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When looking for a job, nearly 7 in 10 respondents say they prefer positions that require teamwork
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78 percent of respondents say that their organizations use team collaboration tools, etc., to facilitate remote working
MENA: A vast majority (94 percent) of the workforce in the MENA region believe it is important to choose candidates based on their ability to work with others when hiring, with 84% saying this principle is ‘extremely important’, according to a Bayt poll.
Bayt.com, the Middle East’s number one job site, conducted the ‘Teamwork in the MENA Workplace Poll’ to showcase the extent of collaboration within organizations across the region.
According to the poll, 78% of MENA respondents say that their company uses team collaboration tools, video conferencing applications, project management software, and cloud storage services to facilitate remote working.
In terms of the impact of remote working on collaboration, only 2% claim that remote working negatively impacts internal communication.
Meanwhile, 81% of employees say they are very or somewhat satisfied with the spirit of teamwork within their companies, while only 10% expressed that they are dissatisfied with the levels of team cohesion within the workplace.
The poll asked the participants what they feel is the most important aspect of a successful team. In total, over half (53%) say transparent communication is the standout factor, while 40% added that transparent communication, equal work distribution, accountability and rewards, and an effective conflict resolution strategy are the collective foundation for a successful team.
Ola Haddad, director of Human Resources at Bayt.com said, “Our Teamwork in the MENA Workplace Poll has provided valuable insights not only into people’s current opinions but also their motivations.”