Implementation challenges include serving GCC-based clients, not knowing plans of other UAE firms, and accommodating Friday prayers for Muslim employees.
An overwhelming majority of the UAE private sector companies plan to shift immediately to the new Monday-to-Friday working week adopted by the UAE government, according to the latest survey conducted by the Middle East online recruitment firm, GulfTalent.
The research, which was conducted between 27-29 December, asked top management of local and multinational companies in the UAE about their plans regarding their working week. Overall 80% of respondents reported planning to follow the public sector in shifting to a Monday-to-Friday week from the start of January 2022. This consisted of 68% who will work five full working days, and 12% who are adopting a four-and-a-half day working week, with Friday being a half-day.
By contrast, only 8% of companies mentioned that they had decided to maintain their current Sunday-to-Thursday week. The remaining 12% reported being undecided and still reviewing their decision.
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