ConnectAD is a HR professionals networking group in Abu Dhabi. It was launched earlier this year by the employment team at Al Tamimi in response to a recognised need for greater knowledge sharing and peer to peer networking amongst HR managers in Abu Dhabi. Al Tamimi was delighted to host another meeting of the group at our Abu Dhabi office on 16 September 2014. The discussion surrounded topical HR issues including: - the new national service law and its implications for employers, - recent visa changes, - end of service gratuity liability management, and - a general round-up of latest developments. The event was well attended and resulted in a fresh and dynamic exchange of ideas and sharing of knowledge. The next meeting will take place in November and clients are welcome to get to know more about the group by contacting Ivor McGettigan at i.mcgettigan@tamimi.com