Saudi flexible-work contracts reached 358,440

Saudi flexible-work contracts reached 358,440

Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) said that the total number of work contracts documented through the flexible-work platform (mrn.sa) has reached 358,440. The online platform documents flexible-work contracts between employees and employers. The platform offers hourly-based employment and does not require employers to pay end-of-service benefits. The ministry said in a statement that the most employed professions under the flexible-work contracts were identified as general salesman, groceries seller, technical services consultant, food service supervisor, and administrative assistant. The activities that benefited very much from the flexible-work system included general construction of buildings, logistics services, engineering consulting activities, retail and wholesale, building maintenance services, operation of canteens and cafeterias, exchange centers, design and programming. The ministry noted that the flexible-work program is in line with the requirements of the labor market, and it aims to enable employers to manage and activate human resources in a more efficient and flexible manner. It pointed out that the most benefiting activities include the sectors of trade, retail sale, hospitality, restaurants and cafes. All age groups of Saudis stipulated in the Saudi Labor Law can benefit from the program, particularly male and female secondary school