UAE: Nearly 60% of Emiratis consider job title most important when seeking new roles, reveals salary guide

UAE: Nearly 60% of Emiratis consider job title most important when seeking new roles, reveals salary guide

It also showed that candidates are looking for a more transparent research process, with 90 per cent of respondents preferring visibility on salary range

Published: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11:03 AM Last updated: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11:11 AM

Job title, salary and location of the work are some of the most important factors Emiratis look at when picking a job. This has been revealed by the 2023 Emiratisation Salary Guide and Hiring Insights, released by recruitment firm Michael Page, that highlight findings relating to salary benchmarks and outlook of job applicants on key topics like job application, candidate experience, and ideal job scenarios.

Guidelines effective January 1, 2023, set forth by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) stated that companies with more than 50 employees are required to ensure that 2 per cent of their employees are Emirati. This will be increased to 4 per cent by January 1, 2024. Failure to comply will result in a range of financial and legal penalties. Companies that already exceed the mandated Emiratisation quota can expect financial discounts to help sustain growth.

Findings by the 2023 Emiratisation Salary Guide reveal that among Emirati talent that is actively seeking recruitment, almost six in ten or