Regional Overview: GCC 56% 83% 77% of employees have of employees plan to of employees are optimistic or experienced a salary increase change jobs in 2024. very optimistic about future this year. employment opportunities. 43% 67% 62% of employees have some form of companies are of organisations operate on a hybrid working of hybrid work option. planning to increase their workforce in 2024. model. 44% 52% of businesses say that of companies say that employee productivity has fewer working days are increased after introducing beneficial for their a hybrid working option. company. Medical insurance is the most Employers cite current economic crucial benefit that employees conditions as the main factor that consider in the region, followed by would prevent or limit them from air ticket allowances and flexible achieving their goals. working arrangements. Employers continue to favour full- The region’s employee workforce time in-office work, emphasising considers exploring opportunities increased collaboration and with another company as a primary teamwork as the primary drivers. career goal, followed by obtaining a promotion within their organisation. | Halian GCC Market Report and Salary Guide 2024