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Recruiting Trends Block One [2025]

CAN ORGANISATIONS OVERCOME SKILL SHORTAGES IN A COMPETITIVE MARKET?

The labour market across the Gulf region is set to gain further momentum in 2025. Both employers and professionals are seeking change. Employers are looking to hire skilled professionals to overcome skill shortages and meet key business initiatives, while professionals are looking for new and rewarding opportunities.

 

Recruiting Trends Block Two [2025]

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of organisations increased their headcount in 2024

0

of professionals plan to change organisation in 2025

Recruiting Trends Block Three [2025]

The types of roles organisations are recruiting for in 2025

78% Permanent employees

 

21% Contractors / Freelancers / Temporary Workers

 

14% We are not planning to recruit

 

Top 3 changes professionals are planning to make to their career path in 2025

67% Change organisation

 

2% Become a contractor

 

31% None of the above

 

Recruiting Trends Block Four [2025]

EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IS SET TO RISE

Employee turnover is set to surge in 2025, with a staggering proportion of professionals planning to change organisation. In a skill short market for experienced professionals, competition among organisations will be heightened. How organisations choose to position themselves as an employer of choice will be crucial for successful talent attraction strategies.

The extent organisations experienced skill shortages in 2024

14% Extreme skill shortages

47% Moderate skill shortages

25% Minor skill shortages

14% No skill shortages

Top 3 HR investment focus areas for 2025

39% Employee retention

38% Employee recruitment

36% Adapting organisational structures

Recruiting Trends Block Five [2025]

STRATEGIC BENEFITS FOR IMPROVED EMPLOYEE RETENTION AND ATTRACTION

Employers and professionals continue to align in the importance of workplace benefit packages. Yet a significant number of professionals say they do not currently receive any non-monetary benefits. Employers who want to remain competitive will benefit from evaluating the benefits that they offer to employees in 2025 and beyond.

Top 3 factors to help employers attract and retain staff

69% Benefits package

47% Career development initiatives

43% Good work atmosphere

*aside from salary

Top 3 most important factors to professionals when considering a new role

64% Benefits package

49% Career development initiatives

40% Good work atmosphere

*aside from salary

Professionals that say they currently receive non-monetary benefits

Yes
No
27%
73%

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