AseanMercer spot poll reports provide you with insights on trending topics in the UAE, KSA and Egypt. Get the latest updates on how macro-economic factors are influencing compensation and benefits in these markets.
2018 Middle East Housing and Schooling Policies
July 2018
Participation from over 60 Multinational and large local companies
- Industries: Technology, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods and Energy
- Presents data on actual Housing Allowance maximums across the GCC, by employee group
- Examines Housing Policy components such as;
- Frequency of Payment
- Coverage of Local Nationals
- Differentiation due to marital status or family size
- Contributions to additional living costs (furniture, utilities)
- Coverage of moving expenses
- Presents data on actual Schooling Allowance maximums across the GCC, Jordan and Lebanon, by employee group
- Examines Schooling Policy components such as:
- Reimbursement Terms
- Restrictions – number of children, selected schools
- Coverage of Local Nationals
- Contributions to additional costs (transport, uniforms, books)
- Industry cuts available, comparing to the general market
Price: General Market Report: USD 750
- Technology Industry cut vs. General Market: USD 1000
- Life Sciences Industry cut vs. General Market: USD 1000
- Energy Industry cut vs. General Market: USD 1000
- Consumer Goods Industry cut vs. General Market: USD 1000
2018 Middle East & Africa Currency Payment Types
May 2018
Participation from 15 companies
- Industries: Energy
- Countries covered: Algeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Iraq, Libya, Morocco
- Types of currency payments made by companies: Hard currency vs. local currency vs. mix of currencies
- Currency paid to different type of contracts: Local nationals, Expats on local contracts, Expats on international assignment
- Currency used for different payment elements: base salary, allowances, benefits
Price: USD 500
2018 Middle East Energy Industry Spotlight Report
April 2018
Participation from 20 companies
- Industries: Energy
- Industry’s economic outlook
- HR outlook including; Digitalization & Automation, Turnover and Hiring intentions, Employee Engagement, HR Structures, Attraction & Retention
- Compensation Planning 2018 across the Middle East markets
Price: USD 500
2018 Medical Plans Egypt
April 2018
Participation from 49 companies
- Industries: All Industry
- Data presented by employee categories – Top Management, Management, Professional, Staff, Direct Labor
- Medical Plan: eligibility, coverage, plan funding, premiums, upgrades
- Plan Benefits: annual plan limits, outpatient limits, co-payments
- Maternity: availability and entitlements
- Medical check-up benefits: availability, eligibility
- Insurance companies
- Benchmark Hospitals
Price: USD 500
Saudi Arabia Cost of Living Spot Poll
February 2018
Participation from 111 multinational local companies operating in Saudi Arabia
- Private sector companies
- COL increases provided in KSA due to the recent price increases
- Allowances and increase amounts that were applied
- Duration of increases –temporary or permanent
- Future intentions and considerations of companies planning to increase
Price: USD 250 Participant Price; USD 500 Non-Participant Price
UAE Additional Redundancy Payments Spot Poll
February 2018
Participation from 53 multinational companies
- Industries: Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Technology and Energy
- Data presented by industry where available
- Enhanced End of Service Benefits above statutory requirements
- Additional Severance Payments in addition to End of Service Benefits:
Mechanics and Calculations
Components
Capping
Additional Benefits Covered and Duration
Price: USD 500
Egypt Inflation and Salary Increases Spot Poll
January 2018
Participation from 46 multinational companies
- Industries: Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Technology and Energy
- Hard currency vs local currency payrolls
- 2017 Salary Increases
- 2017 Additional Salary Adjustments
- 2017 Additional lump sum payments
- Car/Transport Allowances increases
- 2018 Salary Increases Projections
- Data presented by industry where available
Price: USD 500