Samuel Joy

London

Content Director at Raconteur

Brummie in exile. Head of Online and Editorial @raconteur. All views are my own. Or someone else's passed off as my own.

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I Lost My Cool in the Middle of the Road

2 months ago | skjsamu.medium.com | Samuel Joy

Samuel K Joy·Follow3 min read·--A car abruptly stops in the middle of the road (DALLE-AI)I still remember that day so vividly—one of those days that started off ordinary but ended up teaching me a lesson I won't soon forget. It was the kind of day when everything seemed to be in sync. My family—my father, my mother, and my sister—had just wrapped up a special church meeting in Ernakulam. We were on our way to Kollam, my hometown, feeling uplifted and connected.
Pioneering the Future: How Smart Cities and Infrastructure are Transforming the UAE into a Global Innovation Leader

2 months ago | cxotoday.com | Samuel Joy

By Mr Samuel JoyThe United Arab Emirates, in all its details, is defining the blueprint of urban living. It started as an aspirational vision and is now a tangible reality. Cities are not just smart but intelligent ecosystems designed to enhance human potential and drive sustainable progress. The transformation is rooted in a deep understanding of global urbanization challenges.
What Happens to the Human Body After Seven Months in Space?

2 months ago | skjsamu.medium.com | Samuel Joy

Sunita Williams’ Space Odyssey — Triumph, Trials, and Unanswered QuestionsSamuel K Joy·Follow3 min read·--The story of astronaut Sunita Williams’ seven-month odyssey aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is one of resilience, wonder, and sobering reality. Her candid admission — “I’ve been trying to remember what it’s like to walk” — resonates far beyond her personal experience, forcing us to confront profound questions about humanity’s future in space.
How Indian talent is driving the UAE's electric vehicle revolution

Dec 10, 2024 | manufacturingtodayindia.com | Samuel Joy

The UAE’s electric vehicle (EV) market is on a trajectory to grow from USD 5.51 billion in 2023 to an impressive USD 50.23 billion by 2031, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 31.82%. This exponential growth is transforming global workforce dynamics, with India emerging as a key talent provider for engineering, infrastructure, and technology roles integral to the EV ecosystem.
How Indian talent is driving the UAE's electric vehicle revolution

Dec 9, 2024 | shorturl.at | Samuel Joy

The UAE’s electric vehicle (EV) market is projected to grow from US$ 5.51 billion in 2023 to an impressive USD 50.23 billion by 2031, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 31.82 per cent. This exponential growth is transforming global workforce dynamics, with India emerging as a key talent provider for engineering, infrastructure, and technology roles integral to the EV ecosystem.
The role of migrant workers in paving the way for Dubai’s future

Nov 22, 2024 | cxotoday.com | Samuel Joy

By Samuel JoyFor long, Dubai has impressed the world with its glittering skylines and is generally considered as a symbol of wealth and ambition. But behind all the glitz and glamor, there is an untold story. The story about migrant workers who very well form the foundation of the emirate as we know it today. These representatives of different corners of the world are the true architects of Dubai’s tomorrow and their contributions deserve recognition.
Tech has entered into blue-collar workforce management. What to expect?

Oct 14, 2024 | dqindia.com | Samuel Joy

Sectors like construction, manufacturing, transportation and infrastructure that are popularly known as the backbone of emerging markets thrive on the blue-collar workforce. India alone is home to450 million blue-collar workers. Despite their size and impact, this workforce is currently facing some significant challenges. It ranges from inflation to fraud by recruitment agencies. The list is quite endless. But, like in many other sectors, tech is beginning to offer some solutions.
Wages: Provident Fund Act vs Minimum Wages Act

Sep 30, 2024 | businessmanager.in | Mona Cheriyan |Amit Ranjan |Samuel Joy |Anupreeta Lall

FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn This article aims to provide clarity on the difference in the meaning of ‘wages’ between The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (EPF Act) and The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (MW Act). These two pivotal pieces of legislation in India’s labour law framework are designed to safeguard the financial well-being of employees.
Role of Supervisor at Shop Floor

Aug 31, 2024 | businessmanager.in | Amit Ranjan |Samuel Joy |Lalit Chaturvedi |Dhiraj Singh

FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn In the manufacturing industry, supervisors play a crucial role akin to a frontline army, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. They act as the primary interface between management and shop floor employees, bridging the gap between strategic objectives and operational execution. Supervisors represent management on the shop floor, embodying the company’s values, goals, and policies.
Tackling global skills shortage with strategic solutions

Aug 22, 2024 | cxotoday.com | Samuel Joy

By Mr. Samuel JoyThe global labour market faces the critical challenge of balancing the availability of skilled workers with the demands of evolving job markets. This paradoxical situation manifests as the co-existence of unemployment rates and a high demand for skilled labour, leaving employers grappling with talent shortages.