A new survey shows that professionals in Kuwait feel confident about the future of work in the country. The survey also revealed that Technology/computer skills (92%), strategic vision (92%) and creative thinking (91%) are the top skill expected to be more important in the next 10 years.
The survey titled, ‘Future of Work in the MENA 2023’ aimed to gain insights into the views of professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, on the changing landscape of work and the skills required for success in the next 10 years.
The survey was conducted by Bayt.com, the leading online job-site in the Middle East, in partnership with YouGov, a leader in market research.
Results from the survey on Kuwait revealed that the outlook among professionals in the country was predominantly optimistic, with 82 percent expressing confidence in their future success, and showcasing a strong belief in their skills and adaptability to the evolving job market. Only 14 percent of the respondents were apprehensive about what the future holds.
The results also showed that while time management (94%), job-specific skills (93%) and communication (92%) were the top skills considered important today, more than half the respondents (52%) believe that in 10 years from now, both technical and soft skills will be equally important.
“The findings reflect the positive outlook of the workforce and highlight the importance of both technical and soft skills in the future,” said Director of Human Resources at Bayt.com, Ola Haddad. The importance placed on both technical and soft skills highlights the need for a well-rounded skill set in the future workforce, emphasizing the value of interpersonal abilities alongside technical expertise.
When hiring candidates, previous job experience (92%) and cultural fit (84%) are considered the most important factors today. Interestingly, previous job experience (90%) continues to be the top factor that will be needed much more than it is needed right now in the future. Respondents also believe that in the future, the demand for data analysts (78%), business operations managers (73%) and software engineers (71%) is likely to increase.
