Last Updated on: 8th July 2023, 10:18 am
Survey Shows Record Low Employee Loyalty in The UAE
According to an expert quoted by Arabian Business, job loyalty, and long-term tenure are no longer a given among workers in the UAE, with more than 90% of them actively seeking new employment opportunities.
A report by PageGroup, Michael Page’s parent company, found that 95% of UAE workers are open to new jobs, compared to a global average of 90%.
According to Jon Ede, regional manager for Michael Page UAE, loyalty has lost its appeal and employees are increasingly keen to explore new jobs. This poses a greater challenge for employers to retain top talent. The report also revealed that 68% of the 625 respondents in the UAE were actively looking for new jobs in the next six months.
The pandemic has had a significant impact on work culture around the world. People’s experiences during the pandemic, characterized by increased stress and newfound freedom, have permanently changed their relationship with work.
Dubbed the “great resignation” or “quiet resignation,” this shift represents a transformative change in workplace dynamics, as noted by Pierre-Emmanuel Dupil, senior managing director for the Middle East and Africa at Michael Page.
Jon Ede pointed out that companies need to rethink their talent strategies to counter this trend. Information in the report suggests that workers in the United Arab Emirates prioritize work-life balance, with six in ten respondents prioritizing mental health and work-life balance over professional success.
Work-life balance was found to have the greatest impact on job satisfaction, outweighing factors such as salary, education, and benefits. Additionally, 32% of respondents were willing to decline a promotion if they felt it would negatively impact their well-being.
This “invisible revolution” is not a temporary movement, but a profound change that can have lasting effects on the labor market.
The “great churn” seems far from over, as the report shows churn rates doubled in 2022 compared to 2021. Employee attitudes and motivations are changing across age groups, countries, and industries, representing a lasting change from the previous period.
Dependability is now the exception rather than the norm, even among happy employees who are open to better opportunities. The smoking cessation cycle will continue as change becomes the new normal.
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