Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Over the course of this month, Muslims maintain a strict fast every day, from the break of dawn until sunset. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the month to mark the end of fasting. While Muslims need to continue the normal routine of their life during Ramadan, it can be useful for them to reschedule their work hours or the type of work they do to take into account lowered energy levels due to fasting. In a special infographic dedicated to the holy month, Bayt.com reveals that unlike expectations, 45% of those surveyed said employee efficiency is not affected, while 55% claim that important decisions and vital meetings are not postponed until Ramadan is over. Indeed, the Bayt.com ‘Ramadan in the Middle East Workplace‘ poll, July 2014, shows that spirits are high during the holy month as the majority feel that Ramadan is a peaceful, spiritual and very special month, and overall lifts morale at work. Highlights from the poll: • 8 out of 10 professionals feel special bonuses should be offered to employees during Ramadan in order to motivate them. • 58% of respondents agree that more working hours would have a positive impact on their performance. • 8 out of 10 respondents say that their consumption of goods and services increases during Ramadan – to a large extent, for 50.3%. <ahref="https://secure.b8cdn.com/emails/marketing/20140630/ramadan_en.png">
