More than 60% people in UAE are unhappy with their current jobs. Despite being a significant centre for job, investment, and real estate opportunities, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not succeeded in providing workers with a better working environment. Over 61% of workers in the Emirates are dissatisfied with their current jobs and wish to move while staying in the same industry, according to a recent analysis by a research firm and a job-seeking website, YouGov and Bayt.
According to the report, 34% of people are unhappy with their current industry, and 38% want to move to another Middle Eastern country.
For the report, 2,941 employees in the UAE were surveyed, of which 29% worked in middle management positions while 23 % were executives.
The results also made clear that incomes aren’t the primary cause of the low retention rates in the UAE’s labour market, since most employees believed that their pay were rising or staying the same, and 48% of them did not anticipate a raise in 2023.
More than 60% people in UAE are unhappy with their current jobs. According to another study, the Michael Page 2023 Salary Guide and Hiring Insights, which was released in November of last year, 43% of UAE employees aim to change jobs for professional growth because they feel they have hit their limit in their current position.
Zafar Shah, the research director at YouGov, claims that the survey results show how the employment market is from the perspective of the employees and that they will aid companies in determining what is best for both the person and the company.
In addition, he said that while financial incentives are essential for luring top talent, non-financial benefits can also be crucial for keeping workers.
