Organisations speed up flexible working plans

Organisations speed up flexible working plans

Organisations across the UAE are accelerating this shift towards more flexible models of working, as a result of greater demand for remote working by employees.

Publicis Sapient's latest research revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered expectations of employers and reshaped the future of work. Workers will look for new roles that enable flexible work schedules and work from home options, and companies will need to adapt to attract the best talent.

The research found that 73 per cent of UAE respondents said that they can work remotely, higher than any other country surveyed, and that five per cent want to work from home every day. In addition, the research also found that 50 per cent of employees in the UAE said that the fear of contracting Covid-19 is their main concern when returning to the office, and the availability of a Covid-19 vaccine would make 51 per cent of those in the UAE more comfortable in doing so.

Also, 54 per cent of employees think companies can do more to make remote working a better experience by providing wellness services. Interestingly, the survey found that only 12 per cent