ACCA Talent Trends survey reveals accountancy talent crunch in the Middle East

ACCA Talent Trends survey reveals accountancy talent crunch in the Middle East

- The world of work has gone through the biggest transformation for over a generation and a new era has begun: in the Middle East, 57% expect to move roles in the next 12 months, inflation is fuelling wage demands, concerns over burnout are growing, and the adoption of hybrid working has some way to go.

UAE: In one of the largest ever studies across the accountancy profession, ACCA’s (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) new annual Global Talent Trends Survey 2023 provides a unique and vital view of how people feel about their life at work.

Over 8,000 professional accountants from across the globe including the Middle East were asked about the concerns they held around work in the future as well as aspirations for their careers. The survey also assessed key workplace issues such as employee engagement, wellbeing, and attitudes to technology adoption.

Our research highlights a talent crunch for employers as they struggle to retain staff with big career mobility ambitions and an eye on their next role. In the Middle East, 57% expect to move to their next roles in the next 12 months, and a further 28% over the next two years.

Meanwhile, the biggest worry for employees is