UAE jobs: Is work-from-home here to stay?

UAE jobs: Is work-from-home here to stay?

HR experts say organisations may require developing new policies for their success apart from technological advancements

Published: Sat 7 Jan 2023, 6:00 AM

The future of hybrid working models will depend on various factors such as technological advancements, changes in the job market and economy, and, going forward, will require new policies. HR professionals in the UAE underline that remodelling the 9am to 5pm work pattern is imperative in changing times.

However, they also emphasise, citing a recent Gartner survey, that 76 per cent of HR leaders worldwide now believe that hybrid work also sometimes undermines employees' sense of belonging to the company's culture.

According to an earlier Poly's research, while organisations have the right technology and office design in place, most still need to implement a culture that will complement the amenities, as it takes a lot of work and intentionality.

Aws Ismail, General Manager, Marc Ellis, says, "The shift towards hybrid working models could lead to a decrease in the amount of desk space needed in an office setting. However, it is important to note that a hybrid culture's success depends on various factors, including the ability of the organisation to effectively support remote work, the preferences and needs of individual employees, and