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According to a survey, workplaces in the UAE continue to have the highest levels of engagement in the Middle East but follow global trends when it comes to "quiet quitting". Quiet quitting is a very real trend. It happens when employees continue to put in the minimum amount of effort just to keep their jobs, but don't really go the extra mile at work. This could mean being frequently absent, not speaking up in meetings and not volunteering for tasks. According to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace 2023 study, 62 percent of UAE employees are “quietly quitting” or not engaged at work. These workers lack motivation and frequently only carry out the minimal requirements of their job descriptions. The survey also revealed that 46 percent of actively disengaged employees in the UAE are actively seeking a new job, only 13 percent of engaged employees saying they are also on a job hunt. The good news is that the UAE job market continues to be strong, with employment opportunities and new visa rule changes to make the country more attractive to talents. According to Gallup, the best solution to the quiet quitting crisis is for managers to have “one meaningful conversation per week with each team member”, with each talk lasting between 15 minutes to 30 minutes. “Managers need to create accountability for individual performance, team collaboration and customer value -- and employees must see how their work contributes to the organization's larger purpose,” according to Gallup. As reported by Gallup, low employee engagement costs the world economy up to $10.3 billion and accounts for 8 percent of the GDP, although the company also said that employees who quietly quit their jobs could be easily motivated once more with improved management. JG/Expat Media
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