85% UAE companies saw increase in productivity after shift to hybrid work amid Covid

85% UAE companies saw increase in productivity after shift to hybrid work amid Covid

69 per cent of UAE employers believe they will lose new and existing employees if they don’t adapt

Published: Sat 26 Mar 2022, 8:36 AM

Majority of UAE employers believe that they will lose new and existing employees if they don’t figure out hybrid work options.

That’s according to Poly Research’s latest report examining how organizations are responding to employees’ demand for ideal workspaces.

Shifting to hybrid work helped 85 per cent of surveyed companies increase productivity.

The new Poly study, Recruit, Retain and Grow, analyses work policies, culture, and wellness through the lens of over 2,500 global business decision-makers.

Post-pandemic attitudes and expectations highlighted in the research show that workers are visiting the office three days per week, with Wednesday being the most popular day.

Deepa Sud, CEO, Plum Jobs – Dubai based HR advisory, executive search and business transformation consultancy says, “as hybrid working is becoming more permanent for many organizations, they are having to adapt their style of management in leading teams, managing performance and productivity, and developing people. Companies are investing in technology to allow their employees to stay productive and deliver the outputs required.”

“We are seeing a shift in salaries for many hybrid roles – organizations are beginning to slow down salary