UAE jobs 2019: Want to work in Middle East? Check salary guide, trends - Do you make the cut?
UAE Jobs 2019: The Middle East witnesses a strong demand from global brands looking for a place to open their retail outlets, substantiating the region's 7th most popular destination for retail expansion. According to the Robert Half 2019 Salary Guide, organisations within the Middle East are attempting to attract more digital talent through a range of workplace initiatives. Find out if you're the right fit?
Attracting digital talent
Organisations are trying to attract more digital talent through a range of workplace initiatives, such as work environment modernisation (86 per cent), training and development (81 per cent) and improved compensation packages (79 per cent). (Pixabay)
Top concern
37 per cent of the organisations struggles to find qualified talent to help them remain competitive. (www.Roberthalf.ae)
Accounting and finance
The popular course of action for this segment is to award a pay hike to up to 5 per cent of the finance department. (www.Roberthalf.ae)
Added benefits
The employers are now introducing the option to work from home or to work to lesser office hours and flexible schedules. (www.Roberthalf.ae)
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Finance
As per the survey, the vacancies are increasing in the financial services sector. (www.Roberthalf.ae)
Finance
Experts suggest ensuring that the remuneration packages are as competitive as possible will prove to be beneficial. (www.Roberthalf.ae)
Finance
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Technology
UAE business leaders have proposed that digital transformation roles will gain importance in most hiring strategies in 2019. (www.Roberthalf.ae)
Technology
The survey explained that the hiring managers need to improve the competitiveness of their salary and perks. (www.Roberthalf.ae)
Human Resources and Administration
The UAE tops the list of emerging global HR hubs. Increasing innovation and growth business projects have caused a high demand for administration and office support professionals, the survey finds. (www.Roberthalf.ae)
Perks
The highest salaries are offered to bilingual candidates with Arabic- and English-speaking skills, and those with a Western degree or experience. (www.Roberthalf.ae)