Ukrainian society is variably prepared for difficult decisions for peace, which directly affects the situation with personnel after the war. The most vulnerable groups, in particular military personnel and people living without stable basic conditions, are already in a state of constant decision-making. At the same time, part of the working population with preserved jobs and incomes is postponing these issues. This is reported by the All-Ukrainian Association of International Employment Companies.
Vasyl Voskoboinik, the president of the All-Ukrainian Association of International Employment Companies and head of the NGO Migration Policy Office, stated this during the information marathon.
Ukraine's labor market after the war is in a critical state
According to Voskoboinik, there is not a single industry in Ukraine without a shortage of personnel. The lack of labor is noted among both highly qualified specialists and physical labor workers.
The biggest problems are observed in the following fields:
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construction;
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communal services;
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agriculture;
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logistics;
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education;
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medicine.
The situation has been worsened by the prolonged departure of Ukrainians abroad. It is estimated that up to 6 million citizens are in EU countries, destabilizing the internal labor market. In Kyiv, according to the State Employment Center, there are about 24 vacancies per job seeker.
The shortage of workers as the main challenge of recovery
The labor shortage is already leading to economic consequences: enterprises are not operating at full capacity, production volumes and tax revenues are decreasing, and pressure on the state budget is increasing. In the frontline regions, the problems are exacerbated by infrastructure destruction and limited opportunities for work.
Additional factors include mobilization processes. Approximately 2 million men of conscription age are unaccounted for and essentially absent from the labor market. Even after the war ends, rapid reintegration of these individuals into the economy is unlikely.
The expert also noted the communal sphere. The shortage of plumbers, electricians, welders, and locksmiths is systemic and related to long-term neglect of working professions.
"Our recovery plans without a sufficient number of workers are nothing more than drawings in the sand," Voskoboinik emphasized.
It is worth noting that the Ministry of Development, together with the World Bank, presented a study titled "On the Road to Recovery: Overcoming the Labor Shortage in Ukraine's Transport Sector".