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Tuesday, May 13
Ukrainian employers have pinpointed the most sought-after professions and voiced concerns regarding job seekers’ unrealistic salary expectations.

Ukrainian employers have pinpointed the most sought-after professions and voiced concerns regarding job seekers’ unrealistic salary expectations. A labor market study reveals that the most in-demand roles largely consist of blue-collar specialties. The top professions listed include agricultural tractor driver, mechanic-repairman, electric and ...

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Wednesday, May 7
In response to structural challenges in the labor market, demographic changes, and the consequences of war, Ukraine is developing an employment strategy.

In response to structural challenges in the labor market, demographic changes, and the consequences of war, Ukraine is developing an employment strategy. The main goal of the initiative is to promote economic development by reducing unemployment, ensure equal access to quality jobs, and create a flexible, inclusive employment system. It is predicted th...

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Tuesday, April 29
Ukrainian businesses created over 22,000 jobs last year and raised salaries by 23%.

Ukrainian businesses created over 22,000 jobs last year and raised salaries by 23%. Large businesses with revenues of over ₴1B ($24M) increased the number of full-time employees by 22,200 in 2024, according to the results of a labor market study. It is noted that these enterprises em...

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Friday, March 21
Every seventh Ukrainian is unemployed.

Every seventh Ukrainian is unemployed. According to 2024’s results, Ukraine’s average unemployment rate decreased to 14.3%. In 2023 the unemployment rate was 17.4%, in 2022 – 18.5%, the Center for Economic Strategy notes. ̶...

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Tuesday, March 11
The Ukrainian labor market has recovered to 93% of its pre-war level.

The Ukrainian labor market has recovered to 93% of its pre-war level. Three years after the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine’s labor market stands at 93% of the pre-war level, according to a study by human resources portal Work.ua. In February 2025, employers ...

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Monday, February 24
Which industries in Ukraine are experiencing the most severe personnel shortages?

Which industries in Ukraine are experiencing the most severe personnel shortages? In 2024, the largest worker shortfall in Ukraine occurred in the education sector, where around 25,000 experts were needed, according to the State Employment Service. In second place is the manufactur...

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Wednesday, January 29
In 2025, which professionals will be in demand in the Ukrainian labor market?

In 2025, which professionals will be in demand in the Ukrainian labor market? Labor analysts predict that the demand for builders and various types of skilled workers (locksmiths, mechanics, electricians, etc.) will remain high in 2025 as the shortage of personnel in production...

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Wednesday, January 15
Ukraine will face a shortfall of more than 500,000 workers.

Ukraine will face a shortfall of more than 500,000 workers. In 2025, the state may face a shortage of more than half a million qualified workers. The lack of qualified personnel is already significantly affecting wage dynamics, which in the context of GDP grow...

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Tuesday, November 12
There are 14 million people of working age left in Ukraine, almost 42,000 are unemployed, and an acute shortage of personnel is pushing up salaries.

There are 14 million people of working age left in Ukraine, almost 42,000 are unemployed, and an acute shortage of personnel is pushing up salaries. After the start of the full-scale war and mass emigration in Ukraine, the working population decreased from 18 to 14 million people, said economist and member of the Economic Discussion Club, Oleg Pen...

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Friday, November 8
Ukraine needs 4.5 million additional workers for GDP growth, while eight million people are economically inactive.

Ukraine needs 4.5 million additional workers for GDP growth, while eight million people are economically inactive. According to a study by the International Labor Organization, Ukraine needs 8.6 million additional workers to enable GDP growth. At the same time, according to the Ministry of Economy, Ukraine only ne...

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Tuesday, October 15
The shortage of new workers in Ukraine will reach 5-10 million people by 2030: Experts advise how to overcome this challenge.

The shortage of new workers in Ukraine will reach 5-10 million people by 2030: Experts advise how to overcome this challenge. According to the director of the USAID mission in Ukraine, Theodora Dell, human resources can be gathered from the country’s own potential. “Currently, the employment rate in Ukraine is 52...

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Monday, September 9
The situation in the Ukrainian labor market increases business costs and the price dynamics for goods and services.

The situation in the Ukrainian labor market increases business costs and the price dynamics for goods and services. According to the September review by the National Bank of Ukraine, the improvement of Ukraine’s energy situation in August contributed to an increase in demand for labor and the number of employees. I...

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Tuesday, August 13
Unemployment is increasing in Ukraine, and job seeker activity remains consistently low.

Unemployment is increasing in Ukraine, and job seeker activity remains consistently low. The number of new vacancies in the employment market during July practically did not change and remained at about 90% of the average level in 2021, according to data from the Center for Economic Strat...

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Tuesday, August 6
Ukraine’s labor market is stagnating, forcing companies in several sectors to plan layoffs.

Ukraine’s labor market is stagnating, forcing companies in several sectors to plan layoffs. Most employers in the main economic sectors do not plan to increase vacancies dramatically and lay off workers. However, some companies are going to adjust their personnel. They plan to fire employees...

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Friday, August 2
Ministry of Economy: The average salary in Ukraine has increased to ₴19,553.

Ministry of Economy: The average salary in Ukraine has increased to ₴19,553. Employers in Ukraine are raising wages for employees to retain and attract new highly qualified personnel amidst a shortage of labor resources, the Ministry of Economy reports. According to a state an...

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Tuesday, July 23
Ukraine needs an additional 4.5 million workers for its GDP to grow by 7%.

Ukraine needs an additional 4.5 million workers for its GDP to grow by 7%. The demographic situation in Ukraine, particularly the availability of labor resources, is one of the most critical factors that is currently affecting the economy today and will affect the dynamics o...

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Tuesday, June 18
Ukraine is already attracting migrants for construction jobs; the country’s working population has decreased by 40%.

Ukraine is already attracting migrants for construction jobs; the country’s working population has decreased by 40%. There is a severe shortage of workers in the Ukrainian construction industry, with the deficit reaching 30-40%, which is why Ukrainian companies are starting to attract migrants for work. It is report...

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Thursday, May 16
In 2024, Ukraine registered a record number of industrial parks.

In 2024, Ukraine registered a record number of industrial parks. The government registered nine new parks in the first quarter of 2024, equal to the number registered in all of 2022 and exceeding 2021’s figure for 2021, when seven parks were registered. In addition...

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Tuesday, April 9
Unemployment in Ukraine is at a record low, and the labor market is experiencing an acute shortage of personnel.

Unemployment in Ukraine is at a record low, and the labor market is experiencing an acute shortage of personnel. Unemployment in Ukraine has fallen to its lowest level since the full-scale invasion. In March 2024, the unemployment rate in Ukraine was 13.7%. At the same time, the number of new vacancies on the ma...

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Tuesday, March 26
How has the war transformed the labor market in Ukraine?

How has the war transformed the labor market in Ukraine? During 2023, employers informed employment centers about 329,000 vacancies. The structure of these vacancies is as follows: 18% of vacancies – at processing industry enterprises 16% – in w...

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Friday, March 22
Only 8% of employers plan to expand their staff, large businesses need the most workers.

Only 8% of employers plan to expand their staff, large businesses need the most workers. Most Ukrainian enterprises do not intend to increase their staff numbers in 2024; only 8% will hire additional employees, and only 2% indicated they are confident in implementing their plans. In 2023,...

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Friday, March 8
Because of the war, the shadow labor market in Ukraine has grown to four million people, and the number of new vacancies exceeds pre-war figures.

Because of the war, the shadow labor market in Ukraine has grown to four million people, and the number of new vacancies exceeds pre-war figures. Over the past year and a half, approximately 1.5 million workers have left Ukraine’s official labor market due to the required military registration, so the state needs to find a middle ground regardi...

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Thursday, February 29
Since the beginning of the war, the labor market in Ukraine has recovered by 93%, and the average salary has increased by 30%.

Since the beginning of the war, the labor market in Ukraine has recovered by 93%, and the average salary has increased by 30%. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the labor market has recovered by 93% in terms of vacancies. Work.ua research shows that Ukrainians prefer to work remotely. At the same time, after the sta...

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Wednesday, February 21
Ukraine’s largest retail chains face a personnel crisis due to the war.

Ukraine’s largest retail chains face a personnel crisis due to the war. According to Forbes, there is a significant shortage of men to work at ATB, Auchan, and Comfy stores. The main obstacle is that these positions are usually filled by draft-age men. Among the reasons f...

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Tuesday, January 9
The number of new vacancies in Ukraine has reached pre-war levels.

The number of new vacancies in Ukraine has reached pre-war levels. Searches by both employers and job seekers in Ukraine eased in December 2023. This is a typical situation for the end of the year, according to the January Macroeconomic and Monetary Review of the NBU...

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Friday, January 5
Several key economic sectors in Ukraine expect to reduce the number of employees.

Several key economic sectors in Ukraine expect to reduce the number of employees. According to NBU data, industrial enterprises are predicting a deterioration in the results of their economic activity for the second month in a row. The reasons for this are a decrease in the volume ...

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Thursday, November 16
The demand for imports can create 600 processing enterprises in Ukraine with a production capacity of $90B.

The demand for imports can create 600 processing enterprises in Ukraine with a production capacity of $90B. According to Parliament Member Dmytro Kysylevsky, the volume of raw materials and the demand for goods in Ukraine make it reasonable to create approximately 600 processing enterprises in Ukraine. The ...

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Monday, November 13
Businesses continue to develope in Ukraine despite the second year of a full-scale war.

Businesses continue to develope in Ukraine despite the second year of a full-scale war. In 2024-2025, the Nestlé company in Ukraine plans to employ and take on internships for 630 people as part of the Nestlé Needs YOUth youth program. Nestlé will employ 320 people under 30, and another ...

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Thursday, November 9
A shortage of workers forces employers to invest in wages.

A shortage of workers forces employers to invest in wages. The number of job vacancies in Ukraine’s labor market has exceeded 100,000 for three months. This corresponds to the number of registered unemployed of 108,000. In October, businesses tried to c...

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Monday, October 30
Several industries in Ukraine are already experiencing a labor shortage.

Several industries in Ukraine are already experiencing a labor shortage. On average, two candidates apply for each job vacancy in Ukraine, compared with nine applicants per opening one year ago. There has been more work, and the labor market has become more active, the Sta...

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Friday, July 21
Since the war began, 15% of Ukrainians have been unemployed, according to survey data from the Razumkov Center.

Since the war began, 15% of Ukrainians have been unemployed, according to survey data from the Razumkov Center. The study shows that 77% of currently unemployed Ukrainians were not working before the war, and another 5% retired after it began. 10.4% of the currently unemployed lost their jobs after February 24,...

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Monday, July 10
Demand for labor in Ukraine stimulates wage growth.

Demand for labor in Ukraine stimulates wage growth. In the July Macroeconomic and Monetary Review by the National Bank of Ukraine, an increase in employment vacancies indicates an increase in the demand for labor. This is partly due to a seasonal pick-...

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Monday, June 12
The Ukrainian labor market is recovering, and competition for workers is growing.

The Ukrainian labor market is recovering, and competition for workers is growing. Companies posted 90,023 vacancies in May, which is 9% higher than in April, according to Work.ua analysis. The vacancy increase is observed mainly in the front-line regions and the west of Ukraine. Th...

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Thursday, June 8
The growing labor shortage in Ukraine has stopped the fall in wages.

The growing labor shortage in Ukraine has stopped the fall in wages. As of June 2023, the real wages of Ukrainians in the private sector have stopped decreasing due to increased competition for employees. According to the June Macroeconomic and Monetary Review from the...

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Tuesday, March 21
Fewer unemployed Ukrainians officially register their status.

Fewer unemployed Ukrainians officially register their status. Ukraine’s official unemployment level has more than halved over the past year. Only 61,600 citizens receive government assistance, according to data from the National Bank. In February 2023, the numbe...

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Tuesday, March 7
In Ukraine, job vacancies are increasing.

In Ukraine, job vacancies are increasing. A year after the beginning of the war, Ukraine’s labor market has stabilized, vacancies are increasing, and those looking for work in Ukraine are decreasing. At the beginning of the year, a record num...

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Tuesday, January 10
The Ukrainian labor market has started recovering, mainly in the western regions.

The Ukrainian labor market has started recovering, mainly in the western regions. According to a Work.ua study, the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation created a significant crisis in Ukraine’s labor market. Before the war, employers placed more than 100,000 vacancies on ...

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Thursday, July 28
39% of Ukrainians have lost their jobs because of the war.

39% of Ukrainians have lost their jobs because of the war. The number of people who lost their jobs due to the war has begun to increase again, as shown by a survey from the Rating sociological group. In June the percentage was 35%, and in July this increased...

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