Majority of UAE residents believe they can fulfill job remotely: Survey

Majority of UAE residents believe they can fulfill job remotely: Survey

A comprehensive survey quizzing employees across the United Arab Emirates has found four in five residents believe they can fulfill the requirements of their job by working remotely.

The Michael Page Salary Guide and Hiring Insights 2022 Guide, led by recruitment specialist the Page Group, surveyed employees and employers across the country about the outlook of job applicants on key topics including remote working and relocation, mental health and well-beingand skills and training. They also studied salary benchmarks, in-demand positions, key skills, as well as recommendations to talent and hiring challenges facing the sector.

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Remote working was a new part of the 2022 survey.

When the pandemic struck in early 2020, millions of professionals wondered how they’d cope working from home. Fast forward, and it’s a different story.More than eight out of 10 of the Michael Page candidates polled believed they could fulfill their tasks or responsibilities remotely.

For their part, it seems that employers are increasingly comfortable working with dispersed teams, with 50 percent of respondents reporting a spike in the number of roles advertised with remote work as part of the package.

Questioned as to whether remote work would