The dilemma of laid-off workers and job security

Everyone seeking employment hopes to join a good organisation and continue working as long as they develop and gain more experience and advance to a higher position over the years.
However, current circumstances lead some to leave their jobs, change for better ones, or specialise in another field for greater earnings, financial gain and advancement. But some are suddenly laid off from their jobs due to the circumstances of their employers, without having a plan to find work elsewhere. This leads to disruption in their social lives while they also encounter financial and psychological challenges.
In response, the Omani government has allocated job security assistance to those laid off from their jobs, especially those who have been unable to secure another source of income. This eases their burdens, whether in terms of living conditions, family, or finances. However, the question is: To what extent can job security support be earmarked for those laid off? For its part, the government is working to find solutions to this issue by adopting a combination of community job security and effective economic development initiatives, balancing the rights of laid-off workers, on the one hand, while responding to the practical realities of the labour market, on the other.
The advantages of job security are numerous for any individual, especially if they support family members. This creates financial and psychological stability for the employee, providing reassurance with a steady income, which aids long-term financial planning. Furthermore, job security reduces the risks associated with sudden dismissal or job loss, enhancing overall well-being.
As for the negatives associated with the continued provision of job security by relevant institutions, it leads some employees to stagnate in performance, lack innovation and fail to return to their jobs. There are societies around the world with strong and strict laws against dismissing employees, even if they are not suitably qualified. However, there are other societies that terminate employees' employment if they are deemed unqualified, especially in work environments that offer strong job security, such as ours in the country.
In our region, we find a disparity between workers in government institutions and the private sector. Citizens typically benefit from a high level of job security, especially when compared to foreign workers, which can create a gap in rights and protections. In Oman, the government issued the Social Protection Law several years ago via Royal Decree No 52/2023. This law has solved many problems for workers, the elderly and children alike. This has been achieved through the implementation of a social protection system that provides benefits to these different groups and works to improve their conditions. The government pays 60 per cent of the salary of the laid-off person. However, some people believe that this situation cannot continue, as this may push some of the laid-off people to stay in their homes without looking for other work, thus receiving the benefit due to them monthly, which pushes them to depend on others and to stop productive work.
Everyone knows that the conditions of companies, their employees and the issue of layoffs will continue unabated due to their connection to global conditions. This requires relevant authorities to enact the necessary laws to address the crisis of laid-off employees and job seekers. This requires continued expansion of the national economy and the use of funds deposited in sovereign wealth funds to establish more national projects to provide more jobs for citizens and employ those laid off.