8 in 10 Saudi women feel they get the support they need from their employers to reach their career aspirations

8 in 10 Saudi women feel they get the support they need from their employers to reach their career aspirations

- 54% of respondents expressed concern that a hybrid working style leads to missing out on key opportunities for career progression

Riyadh, KSA: 9 in 10 women working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia say that the organisations they work in have policies in place to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is according to a study by leading global management consultancy firm Kearney that looks at several factors affecting women in the workplace, including employer support of career ambitions, adoption of hybrid working, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion imperatives set by their organisations.

The Kearney Diversity, Equity and Inclusion survey reveals and 8 in 10 women feel they get the support they need from their employers to reach their career aspirations. Over half (51%) of female employees in the Kingdom see themselves changing sectors or careers in the next 10 years, and 36% indicate that they would like to hold a leadership position. 60% would like their employers to provide them with training in emerging skills and trends like ESG and data analytics to help them grow and support their career ambitions. Almost half (48%) would like employers to provide regular training to upskill in their current career choice.

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