HR Readiness in the Middle East 2026 

How Are Employers Responding to Geopolitical Uncertainty?

From remote working policies and workforce mobility to employee wellbeing, evacuation planning, and crisis response measures, HR leaders across the region are being forced to make critical decisions in real time.

Mercer’s HR Readiness Spot Poll – Second Edition provides a real-time snapshot of how leading organizations across the Middle East are responding to today’s evolving geopolitical climate. Based on insights from 199 organizations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq, this report helps HR leaders benchmark their readiness strategies against the market.