UAE HR Landscape: Insights for 2023-24

Introduction

The HR landscape in the United Arab Emirates is undergoing transformative changes, influenced by technological advancements and the changing needs of the UAE workforce. In this industry insights report, we explore key HR trends specific to the UAE and provide a statistical overview of the current state of the industry.

67%

Digital transformation in HR. UAE-based HR executives who said their HR function has experienced a digital transformation. UAE human resources report

~90%

Remote work and flexible policies. Full-time employees in the UAE who prefer a hybrid or fully remote working model in the future. Cisco Global Hybrid Work Study

57%

Diversity, equity and inclusion. People who saw their workplace as ‘relatively’ or ‘very diverse’. UAE Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Survey Report

49%

Employee well-being. UAE employees who strongly agreed that their company cared about their overall well-being. Key Workplace Trends by Gallup

52%

Data-driven decision making. Respondents who agree their organization has effectively leveraged data to facilitate decisions. UAE human resources report

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HR Landscape in the UAE: Industry Insights for 2023-24

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