Bayt.com Survey: Talent Attraction and Retention in the MENA

Multiple factors drive employees’ commitment to their work including the work environment in which they work, opportunities to grow and develop, and their relationships with their companies. It’s important for organizations in the region to continue engaging their talent and seeking their feedback to improve their ability to attract top talent and to drive up their loyalty in 2022 and beyond.

The latest survey from Bayt.com entitled “Talent Attraction and Retention in the MENA” aims to promote understanding of MENA professionals’ motivations and expectations.

Key Findings:

• Salary and compensation (62%), workplace environment (58%) and long-term job security (46%) emerged as the three top drivers of employee attraction.
• Nearly 7 in 10 respondents in the MENA region find an employer attractive if they follow good ethics and practices.
• Nearly 6 in 10 of the working population in MENA are happy at their current workplace.
• About 6 in 10 agree that the company regularly takes feedback from their employees to understand them.
• 60% of respondents look for a friendly company culture and 57% look for companies that engage in corporate social responsibilities.

Data for the Attraction and Retention of Talent in MENA survey was collected online from 17 November to 14 December, 2021. Results are based on a sample of 2,473 respondents from countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Sudan among others.