ARE UAE FIRMS READY FOR A 'FLEX ECONOMY'?

More employees will want to take greater control over what they do — and when

- BY SARAH JONES Special to Gulf News

've been seeing a real change in how professionals approach their careers.

People still want to take on challenging, meaningful work, but many want to do it in a way that gives them more control over when and how they contribute.

The ‘flex economy’ is no longer just for freelancers or the creative industries. It’s becoming a serious, long-term way of structuring careers and teams. And yet, in legal and professional services, the conversation often still feels tentative.

Redefining work