UAE businesses are gearing up for a hiring spree in 2025, driven by growth and increased clarity following elections in the US and India. A recent report by Robert Half revealed that 65% of business leaders plan to increase their workforce in the coming year: stems from the belief that the global economic landscape is stabilizing after a period of political and economic uncertainty.
While hiring has become easier compared to the previous year, companies are facing challenges in finding candidates with the right skills. To address this, many are focusing on retaining their existing talent, as stated by the Khaleej Times.
The report also highlighted that employee expectations are on the rise as they are actively seeking new job opportunities due to the ‘increasing cost of living’. To attract and retain top talent, businesses will need to offer competitive salaries and benefits going forward.
The Robert Half study report further stated that the UAE continues to grapple with high inflation – as 75% of respondents indicated that negotiating a salary increase has become more difficult compared to the previous year.
