Mercer’s Middle East Housing and Schooling Policy Benchmarking Report provides the latest market data in an evolving landscape, helping HR managers benchmark their policies and validate their competitive position.
Regional market data across sectors
Up-to-date benchmarks on housing and schooling allowances across the Middle East, helping companies stay competitive in talent offerings.
Actionable policy insights
Practical recommendations on policy components like payment frequency, coverage, and restrictions, enabling informed decision-making.
Talent attraction and retention
Equips HR managers with the insights needed to align benefits with market standards, improving their ability to attract and retain top talent in a competitive region.
In a competitive talent market, offering attractive housing and schooling benefits can make all the difference. Our report delivers practical recommendations to align your policies with market expectations, enabling you to draw in and keep exceptional talent throughout the Middle East.
What’s included
The full benchmarking report includes:
- Data from different industry sectors – Technology, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods and Energy to name a few
- Presents data on actual Housing Allowance maximums across the GCC, by employee group
- Examines Housing Policy components such as: Frequency of Payment, Coverage of Local Nationals
- Data on actual Schooling Allowance maximums across the GCC, Jordan and Lebanon, by employee group
- Examines Schooling Policy components such as: Reimbursement Terms, Restrictions – number of children, selected schools
Key Benefits
- Make informed policy decisions backed by current market data
- Benchmark your benefits against regional standards
- Enhance your talent attraction and retention strategies
- Stay compliant with regional market trends