Great Place to Work® Middle East Celebrates the 2021 Best Workplaces for Women in the GCC™ List

Great Place to Work assesses the holistic experience of women in the workplace to determine the organizations that provide inclusive environments where gender parity is paramount, and that support equitable access to opportunities regardless of gender.

Through our analysis of women employees’ feedback across all industries throughout the region, we are witnessing unwavering support from leaders to ensure employees are heard and cared for and we showcase their efforts on our Best Workplaces™ Lists.

A recent study by Great Place to Work® Middle East, covering the GCC region, showed that 28% of females hold leadership positions. The number is expected to increase over the upcoming years with women leaders advancing in their careers as equal opportunities result in talent optimization.

Fair treatment across all levels of the organization is currently an ongoing concern for both females and males that organizations are constantly seeking to resolve. Notably, female individual contributors and executives are less likely to say they receive fair treatment regardless of gender than their male counterparts.

To overcome this, particularly for women, organizations are trying to get a better understanding of how women are feeling at all levels in their organization by:

• Listening to women by incentivizing employee growth
• Being accessible
• Overcoming gender gaps by establishing clear expectations.

Topping the lists for this year by prioritizing inclusivity and equal opportunities for women across all levels in the organization are DHL Express, The ONE, and Century Financial in the large, medium, and small size categories, respectively.