The UAE has high employee engagement compared to the global average. That’s according to a new report by office design firm, Steelcase, which studied data from more than 12,000 workers globally. The UAE ranked third from 17 countries, with one in five respondents saying they’re highly engaged and satisfied. But speaking to the Business Breakfast, Gavin Philips, Workplace Consultant for Steelcase, says more needs to be done, starting with the office environment…
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