Staff shortage has become a problem for half of Ukrainians

53% of Ukrainians consider the lack of personnel to be a problem, according to a survey by the Razumkov Center. Other labor market problems include mobilization, the outflow of personnel abroad, and the shadowing of economic relations.

According to a sociological survey by the Razumkov Center, 53% of respondents in Ukraine consider the lack of personnel a problem, while 32% did not mention the existence of such a problem, UNN reports .
Compared to 2021, the share of employees decreased from 49% to 41%, and the share of non-workers increased from 37% to 44%
– said Mykhailo Mischenko, Deputy Director of the Razumkov Center’s Sociological Service, during the presentation of the study.
According to the survey, 41.8% of Ukrainians do not intend to look for work. Only 4.5% are willing to work under any conditions, while 16% agree to work only on their own terms. The analysis shows that the main problems of the Ukrainian labor market, in addition to the shortage of personnel, include the mobilization of workers – 73%, the outflow of qualified personnel abroad – 48%, the shadowing of economic relations – 26%, and the gap between the salary expectations of candidates and the financial capabilities of businesses – 22%.
In addition, 19% of respondents reported problems with hiring candidates over 40.
The new mobilization rules have a significant impact on all sectors of the labor market, especially in male-dominated industries. Respondents highlighted key requirements for working conditions, including decent salaries (89%), additional social benefits and perks (24%), and employee reservations (24%). However, 53% of respondents believe that their salary does not reflect the effort and complexity of their work.
According to the survey, 70.9% of employees do not intend to change their jobs, 17.2% want to change their place of work, and 12% are undecided. As for overcoming the shortage of personnel, 53% recommend retraining and redistribution of responsibilities, 52% suggested programs for young professionals and measures to attract Ukrainians from abroad. To stimulate the return of Ukrainians from abroad, 63% support the idea of introducing special incentives and preferences, while 17% are against it.
Mishchenko noted that in the group of people over 60, 91% do not work because of their age, 2.5% say they cannot find a job because of their age, although they want to work, and 4% do not work because of their health. 0.6% of respondents are ready to work until the age of 40-49, 15% until the age of 50-59, and 29% until retirement at the age of 60. In addition, 13% are ready to work until the age of 65, 3% until the age of 70, and 0.6% until the age of 100. 20% indicated that they are unable or unwilling to work, and the same number could not answer.
Information about the survey
These are the results of a sociological survey conducted by the Razumkov Center’s sociological service in early June this year with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Ukraine. The survey was conducted by face-to-face interviews throughout Ukraine, except for those areas where active hostilities are ongoing. 2016 respondents aged 18 and older were interviewed.

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