Jordan – Jordanians are keen to work in all sectors and professions, provided working conditions are decent, citing on-time payment of wages, reimbursement for overtime, predictable and sustainable working hours, skill-based production methods and recognition of effort as factors that influence their willingness or eagerness to work, a recent study by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) concluded.The study “A challenging market becomes more challenging: Jordanian workers, migrant workers and refugees in the Jordanian labour market”, found difficult job conditions prevalent among refugees and guest workers, including late payment, non-payment for overtime, long and unpredictable working hours and reliance on low-productivity production methods, make it harder for Jordanians to compete . the study also found that employers and workers share the same goals, although they express them differently, workers emphasize their desire for a job to gain skills and reward them for their efforts by moving to higher positions, getting higher wages, and appreciating for any work they can do. Employers, on the other hand, want workers to take their work seriously and not to leave work once another employer offers them a slightly higher wage. In other words, the parties want a long-term commitment and a productivity focus that leads to higher profits and wages alike. Interviews with female Jordanians and family members showed additional challenges related to working conditions, and the time spent at work and personal safety were among the most prominent concerns. The respondents noted that while other women were important in the workplace, they did not consider gender segregation as a priority. The study said that the entry of Syrians into the Jordanian labour market has exacerbated a situation that is particularly challenging. The labor market now includes three categories of workers: Jordanian, migrants and refugees.
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