As the UAE looks ahead to strong growth in 2023 employees are looking for jobs with remote working flexibility.
Michael Page has released its annual Salary Guide and Hiring Insights 2023 for the UAE, offering analysis for hiring managers and job seekers to make informed employment decisions.
After an unpredictable year, strong market confidence has led to consistent recruitment activity and industry growth, says Michael Page.
Remote working in UAE
A key finding of the report is that the concept of remote working continues to be a long-term legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Learning to embrace a hybrid work model proves to be key in attracting and safeguarding employees. Findings show that 66% of respondents surveyed are looking for positions with an element of remote working integrated into their role.
The most popular arrangement, Michael Page says, is three days at the office, two days at home, preferred by 36% of respondents. 27% prefer working from home permanently, while 21% like the idea of spending just one day working from home.
The trend for remote working shouldn’t disguise the fact that many employees enjoy working in the office. The key motivation for these workers is to feel more engaged with their job (67%), while 45% like to keep personal and professional environments separate.
Office-based teams may also benefit from greater employee engagement. More than four in 10 respondents (41%) emphasised the importance of face-to-face meetings, while 28% said they want to maintain social links and enjoy relaxing moments with colleagues.
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