Quick pick: What is the role of HR in MENA?

Published December 22nd, 2015 - 11:05 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

What is the role of HR in the Middle East? Are they doing their job appropriately? Are employees satisfied with their performance? This is exactly what is being explored through this infographic.

A company’s HR practices greatly impact employees’ performance, job satisfaction and engagement levels. Today, a jobholder’s workplace behavior is strongly dictated by the very policies, procedures, and goals that stem from the HR division.

In today’s market, a strong HR division in a company would ultimately lead to better profitability.

Key Highlights:

– 66% of professionals in the MENA feel that their HR department effectively promotes employee wellness.

– 73% say that there is alignment between their company’s HR department and the company’s business vision.

– 43% brand their organization’s HR function as ‘average’ or in need of improvements.

– 46% of interviewees say that their company’s HR division is sufficiently breeding and developing leaders.

Data for the Bayt.com ‘The Role of HR in the Middle East and North Africa Workplace’ poll was collected online from October 14 – November 4 2015, with 5,270 respondents covering more than 19 countries in the MENA region.

 

This article originally appeared in Bayt.com.

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