households are leaning more heavily than ever on their domestic staff. We look at how families and employers offer extra support for their nannies.

Plus, we check how restaurants and cafés are rallying behind their teams and their communities during these uncertain times.

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The UAE’s SMEs are, understandably, struggling at the moment and in need of community support. Helen was joined by a  whole host of entrepreneurs, coaches and marketing experts to get key advice on what’s needed to navigate an uncertain landscape.

Meanwhile, as many families contemplate some time apart in the coming weeks, we talk united fronts, whether home or away, with family therapist Joanne Jewell too…

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Homeschool will return from Monday and for many families, that means a whole host of very real logistical challenges.

So, from schools and tutors to workplace management, good and bad bosses to the emotional toll of week three fatigue, Helen gets the expert advice you need from truly trusted experts.

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