83 of UAE employees are ready to quit: Study

Date

1/5/2016 8:36:27 PM

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

According to a recent 'Career Development in the Middle East and North Africa' poll conducted by Bayt.coma lack of career development prospects can radically make or break employee engagement.

On one hand career development is of utmost importance to professionals in the MENA - even if it meansrebooting their whole lives or taking their careers in a totally different direction.In the UAE 85% of respondents say that career development is "very important".In parallel 40% are prepared to move to another country to develop their career while another 57% are willing to change sectors completely.

On the other handthe results also show that in the eyes of MENA employees companies' HR departments are not doing enough to provide them with the career development opportunities - including promotions adequate appraisal performance systems role enhancements mentoring programs and advanced training seminars - that they need to ensure professional growth.

All in all the analysis reveals that these gaps and inefficiencies are the reasons why certain employers are struggling to retain top talent.

The study found that whilea total of 57% of UAE job holders want to attain higher-level positions overone third (35%) have never had a promotion in their current company.Another major takeaway from the survey is that 33% strongly think that there is equal opportunity for advancement at their company; likewise 32% strongly claim that job promotions are awarded fairly and without bias.

Based on the survey results50% of UAE working professionals are satisfied with their supervisor's efforts to identify their strengths and weaknesses;27% however are "very dissatisfied".

"Today employees in the UAE are - understandably - eager to craft solid career trajectories and advance their professional development" said Suhail Masri VP of Sales Bayt.com. "Unfortunately however as evidenced by the survey results many of them feel that their company is failing when it comes to equipping them with the well-rounded tools blended learning approach and tailored training needed to ensure their career growth and progression. And this leaves employees feeling stifled in their jobs - which in turn affects their loyalty morale and performance."

"Only about 3 in 10 current employees strongly believe that there is equal opportunity for advancement at the company" said Elissavet Vraka YouGov. "Companies in the Middle East can stand to benefit from creating transparent systems where employees feel confident about their career development."

Data for the Bayt.com 'Career Development in the Middle East and North Africa' poll was collected online in October 2015 with3359respondents covering 13 countries in the MENA region.

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