Professional networking site LinkedIn has named Procter & Gamble one of 2015’s top five most-in-demand employers in the Middle East and North Africa, while Unilever is ranked sixth.
Developer Emaar Properties holds the top position, according to LinkedIn’s study, with Shell and Emirates Airline in second and third place. Procter & Gamble occupies the fourth spot, while Etisalat was rated fifth.
“The healthy mix of regionally-headquartered and global firms in the Top 20 list shows the vibrant business environment in the Middle East Organisations in this list are investing in their employer brand, and their strategic approach to staffing denotes an appreciation of social recruiting,” said Ali Matar, head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, MENA. “The presence of these brand names in this list adds significantly to our Economic Graph vision, with multi-market, multi-sector opportunity for professionals on LinkedIn.”