How to save your job and get a salary raise in UAE

Loyalty is a trait always held in high esteem and employers do honour people who have stuck by them when the economy was bad and businesses were in bad shape.

Experts in the UAE recruitment industry believe that loyal employees in the country are better positioned for growth after the recession phase, and now is the time to reward them. As the job market picks up, many employees who were stuck in a company simply because of the lack of options will be eager to jump off the boat. So, it becomes all the more important to make the loyal ones feel important and compensate them accordingly.

“While many employees will look for greener pastures following the downturn, others will potentially see opportunity emerge with their current employers. Companies value their loyal employees, who often were required to do more with less, working longer hours for the same pay and/or possibly reduced or eliminated bonuses during the downturn.

"These individuals not only became even more valuable to their organisations, but they have expanded their skill sets, often without a commensurate promotion or pay rise. As companies return to growth, it is likely that they will reward these individuals and as positions become available, many organisations will first look internally before extending their recruitment efforts