LinkedIn:UAE workforce maintains post-pandemic confidence as 77%3 consider job switch in 2023

New research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has revealed signs of confidence amongst the UAE workforce as they show resilience to the persisting global economic uncertainty. Although hiring has slowed down by 10.1% during the month of December 2022 in comparison to the same month in 2021, LinkedIn’s survey has shown that 74%1 of UAE professionals are confident in securing a new role, with just 10%2 saying that they lack this confidence. Interestingly, the same percentage (74%1) say they are confident to push for promotions and new opportunities, and almost 7 in 10 feel they have the confidence to push for a pay raise. Despite the increase in confidence to grow in their current role, 77%3 of professionals are considering changing their job in 2023. The top three reasons for considering the switch are higher pay (37%), better work-life balance (34%), and the respondents feeling confident in their abilities to land better roles (31%). Flexibility is a key driver for career moves The survey observes that while many workers feel more confident in their career prospects, concerns about job security and a preference for remote work options remain prevalent. 72% of workers surveyed said that, if offered a
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