well as a general observation, in any part of the world, companies making good profit and ROI, do not go for strict cost curtailement or control measures. These terms are effective once a company either go thorugh financial loss, or come as corporate directive.

 

Gulf as i have observed still nt considering this idea both in the term of finances and in terms of headcount. in next 5-years this will lead to problem as causing dissatisfaction in the emplyess for nt getting proper career growth plus local talent will b in line to get career jobs....plus overheads will become one critical issue.