UAE’s restless talent seeking packages that go beyond salary as majority look to change jobs, Zurich survey finds

UAE’s restless talent seeking packages that go beyond salary as majority look to change jobs, Zurich survey finds

- 52% of employers report facing a talent shortage, according to survey conducted with YouGov

- Employers must act now to create compelling benefits offerings that will attract and more importantly retain top talent

Dubai, UAE: The talent landscape in the United Arab Emirates is increasingly competitive, resulting in employers needing to do more to attract and retain skilled workers, according to Zurich’s survey Powering the future of work; attracting and retaining talent in a competitive global landscape, launched today.

With the aim of establishing what the future of work will look like in the UAE, Zurich International Life in the Middle East (Zurich) commissioned the survey by market research agency YouGov targeted at employers and employees to uncover the state of talent, employee benefits and the extent to which companies are demonstrating social leadership.

The survey reveals that employees are demanding benefits that go beyond remuneration and reveals that more than three-quarters of employees in the UAE (76%) have changed jobs in the past year or are considering doing so in the next 12 months, with those aged between 25-34 most likely to switch organizations. The main drivers for changing organizations include seeking a better salary package (55%), better employee benefits (44%) and