People Profession 2021: United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia survey report
This year's report explores the impact of COVID-19 on people professionals' work in 2021
This year's report explores the impact of COVID-19 on people professionals' work in 2021
Our annual snapshot of the people profession provides an up-to-date, evidence-based picture of practitioners’ experiences and challenges over the last year. This year, it explores the seismic changes in the workplace caused by COVID-19, but also people professionals' contribution to their organisations, their career progression and values they place on their work.
The report provides an annual benchmark for the people profession, combined with a year-on-year overview.
The survey was conducted online with YouGov during May and June 2021. We surveyed people professionals in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
By taking the pulse of the profession annually, we can make sure we're providing you with the right tools and resources to not only thrive through change – but to shape it.
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