People 1st HR Leader Crisis Response Survey – Middle East
72% of HR and Global Mobility leaders surveyed admitted their organization does not have a fully developed crisis mobility or employee evacuation framework in place
Only 1 in 3 organizations reported having clear real-time visibility of internationally mobile employees during a regional crisis situation
Senior leaders identified compliance exposure, employee safety and fragmented decision-making as the three biggest risks when responding to sudden regional instability
People 1st has released the findings from its latest HR Leader Crisis Response Survey, exploring how organisations across the Middle East are navigating workforce challenges linked to the current regional situation.
The report provides insight into how HR and People leaders are approaching employee safety, workforce mobility, wellbeing, compensation, policy decision-making, business continuity, and support for employees and their dependents during periods of uncertainty and disruption.
The findings highlight key priorities, emerging concerns, operational challenges, and strategic focus areas shaping workforce and people decisions across the region.
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