The Bayt.com Ideal Workplace in the Middle East and North Africa Survey 2017
January 2018
Objectives
To understand how the current environment is impacting the satisfaction levels of an
employee/job seeker in the Middle East.
Identification of the drivers that motivate an employee/job seeker to stay longer in an
organization and what makes them refer their work place to others.
To recognize how employees / job seekers perceive their immediate line manger in terms of
organizational commitment, leadership skills, supportiveness etc.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Section 1
Sample definition
Age and Gender:
Working men and women
Aged 18+ years
Nationalities:
GCC Arabs, North Africans, Levantines, Western and Asian expatriates
Country of Residence
GCC: UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain
Levant: Lebanon, Syria*, Jordan
North Africa: Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia
*Small data sample thus not presented in the report
Data Collection
All data was collected online. Fieldwork was done between 6th to 22nd December 2017. The
total number of respondents achieved was 4,418.
RESEARCH FINDINGS
Section 2
CURRENT JOB
Summary
62% of respondents are currently employed in middle or junior management roles. There is a relatively
higher incidence of respondents employed in senior management roles in Lebanon and Egypt.
Majority of respondents (66%) have been working with their current employer for up to 6 years.
One in four respondents (24%) are satisfied with their current salaries; there is a higher dissatisfaction among
respondents in North Africa compared to other regions.
Personal medical insurance (38%) followed by transportation allowance (24%) and bonuses (23%) emerge as
the top compensation benefits given by employers. Employees in the Gulf are more likely to have benefits
included in compensation (84%) than compared to other regions.
Training and development opportunities (36%) and opportunities for long-term career advancement (32%)
are the key drivers of loyalty after salary.
69% of respondents are either in the process of leaving their job (7%) or actively looking for other jobs (62%).
Of the respondents looking to transition, only 13% of respondents employed in the Gulf are considering
moving out of the region, while 43% of respondents from Levant markets are looking for employment as
expats in Gulf countries.
Current position/title
All figures are %’s
• 62% of respondents are currently employed in middle or junior management roles. There is a relatively higher incidence of respondents employed in senior management roles in Lebanon and Egypt.
Total UAESaudi Arabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Senior Management – CEO/ CFO/ President/ General Manager/ Director, etc.
11 4 8 3 7 3 7 16 11 16 3 9 14
Middle Management – Senior Manager/ Assistant Manager, etc.
23 21 24 27 25 18 33 25 23 23 17 16 9
Junior Manager/ Team leader/ Supervisor
29 36 33 37 35 37 26 31 27 24 22 20 27
Employed Professional – Doctor / Lawyer/ Architect, etc.
19 17 17 13 15 13 15 13 19 22 15 28 27
Executive with no managerial responsibilities
19 22 17 20 18 29 20 14 21 14 43 28 23
Q. Which of the following do you intend to do in the next 12 months?
Base: Total (4,418), UAE (449), Saudi Arabia (1,066), Qatar (125), Kuwait (122), Bahrain (38), Oman (46), Lebanon (91), Jordan (322), Egypt (1,179),Morocco (213), Algeria (258), Tunisia (64)
4249
43 39 38
50 5146
4137
50
3743
22
2128 33
24
3224
19
1029
22
21 11
19
21 17 18
20
9
1019
17
1815
2723
157 11 8
166 15 16
28
13 7 1320
2 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 7 2 2
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Less than 3 years 3 to 6 6 to 11 11 years or more Don’t know/ Can't say
Number of years working with current employerW
ITH
EM
PLO
YER
FO
R 6
YEA
RS
OF
LESS
All figures are %’s
Q. Which of the following best describes your current / last job position or title?
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• Majority of respondents (66%) have been working with their current employer for up to 6 years.
Satisfaction with current salary
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with your current salary.
20 17 18 16 189
21 24 2517
3441
18
1916
20
13
23
12
13
2123
20
20
16
27
3639
3441
35
41
42
44 36
38
32 26
36
1518 20
16
16
26
18
6 12
15
7 7 11
9 10 814
8 125 6 4
10 7 9 7
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely dissatisfied 2 3 4 Extremely satisfied
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• One in four respondents (24%) are satisfied with their current salaries.• There is a higher dissatisfaction among respondents in North Africa compared to other regions.
Additional benefits
All figures are %’s
Q. Apart from your salary, which of the following are included in the compensation benefits you receive from your current company/ received from your last company? (Please select all that apply)
Total UAESaudi
ArabiaQatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Personal medical insurance 38 50 50 26 32 29 30 31 34 35 35 35 39Transportation allowance 24 29 33 32 16 42 20 26 17 22 14 9 20Bonus 23 24 25 22 30 24 9 26 16 27 16 10 25Family medical insurance 21 18 31 10 9 18 9 20 24 13 22 26 22Housing allowance 19 27 41 39 19 21 13 5 4 8 7 2 6Personal annual air ticket 17 36 31 33 25 29 22 13 4 5 3 3 6Company-provided mobile 14 16 15 16 18 13 17 9 11 13 11 9 11
Company-provided accommodation 14 27 19 26 23 24 13 10 5 7 8 7 16
Company-provided car / transport 13 22 15 22 17 16 11 15 7 12 10 5 16
Telecom bills paid by company 12 13 13 13 15 16 13 12 6 15 4 7 19
Gratuity 9 22 9 21 4 11 22 4 8 5 9 3 8
Holiday allowances / foreign trips 9 14 13 10 16 13 2 9 3 6 3 3 5
Personal training / development courses allowance
9 12 9 9 7 5 2 13 7 9 4 3 11
Family annual air tickets 8 12 17 13 8 18 11 4 2 3 2 2 3
Other benefits 5 7 5 6 7 3 7 5 5 6 5 6 5
Children's education allowance 3 7 4 6 2 3 - 11 6 1 1 3 3
Fitness benefits (e.g. gym membership) 3 5 4 8 3 3 - 1 2 2 2 3 5Childcare facility 1 2 1 2 1 - - 2 1 1 1 3 2Stock options 1 1 1 1 - - 2 2 0 1 1 - 3None / Don't know 25 11 18 14 21 13 28 37 30 28 36 35 28
Base: Total (4,418), UAE (449), Saudi Arabia (1,066), Qatar (125), Kuwait (122), Bahrain (38), Oman (46), Lebanon (91), Jordan (322), Egypt (1,179),Morocco (213), Algeria (258), Tunisia (64)
• Personal medical insurance (38%) followed by transportation allowance (24%) and bonuses (23%) emerge as the top benefits given by employers.
• Employees in the Gulf are more likely to have benefits included in compensation (84%) compared to other regions.
Loyalty towards employers
All figures are %’s
Q. Which of the following variables most strongly drive your loyalty to the company besides salary? Please select your top 3 variables.
Total UAESaudi
ArabiaQatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
My line manager 19 17 21 14 24 16 17 12 22 22 11 8 11
Senior management 12 12 12 12 13 9 11 13 9 14 6 8 8
The company brand and reputation 18 21 16 25 15 20 14 19 15 19 16 15 19
Opportunities for long-term career advancement
32 37 30 37 40 44 29 37 35 34 21 27 35
My colleagues 17 17 16 16 12 16 17 13 15 19 16 16 19
Physical location of my workplace 13 9 13 12 8 2 13 11 15 16 15 18 9
Training and development opportunities 36 34 36 38 35 38 33 41 35 35 29 37 53
Opportunities to travel 13 9 10 7 6 7 8 21 10 16 16 20 21
The nature of my daily responsibilities 16 23 14 22 20 22 21 18 13 16 15 17 14
Fun office environment 21 16 21 14 18 22 24 22 23 19 27 25 26
Flexibility of work timings 17 20 17 17 22 24 17 19 15 15 20 12 16
Independence and control over my work 22 25 18 28 23 18 19 27 25 21 18 22 32
Job security 27 28 36 36 26 29 38 22 38 20 20 23 20
Other 3 4 3 4 1 7 - 7 2 3 4 3 6
None – I am primarily interested in the salary 7 5 7 4 9 7 11 3 6 7 14 11 4
Don't know – can't say 5 5 5 1 3 2 2 3 3 4 8 5 -
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• Training and development opportunities (36%) and opportunities for long-term career advancement (32%) are the key drivers of loyalty after salary.
Outlook on current job
All figures are %’s
Q. Which of these statements is most applicable to you and your current job?
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• 69% of respondents are either in the process of leaving their job (7%) or actively looking for other jobs (62%).
712 7
188 12 13 10 7 5 4 1 5
6259
6349 64
50
71
61 6362 66 76
61
23 18 2320
2232
13
23 2325
2218
27
8 10 7 13 6 6 3 7 7 9 7 5 7
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
I have never thought about leaving my jobI have sometimes thought about leaving my job but have never done anything about itI am actively looking around for other jobsI am currently in the process of leaving my job
Future plans
All figures are %’s
Q. Which of the following do you intend to do in the next 12 months?
Base: Total (3,169), UAE (325), Saudi Arabia (737), Qatar (92), Kuwait (101), Bahrain (32), Oman (37), Lebanon (66), Jordan (215), Egypt (902),Morocco (113), Algeria (194), Tunisia (41)
• Of the respondents looking to transition, majority employed in Algeria (53%) are looking for a better job as an expat in a different country in the Middle East. The overall proportion to move out of the region entirely is observed to be quite low (6%).
Total UAESaudi Arabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Look for a better job in the same industry
33 44 37 28 43 41 32 29 38 33 29 16 17
Look for a better job in a different industry
24 37 29 39 30 13 43 29 20 17 21 16 5
Look for a better job as an expat in a different country in the Middle East
30 8 20 16 13 25 19 18 28 39 35 53 61
Move to another region as an expat 6 2 4 5 3 3 3 15 10 5 7 14 15
Return to home country 1 1 4 4 4 6 - - - 0 - - -
Other 3 5 3 3 2 6 3 6 2 3 4 1 2
Nothing/ None of these 3 2 3 3 6 6 - 3 3 3 4 1 -
CURRENT WORKPLACE –ATTRIBUTES
Summary
Overall 30% of respondents believe that their workplace encourages innovation and creativity. This
perception is stronger among respondents employed in UAE (38%) and Qatar (42%).
Only a quarter of respondents (24%) feel their workplace has an attractive design/layout; there is
better perception among respondents in the Gulf than compared to other regions.
More than half (58%) of respondents feel there is a lack of flexibility. In the Gulf, companies in UAE
(31%) and Qatar (39%) are seen as offering most flexibility while KSA is seen as the least flexible (17%)
About a quarter of respondents (27%) perceive that there is diversity in the workplace.
Among respondents who are currently employed, 2 in 5 (38%) believe their company nurtures a
trustworthy relationship with their employees.
34% of respondents believe their company communicates with their employees transparently.
27% of respondents believe their company promotes team-building and fun activities.
39% of respondents claim their employers promote the use of advanced technologies in their
workplace.
Workplace attributes - Encourages innovation and creativity
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes exist at your workplace. My workplace…
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• Overall 29% of respondents believe that their workplace encourages innovation and creativity.• This perception is stronger among respondents employed in UAE (38%) and Qatar (42%).
26
12
30
1522 21 18
24 24 28
44 42
30
21
20
21
17
23 24 32 24 25 21
1120
27
24
30
24
25
32
21
26 27 2722
19
16 25
15
19
15
24
17
218
18 1315
13 77
1418
1119
715 16
7 11 15 12 14 11
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
Workplace attributes - Has an attractive office design/ layout
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes exist at your workplace. My workplace…
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• Only a quarter of respondents (24%) feel their workplace has an attractive design/layout; there is better perception among respondents in the Gulf than compared to other regions.
28
17
28
14
27 2934 31 27 29
4741 41
23
17
26
16
2212
1820 26 23
1623
30
25
30
23
31
28
24
2928 26 24
20 17
2015
25
15
22
16
26
138
1413
9 12
59 11 917
7 9 513
7 10 7 7 5
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
Workplace attributes - Promotes flexibility by giving employees the option to work remotely
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes exist at your workplace. My workplace…
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• More than half (58%) of respondents feel there is a lack of flexibility.• In the Gulf, companies in UAE (31%) and Qatar (39%) are seen as offering most flexibility while KSA is seen as the least flexible
(17%).
40
25
48
2230
3829
3442 41 44
52 52
18
18
16
13
2115
24 18
2119 16
17 18
19
25
18
26
24 1824 24
1818 16
14 9
13
15
10
19
18
12
2117 9 12 14
811
1016
7
20
718
3 7 10 10 10 8 9
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
Workplace attributes - Encourages diversity
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes exist at your workplace. My workplace…
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• About a quarter of respondents (27%) perceive that there is diversity in the workplace
25
13
30
12
26
15 16 17 2026
37 4034
22
21
22
22
18
1826 23
2723
1722
25
26
30
26
31
29
38
3734
3223
19
20 23
15
20
13
18
2015
1618
13
14 157
11
12 179
177
155 8 8
14 12 127
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
Workplace attributes - Nurtures a trustworthy relationship with its employees
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes exist at your workplace. My workplace…
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• Among respondents who are currently employed, 2 in 5 (38%) believe their company nurtures a trustworthy relationship with their employees.
1914
2112
19 18 16 20 18 21 2129
20
17
14
18
11
2218
3418
1617 20
19
16
26
30
24
29
2224
24
3031 25
2519
32
1921
21
23
2021
21
17 17 18 11 14 14
18 2115
2519 21
515 17 18
23 20 18
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
Workplace attributes - Communicates with employees transparently
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes exist at your workplace. My workplace…
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• 34% of respondents believe their company communicates with their employees transparently.
2216
24
1219
2918 17 21 25 23
2818
20
14
21
21
21 3 26 30 1820
16
21
23
24
27
24
22
23
21
24 23
2724
26
1930
18
22
17
20
21
26
13 13 23 1614
15 11
17 2013
2517 21 18 18
12 16 20 17 18
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
Workplace attributes - Promotes team-building and fun activities
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes exist at your workplace. My workplace…
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• 27% of respondents believe their company promotes team-building and fun activities.
33
20
41
17
32 29 2631 31
3642 43
36
20
19
19
20
22
1526
24 2320
18 1823
20
23
21
20
22
24
2428
20 1818 18 23
14
20
11
23
12
158
714 14 11 8 2
1218
8
2112
18 1610 11 11 11 14 16
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
Workplace attributes - Promotes the use of advanced technology
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes exist at your workplace. My workplace…
Base: Total (3,456), UAE (361), Saudi Arabia (794), Qatar (106), Kuwait (107), Bahrain (34), Oman (38), Lebanon (71), Jordan (231), Egypt (986),Morocco (122), Algeria (205), Tunisia (44)
• 39% of respondents claim their employers promote the use of advanced technologies in their workplace.
1911
22
920 18 16
24 21 19
33 29
14
17
14
19
16
20
6 13
13 18 19
1617
14
24
29
23
25
24
32
3728 23 24
16 19
39
2024
21
28
23
12
1321 23
1819 14
18
19 2216
2213
32
2114 15
20 16 2016
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT
Summary
37% of respondents claim the interior design of their office reflects their company’s brand and
values. This is significantly higher among respondents based in the Gulf (42%) than in the Levant
(33%) and North Africa (36%)
31% of respondents feel that they were allowed to personalize their workspace. A significant
number of respondents (62%) in Morocco claim they are not allowed to personalize their
workspace.
Closed rooms (27%) followed by open plan (22%) are the most preferred office layout plans.
Preference for closed rooms is higher in Qatar (33%) and Kuwait (34%).
Interior design of office
All figures are %’s
Q. Does the interior design of your office reflect the company's brand and values?
Base: Total (4,418), UAE (449), Saudi Arabia (1,066), Qatar (125), Kuwait (122), Bahrain (38), Oman (46), Lebanon (91), Jordan (322), Egypt (1,179),Morocco (213), Algeria (258), Tunisia (64)
• 37% of respondents claim the interior design of their office reflects their company’s brand and values.• This is significantly higher among respondents based in the Gulf (42%) than in the Levant (33%) and North Africa (36%)
Total UAESaudi Arabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Yes 37 56 36 52 39 45 35 42 34 36 23 25 20
No 37 24 40 30 43 24 33 30 41 40 31 40 34
Don't know 26 20 24 18 19 32 33 29 25 25 46 35 45
Personalizing workspace
All figures are %’s
Q. To what extent are / were you permitted to personalize your workspace?
Base: Total (4,418), UAE (449), Saudi Arabia (1,066), Qatar (125), Kuwait (122), Bahrain (38), Oman (46), Lebanon (91), Jordan (322), Egypt (1,179),Morocco (213), Algeria (258), Tunisia (64)
• 31% of respondents feel that they were allowed to personalize their workspace.• A significant number of respondents (62%) in Morocco claim they are not allowed to personalize their workspace.
3021
30
1822
3226
20
3531
48
3730
15
14
15
1313
11 1721
17
14
14
17
16
24
28
25
2825
24 22 30
23
23
1624
23
1520
15
25 23
24 2611
916
6 8
14
16 17 15 17 1711 9
19 16 17 15 14 17
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
Preferred office layout
All figures are %’s
Q. Which is your preferred type of office layout?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• Closed rooms (27%) followed by open plan (22%) are the most preferred office layout plans. Preference for closed rooms is higher in Qatar (33%) and Kuwait (34%).
Total UAESaudi Arabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Closed rooms 27 22 31 33 34 20 17 31 25 31 17 18 20
Open plan 22 23 22 20 18 13 17 29 22 20 29 25 22
Cubicles 12 14 13 12 10 4 13 8 14 12 10 9 12
Workstations 12 17 8 15 13 18 24 3 14 11 13 14 15
Others 5 6 4 4 5 16 3 7 4 5 4 3 5
No preference 22 19 21 17 20 29 25 22 22 22 27 31 26
IMPORTANT FACTORS IN WORKPLACE
Summary
81% of respondents feel that innovation and creativity are important factors in the workplace.
71% of respondents feel the design and layout of the office is an important factor in the workplace.
This attribute is seen as being of lower importance in Kuwait (62%) and Tunisia (60%).
57% of respondents claim remote work options are an important aspect in their workplace.
Overall, 70% of respondents feel having diversity is an important factor in the workplace. This
perception is lower in Bahrain (56%) compared to other countries.
While, overall, 80% of respondents feel transparent communication is important in a workplace, this
belief is significantly higher in Morocco (88%).
74% of respondents claim having team-building and fun activities is important in a workplace.
83% of respondents claim the use of advanced technology is important in a workplace.
Overall, 81% of respondents feel having fair evaluation is important in a workplace; this perception is
lower in Bahrain (67%) compared to other countries.
Overall, 79% of respondents feel that having challenging work is an important factor; this belief is
marginally higher in UAE (84%) and Tunisia (86%)
Only 9% of respondents claim that having a work-life balance is not an important aspect.
Important factors in workplace - Innovation and creativity
All figures are %’s
Q. How important are the following attributes in your workplace?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• 81% of respondents feel that innovation and creativity are important factors in the workplace.
4 3 4 29 4 3 3 5 4 8 6
5 5 6 6
79
6 3 4 5 45
4
10 11 10 156
7 169 8
125
78
2026 21 17
2722 22 29
2018
2016 25
6155
60 6050
58 56 5465
6067 64
58
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important Extremely important
Important factors in workplace - Design/ layout
All figures are %’s
Q. How important are the following attributes in your workplace?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• 71% of respondents feel the design and layout of the office is an important factor in the workplace. This attribute is seen as being of lower importance in Kuwait (62%) and Tunisia (60%).
5 3 6 410
4 2 5 5 5 5 8167
67
5
11
7 87 7 7 8
10
516 20 15 22
17
20 24 18 18 1811
11
19
31 3433 29
33
3338
34 3729
3128
24
40 36 40 3930
3629
36 3442 46 44
36
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important Extremely important
Important factors in workplace - Remote work options
All figures are %’s
Q. How important are the following attributes in your workplace?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• 57% of respondents claim remote work options are an important aspect in their workplace.
115
12 8 11 9 115
10 12 1016 15
11
9
1311
1322
69
11 10 10
11 8
21
22
25
17
2113
2220
20 2117
17 22
3132
30
33
34
22 35 4839
2833
26
36
2631
2030
21
3325
18 2030 30 31
18
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important Extremely important
Important factors in workplace - Diversity
All figures are %’s
Q. How important are the following attributes in your workplace?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• Overall 70% of respondents feel having diversity is an important factor in the workplace. This perception is lower in Bahrain (56%) compared to other countries.
6 5 6 611 9 8 4 5 5 5 8 5
6 6 6 5
77
7 5 6 76
6
18 19 18 2118
29
24 15 1620 17 14 18
3136 31 30
3513
29 41 37 28 30 28
41
3934
39 3828
42 4033 37 41 42 44
31
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important Extremely important
Important factors in workplace - Transparent communication
All figures are %’s
Q. How important are the following attributes in your workplace?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• While, overall, 80% of respondents feel transparent communication is important in a workplace, this belief is significantly higher in Morocco (88%).
5 4 5 410
4 3 4 4 5 38 6
5 5 5 104
95 6 5 5
25
1
10 12 1011 11 11
11 9 812
7
811
20 21 2222
28
11 24 22 25 18
19
17 24
60 58 5853
48
6457 59 57 59
6862 59
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important Extremely important
Important factors in workplace - Team-building and fun activities
All figures are %’s
Q. How important are the following attributes in your workplace?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• 74% of respondents claim having team-building and fun activities is important in a workplace.
7 6 7 614 16
3 8 6 9 6 7 7
6 6 6 9
5 710
56
4 7 6
13 12 1215
15 9
17
10
10
17
810 13
2623
2624
2824
2722
30
22
3029
31
4953
48 4638
4452 49 49 47 51 48 44
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important Extremely important
Important factors in workplace - Use of advanced technology
All figures are %’s
Q. How important are the following attributes in your workplace?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• 83% of respondents claim the use of advanced technology is important in a workplace.
4 3 4 3 6 7 3 3 3 4 5 5 64 3 3 7 3 4
3 5 4 4 3 510 11 9
10 1313
14 11 9 11 7 811
22 2521
19
29 20
2128 24 19 26 22 18
61 5863 61
4956
6255 58 61 58 61 61
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important Extremely important
Important factors in workplace - Fair Evaluation
All figures are %’s
Q. How important are the following attributes in your workplace?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• Overall, 81% of respondents feel having fair evaluation is important in a workplace; this perception is lower in Bahrain (67%) compared to other countries.
6 6 6 411 11
3 7 4 6 4 7 44 4 4 7
3 4
32 4 4 3
46
10 9 916 9
18
11 9 711
79 9
1421
12
14 219
24 21
1313
1813 18
6760
7059 55 58 59 61
7267 67 67 64
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important Extremely important
Important factors in workplace - Challenging work
All figures are %’s
Q. How important are the following attributes in your workplace?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• Overall, 79% of respondents feel that having challenging work is an important factor; this belief is marginally higher in UAE (84%) and Tunisia (86%).
4 3 5 2 6 7 93 4 5 5 2
5 4 54
4 4
3
76 3 5 8
5
129
1211
10 13
13
1112 14 12 9
7
2928
3129 27
1137
2834
27 3024 42
5056
4854 52
64
48 46 4552 48
5444
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important Extremely important
Important factors in workplace - Work life Balance
All figures are %’s
Q. How important are the following attributes in your workplace?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• Only 9% of respondents claim that having a work-life balance is not an important aspect.
5 4 5 49 9
3 7 5 6 6 4 44 3 4 4
4 4
24
3 4 1 5 4
10 11 9 14 8 914
15
911
610
7
16 16 1616 19 16 17
25
20 15
11
1616
65 66 67 62 60 62 63
49
63 64
7665 69
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Extremely unimportant Somewhat unimportant Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important Extremely important
IDEAL WORKPLACE SIZE AND CULTURE
Summary
A higher preference for larger companies can be observed as 59% of respondents feel an ideal
company should have 50+ employees.
40% of respondents claim it is easy to access information about company culture and environment
when applying for a job.
Word of mouth (25%) followed by online company pages targeting job seekers (24%) and social media
(22%) are perceived as the best ways to promote company culture among job seekers.
Good ethics and practices (53%) and friendly company culture (37%) are the top two most attractive
business values to job seekers.
Company benefits and perks (60%), followed by employee testimonials and reviews (38%) are the
most sought-after information that would most excite respondents to join a company.
Half (48%) of respondents claim company culture is a determining factor in joining a company.
Ideal company size
All figures are %’s
Q. What according to you is the ideal size of a company?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• A higher preference for larger companies can be observed as 59% of respondents feel an ideal company should have 50+ employees.
2418 22
1523 22
2923 23 24
31 32 31
4
24 2 7
69 5 4
7 74
15
1613
11
1111
17 25
2110
21 15 20
1719 16
17
13
20
17 1319
15
1618 14
1820 20
23
24
27
19 1918
18
1412 15
23 25 2633
27
13 11 11 14
29
1116 16
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Don't know/ Can't say Less than 10 employees 10 – 50 employees
50 – 100 employees 100 – 500 employees More than 500 employees
Ease of access to information on company culture
All figures are %’s
Q. How easy is it for you to access information about company culture and work environment when applying for jobs?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• 40% of respondents claim it is easy to access information about company culture and environment when applying for a job.
7 7 6 6 4 7 3 6 6 611 10 7
6 5 7 5 54
26 5 6
4 71
1911
2013 13
2025
2218
1919
23
18
28
27
30
26 31
3138 31
33 2627
26
32
26
30
24
2631
18
2224 28
29 2422
32
1421
1324
16 2010 11 11 13 14 11 11
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Don't know/ Can't say Very difficult Somewhat difficult Neither easy nor difficult Somewhat easy Very easy
Ways of promoting company culture
All figures are %’s
Q. What is the best way for companies to promote their company culture to job seekers?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• Word of mouth (25%) followed by online company pages targeting job seekers (24%) and social media (22%) are perceived as the best ways to promote company culture among job seekers.
5 6 5 7 6 4 8 9 5 4 7 81
12 11 14 7 137
14 1311 11
16 1319
7 11 612 5
7
5 8
4 4
98
5
25 17 2620 26
20
2515 29 28
2122 29
2222
23
1617
27
27
22
2822
2015 13
65
3
7
11
4
3
11
4
67
9 6
24 2822
3122
31
1722 18
2419
25 27
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Don't know/ Can't say Through recruiters / head huntersEmails Word of mouthSocial Media Press and mediaOnline company pages targeting job seekers
Attractiveness of business values
All figures are %’s
Q. In your opinion, what business values make a company most attractive for job seekers?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• Good ethics and practices (53%) and friendly company culture (37%) are the top two most attractive business values to job seekers.
Total UAESaudi
ArabiaQatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 24 24 25 28 18 29 14 22 17 24 30 25 38
Friendly company culture 37 42 38 37 42 40 43 41 33 36 38 31 49
Green consciousness / efforts 12 10 12 12 8 9 5 9 10 12 17 10 4
Good ethics and practices 53 52 52 50 45 58 54 54 54 51 57 60 55
Don't know/ Can't say 14 9 15 6 16 7 5 9 14 17 12 13 6
Most useful company information for job seekers
All figures are %’s
Q. What type of information would most excite you to join a company as an employee?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• Company benefits and perks (60%), followed by employee testimonials and reviews (38%) are the most sought-after information that would most excite respondents to join a company.
46
35 5
7 6 63 3
5 6 6
60
55
65 6462
64
5249
64 63
53
4946
22 22 2224
20
27
17
19
18
22 22 23
32
24
1719
14
21
27
14
24
29
37
23 25
38 3840
3733
27
22
28
3937
41 40
34
7 7 89 9
7 6 85
7 7 6
14
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Don't know/ Can't say Company benefits and perks Awards and milestones
Company events and socials Employee testimonials and reviews Photos and videos of the workplace
Importance of company culture
All figures are %’s
Q. What type of information would most excite you to join a company as an employee?
Base: Total (5,624), UAE (505), Saudi Arabia (1,363), Qatar (138), Kuwait (141), Bahrain (45), Oman (63), Lebanon (116), Jordan (422), Egypt (1,452),Morocco (361), Algeria (383), Tunisia (85)
• Half (48%) of respondents claim company culture is a determining factor in joining a company.
5 7 4 7 6 7 8 4 4 3 6 7 53 4
3 2 4 4 64 4 2
7 31
44 39 44 3740 42 35 42
5146
4242 47
48 51 4954 50 47 51 49
4148 45 49 47
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Don't know/ Can't say I don't pay attention to company culture
It is important but not a determining factor It is one of the determining factors
ATTRIBUTES SOUGHT IN POTENTIAL WORKPLACE
Summary
81% of potential job seekers seek a workplace that encourages innovation and creativity.
Overall, 59% of potential job seekers feel that a workplace should have an attractive design/layout.
This perception is higher among respondents in the Gulf (66%) when compared to Levant (56%) and
North Africa (56%).
Across the region, 58% of respondents feel that their potential workplace should promote flexibility
by giving employees the option to work remotely.
Among respondents who are not working, 7 in 10 feel that their potential work place should promote
diversity.
81% feel that their potential workplace should nurture a trustworthy relationship with its employees;
this belief is relatively lower in Kuwait (62%).
4 in 5 (82%) respondents feel that their potential workplace should communicate with employees
transparently.
77% of respondents feel that their potential workplace should promote team-building and fun
activities; this expectation is lower among respondents in Lebanon (66%).
83% feel their potential workplace should promote the use of advanced technology.
Potential workplace - Should encourage innovation and creativity
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes should exist at your potential workplace. My potential workplace….
Base: Total (2,168), UAE (144), Saudi Arabia (569), Qatar (32), Kuwait (34), Bahrain (11*), Oman (25*), Lebanon (45), Jordan (191), Egypt (466),Morocco (239), Algeria (178), Tunisia (41)
• 81% of potential job seekers seek a workplace that encourages innovation and creativity.
5 3 3 39 9 8
2 4 5 9 8 54 5 5 3
9
27
7 2 36
22
10 10 8 13
18
27
124 9
9
13
10 12
14 16 15
316
9
4 18 16 12
13
10
27
67 66 69
5059
27
7669 70 70
59
71
54
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain* Oman* Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
*Data for Bahrain and Oman on small base
Potential workplace - Should have an attractive office design/ layout
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes should exist at your potential workplace. My potential workplace….
Base: Total (2,168), UAE (144), Saudi Arabia (569), Qatar (32), Kuwait (34), Bahrain (11*), Oman (25*), Lebanon (45), Jordan (191), Egypt (466),Morocco (239), Algeria (178), Tunisia (41)
• Overall, 59% of potential job seekers feel that a workplace should have an attractive design/layout. This perception is higher among respondents in the Gulf (66%) when compared to Levant (56%) and North Africa (56%).
83 7
12 122 5 6
17 13 1710
79
13
15 36 8
710 8
14
910
23
22
23 31
219
8 33 2622
23
2627
21
2621 16
1827
24
2921
21
19
18
22
38 41 40 4135
27
48
2938
43
2734
24
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain* Oman* Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
*Data for Bahrain and Oman on small base
Potential workplace - Should promote flexibility by giving employees the option to work remotely
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes should exist at your potential workplace. My potential workplace….
Base: Total (2,168), UAE (144), Saudi Arabia (569), Qatar (32), Kuwait (34), Bahrain (11*), Oman (25*), Lebanon (45), Jordan (191), Egypt (466),Morocco (239), Algeria (178), Tunisia (41)
• Across the region, 58% of respondents feel that their potential workplace should promote flexibility by giving employees the option to work remotely.
10 7 103
18 16 137 9 10
155
1010
1216
15
36 9
7 613
8 27
2218
2122
15
18
12
38
24 23
21 17
3721
22
2122
15
18
44
18
2718
20 24
12
3744
35 38 3827 28
22
3544
36 36
20
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain* Oman* Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
*Data for Bahrain and Oman on small base
Potential workplace - Should encourage diversity
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes should exist at your potential workplace. My potential workplace….
Base: Total (2,168), UAE (144), Saudi Arabia (569), Qatar (32), Kuwait (34), Bahrain (11*), Oman (25*), Lebanon (45), Jordan (191), Egypt (466),Morocco (239), Algeria (178), Tunisia (41)
• Among respondents who are not working, 7 in 10 feel that their potential work place should promote diversity.
6 3 5 39
4 7 3 5 9 6 5
78 5
1827
12 9
66
116
17 18 1722
12 9
2013
19 14
18
1824
22 20 2319
18
36
20 3325
24
17
1929
48 51 5056
44
27
4438
47 5145
5141
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain* Oman* Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
*Data for Bahrain and Oman on small base
Potential workplace - Should nurture a trustworthy relationship with its employees
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes should exist at your potential workplace. My potential workplace….
Base: Total (2,168), UAE (144), Saudi Arabia (569), Qatar (32), Kuwait (34), Bahrain (11*), Oman (25*), Lebanon (45), Jordan (191), Egypt (466),Morocco (239), Algeria (178), Tunisia (41)
• 81% feel that their potential workplace should nurture a trustworthy relationship with its employees; this belief is relatively lower in Kuwait (62%).
4 3 4 39 8 4 1 5 6 5 5
4 6 2 6
12
18 74
3 5 5 5
10 10 1113
18
8
1314 8
8 815
15 13 16 9
9
27
16
11 1815
1815
17
66 68 67 69
53 55
68 64 6369
63 6659
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain* Oman* Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
*Data for Bahrain and Oman on small base
Potential workplace - Should communicate with employees transparently
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes should exist at your potential workplace. My potential workplace….
Base: Total (2,168), UAE (144), Saudi Arabia (569), Qatar (32), Kuwait (34), Bahrain (11*), Oman (25*), Lebanon (45), Jordan (191), Egypt (466),Morocco (239), Algeria (178), Tunisia (41)
• 4 in 5 (82%) respondents feel that their potential workplace should communicate with employees transparently.
5 3 5 3 49
3 5 7 5 24 4 4
6 3
274
4 34
3
10 9 9 9
24
164
9 810 15
17
19 20 20
9
15 18
16 22 2420
20 13 24
63 63 62
75
56 5564 60 60
6559 63
56
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain* Oman* Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
*Data for Bahrain and Oman on small base
Potential workplace - Should promote team-building and fun activities
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes should exist at your potential workplace. My potential workplace….
Base: Total (2,168), UAE (144), Saudi Arabia (569), Qatar (32), Kuwait (34), Bahrain (11*), Oman (25*), Lebanon (45), Jordan (191), Egypt (466),Morocco (239), Algeria (178), Tunisia (41)
• 77% of respondents feel that their potential workplace should promote team-building and fun activities; this expectation is lower among respondents in Lebanon (66%).
5 5 5 3 39 12
7 4 5 8 7 75 6 5
3 6
18
96 5
5 6 5
13 8 1313 12
9
12
18
13 13 13 1510
1924 18
1618
36
16
33
2317
21 15 29
57 58 5966 62
27
60
33
5460
54 5749
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain* Oman* Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
*Data for Bahrain and Oman on small base
Potential workplace - Should promote the use of advanced technology
All figures are %’s
Q. Please indicate to what extent you feel that the following attributes should exist at your potential workplace. My potential workplace….
Base: Total (2,168), UAE (144), Saudi Arabia (569), Qatar (32), Kuwait (34), Bahrain (11*), Oman (25*), Lebanon (45), Jordan (191), Egypt (466),Morocco (239), Algeria (178), Tunisia (41)
• 83% feel their potential workplace should promote the use of advanced technology.
4 1 49 9 8
2 4 4 6 7 54 6 4
3
6
18
2 3 46 3 2
96 8 16
18
42
10 8
1410 12
16 20 14 9
12
9
1636 18
15
16
12
32
68 67 71 72
5664
72
5866 70
57
69
49
Total UAE SaudiArabia
Qatar Kuwait Bahrain* Oman* Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco Algeria Tunisia
Not at all 2 3 4 To a large extent
*Data for Bahrain and Oman on small base
DEMOGRAPHICS
Section 3
Respondent Profile
Age
• 18-24 – 9%
• 25-34 – 56%
• 35-44 – 25%
• 45+ – 10%
Nationality group
• Gulf – 15%
• Levant – 16%
• North African – 51%
• Westerner – 0%
• Asian – 10%
• Other – 5%
Main income earner
• Yes – 72%
• No – 28%
Gender
• Male – 79%
• Female – 21%
1
1
2
2
2
3
6
7
8
9
24
26
Bahrain
Oman
Tunisia
Lebanon
Qatar
Kuwait
Morocco
Algeria
Jordan
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Country of residence
All figures are %’s
Base: Total (3,879)
5
1
2
2
4
4
9
14
18
20
21
Other
Private sector - Family-owned…
Not-for-profit/ Non-governmental…
Private sector- Family-owned…
Semi-government/Quasi-…
Private sector - Self-owned company
Private sector - Other
Public or government sector
Private sector - Small or medium…
Private sector - Multinational…
Private sector - Large local company
Sector
Respondent Profile
1
17
12
49
10
11
Elementary school
Secondary school
Vocational college education (e.g. to…
University first degree (e.g. BA, BSc,…
University higher degree (e.g. MSc,…
Professional higher education (e.g. to…
Education
All figures are %’s
Base: Total (3,879)
7
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
11
3
Real Estate/ Construction/ Property…
Education/ Academia
Engineering/ Design
Manufacturing
Commerce/ Trade/ Retail
Advertising/ Marketing/ Public Relations
Healthcare/ Medical services
IT/ Internet/ E-commerce
Hospitality/ Recreation/ Entertainment
Banking/ Finance
Human Resources
Consumer Goods/ FMCG
Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals
Automotive
Business Consultancy/ Business…
Electricity/ Power Generation/ Water
Telecommunications
Government/ Civil service
Transport/ Travel
Domestic Services
Other private sector
Other public sector
Industry
Other: 10%
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