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The Labor Market of Ukraine in Wartime: Challenges and Development Guidelines
Petrova I. L., Shchetinina L. V., Rudakova S. H., Vasylenko A. O.

Petrova, Iryna L. et al. (2025) “The Labor Market of Ukraine in Wartime: Challenges and Development Guidelines.” Business Inform 7:257–265.
https://doi.org/10.32983/2222-4459-2025-7-257-265

Section: Labour economics and social policy

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Abstract:
The article analyzes the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine on the labor market and economic situation. It discusses the main socioeconomic consequences of the wartime, including a decline in employment levels, a decrease in economic potential, a shortage of jobs, and mass emigration of the working-age population. The issues of structural asymmetry in the labor market are examined, particularly identifying the imbalance in the demand and supply of labor by professions and sectors, which significantly complicates employment processes in certain regions of the country. The asymmetry coefficient, which characterizes the imbalance in the demand and supply of labor by profession, is 0.49. This indicates a high level of imbalance in the labor market. The asymmetry coefficient by economic activity amounted to 2.39, which indicates a critical level of imbalance in the labor market that requires active intervention from the government to stabilize the situation. The necessity of researching labor market trends through both statistical analysis and representative surveys has been established. The sociological survey conducted by the Razumkov Centre’s sociological service enables a deeper analysis of the imbalance. The results of the study indicate significant challenges in Ukraine’s labor market that require comprehensive solutions, including retraining programs, attracting young specialists, supporting older workers, and encouraging the return of labor migrants. Another perspective on analyzing Ukraine’s labor market is identifying and interpreting the discrepancies between employees’ expectations and the actual conditions offered by employers. The need for new managerial approaches to regulate the labor market in wartime conditions is being analyzed. The article emphasizes the need to develop flexible forms of work, encourage businesses to create jobs in regions affected by the war, and support people with disabilities and older individuals. It is also emphasized the importance of the return of labor migrants to the country by creating favorable conditions for their employment. The authors note that a comprehensive State policy is needed to overcome the negative effects of the war on the labor market, which includes retraining of workers and the development of digital and flexible forms of employment.

Keywords: labor market, consequences of war, asymmetries in the labor market, State employment policy, wages.

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Petrova Iryna L. – Doctor of Sciences (Economics), Professor, Head of the Department, Department of Marketing and Behavioral Economics, University of Economics and Law «KROK» (30-32 Tabirna Str., Kyiv, 03113, Ukraine)
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Shchetinina Liudmyla V. – Candidate of Sciences (Economics), Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Socio-Economics and Personnel Management, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (54/1 Beresteiskyi Ave., Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine)
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Rudakova Svitlana H. – Candidate of Sciences (Engineering), Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Socio-Economics and Personnel Management, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (54/1 Beresteiskyi Ave., Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine)
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Vasylenko Andriy O. – Senior Lecturer, Department of Socioeconomics and Human Resources Management, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (54/1 Beresteiskyi Ave., Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine)
Email: [email protected]

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