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Ninety-one percent of UAE professionals surveyed expressed excitement and confidence in their future success, indicating a strong belief in their skills and ability to adapt to the changing job market.
According to the “The Future of Work in the Middle East and North Africa 2023” survey conducted by Bayt.com, the Middle East’s leading job site, in partnership with market researcher YouGov, only 7% of respondents are concerned about what the future holds.
“Bayt.com is committed to understanding the MENA region’s job market and the changing needs of professionals. The results of this survey reflect a positive outlook for the workforce and underscore the importance of future technology and soft skills,” Bayt.com Human Resources resource director Ola Haddad said.
The emphasis on technical and soft skills highlights the need for a well-rounded skill set in the workforce of the future, emphasizing the value of people skills and technical expertise. Time management (98%), teamwork (98%) and communication (97%) are the most important skills today. More than half of respondents (52%) believe that technical and soft skills will be equally important in the next 10 years.
The survey also found that creative thinking (91%), technical/computer skills (88%) and time management (88%) are the top skills expected to be most important 10 years from now. Previous work experience (88%) and resume description and cover letter (83%) are considered the most important factors today when recruiting candidates. Interestingly, previous work experience (80%) is still the most requested factor, much more so than it is now.
More than six in 10 respondents believe that technological factors will play an important role in the changing nature of work, a finding that underscores the need for professionals to stay abreast of emerging technologies and continuously develop their digital skills. In the future, respondents believe that the need for doctors/physicians (71%), department heads (71%) and nurses (70%) is likely to increase.
The study also highlighted the role of technology in the recruitment process, with 91% of recruiters believing that online job sites and professional platforms will become the most popular recruitment platforms. Respondents believe that social and professional networks (54%) and online job boards and career sites (51%) will be the most reliable sources of future job searches. The fact that 65% of respondents believe that online recruitment will greatly facilitate the hiring process compared to traditional methods underscores the need for companies to invest in digital recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent.
“Technology and the job market are constantly changing, and this survey helps us understand the expectations and concerns of professionals in the MENA region. The results suggest that demand for specific skills will continue to grow and employers must adapt to these changes,” YouGov Research Director Zafar Shah said. – trade arab news agency
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