Workforce in the Middle East is ambitious, enthusiastic about change, embracing AI and upskilling, says new PwC report

Workforce in the Middle East is ambitious, enthusiastic about change, embracing AI and upskilling, says new PwC report

Upskilling must become integral to boardroom discussions as companies navigate the rapid transformations and diversification driven by digitisation and decarbonisation It is essential for companies to recognise the emergence of a new generation, Gen Z, and their expectations on flexible working, purpose and autonomy in the workforce Dubai, United Arab Emirates:– PwC Middle East released the 2023 Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, which outlines the attitudes and behaviours of 1,563 Middle Eastern respondents from KSA, UAE, Egypt and Qatar as part of their global Workforce Hopes and Fears survey of 54,000 individuals in 46 countries. For the fourth year in a row, the PwC Middle East Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey is capturing the sentiments of the workforce across the Middle East. This edition examines the attitudes, mindsets and challenges faced by a workforce that is enthusiastic about embracing digitisation and reducing carbon emissions in the wider region, while also in sync with the region’s collective vision of building a sustainable future and the need for economic diversification. As per the findings of the 2023 PwC Middle East Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, three key themes come to light: Individuals must enhance and refine their skills to thrive in their