Bayt.com: Earning extra income and learning new skills top two motivators for Middle East freelancer

Part-time work is becoming more attractive to job seekers and employers alike. For employers, the need for specialized skills and expertise is met by hiring freelancers with the skills that meet their immediate requirements rather than a full-time professional. This is cost-effective for the employers and it provides freelancers with the lucrative possibility of diversifying and increasing their income.

Freelancing provides professionals with the flexibility of working remotely, taking care of their families and pursuing other life interest among other benefits.

To gain insights about freelancing and part-time work in the MENA region, download Bayt.com’s latest poll on the subject.

Key findings:

• Earning extra income and learning new skills are the top two motivators for Middle East freelancers
• Top skills for freelancers are time management and the ability to market their skills
• A large number of MENA professionals (59%) think they would be more productive if their schedules were more flexible

Data for the Part-Time Work Poll 2019 was collected online from July 31, 2019, to October 13, 2019. Results are based on a sample of 7,869 respondents from the following countries: UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and others.

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