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Owing to massive transformation caused by rapid modernisation and initiatives implemented by the regional authorities for digital transformation , many enterprises are consciously shifting towards these agile work models to address chronic skill shortages .
In McKinsey ’ s 2021 Global Survey , 58 % of the respondents stated that closing the skills gap has become a higher priority since the pandemic began . Narrowing down to the region , PwC ’ s survey found that skill gaps in the region are adversely affecting the growth in 3 out of 4 organisations .
Vikram Malhotra , Managing Director – MENA , Outsized , said : “ Prior to the onset of the pandemic , on one hand , enterprises were struggling to find the right talent to meet their needs , and on the other hand skilled talent found it difficult to find the right opportunities with blue chip clients due to a very fragmented market . At Outsized , we have built the infrastructure to make it possible for skilled talent to meet premium clients in an efficient manner . Clients can easily find top independent talent from the region and beyond , and freelancers and independent consultants can access opportunities with leading organisations in one place . The MENA region is witnessing the dual benefit of local talent getting access to global opportunities and regional organisations getting access to global talent .”
The report also reveals that Outsized ’ s MENA clients were focused on higher skills areas and that the trend of independent consulting and skilled freelancer contracts is increasing with those onboarded often being based abroad . p
In keeping with the worldwide trend , there is a growing demand for specialist skills in the area of digital products and services in the region . As evidenced by Outsized ’ s clients ’ demands , the top desired skill sets in the MENA region for 2022 include :
Vikram Malhotra , Managing Director – MENA , Outsized
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