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Cooperation in labor and employment are discussed by Serbia and Uzbekistan
The further development of bilateral relations and new avenues of cooperation in the field of labor and employment were the subjects of the meeting between Serbia’s Minister of Labour, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs, Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Oybek Shakhadinov.
The Serbian Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs said that Serbia and Uzbekistan share common values: respect for traditions, the preservation of national identity, and a commitment to strengthening families and society.
Also, significant economic growth of the both countries creates opportunities to exchange best practices and jointly advance labor and labor-migration policies.
The sides have an intention to sign a technical protocol between the national employment services ant to practically implement agreed measures.
The countries want to develop a sustainable, fair and mutually beneficial model of labor migration, supporting economic development and protecting the interests of domestic labor markets.
Notably, Memorandum of Understanding on labor migration signed by the President of Serbia during his recent visit to Uzbekistan. Due to this document, the competent institutions of the two states got the foundation for stable, systematic and long-term cooperation.
Moreover, Đurđević Stamenkovski received an invitation to visit Uzbekistan in March next year from ambassador Shakhadinov.
The minister appreciated this gesture, and the signing of a technical protocol that will elevate Serbia–Uzbekistan cooperation to a new, more concrete level might be the result of this visit.
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Read moreMinimum wage in Kazakhstan will be reevaluated in 2027-2028
As Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Serik Zhumangarin, said at a government meeting, the Government of Kazakhstan is investigating the possibility of raising the minimum wage in 2027–2028.
According to Zhumangarin, they expect real income growth for the population to attain an average minimum of 2–3 percent annually from 2026 to 2028.
Also, targeted employment support programs help this income growth, especially in the regions with low economic activity.
Other measures of managing inflation should be limiting withdrawals from the National Fund and tightening oversight on public expenditure. Strict adherence to budgetary regulations will be involved in this strategy. The government’s fiscal plan projects a decrease of the budget deficit to 0.9 percent of GDP by 2028. They also expect the non-oil deficit to decline to 2.7 percent of GDP. The current aim is not to let national debt levels surpass 26 percent of GDP.
Kazakhstan’s government will set minimum wage at 85,000 tenge (approximately $163 at the current exchange rate) as of January 1, 2024.
Also, the National Bank of Kazakhstan provided the official exchange rate as of November 19, 2025, stating that 1 USD equals 521.01 KZT.
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Read moreWhat Salary Do Ukrainians Consider Acceptable: Survey Results for 2025
Nearly 20% of Ukrainians are currently unemployed and actively seeking new jobs. A study conducted by the “OLX Work” platform shows that the most popular desired salary range among Ukrainians is between 20,000 and 30,000 hryvnias — this amount was mentioned by 31% of respondents. Expected Income Levels and Employment According to the survey, 30% […]
Read moreSerbia and Uzbekistan discuss cooperation in labor and employment
Serbia’s Minister of Labour, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs, Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski, held a meeting today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Oybek Shakhadinov, to discuss the further development of bilateral relations and new avenues of cooperation in the field of labor and employment. Đurđević Stamenkovski emphasized that Serbia views Uzbekistan as a […]
Read moreKazakhstan set to reevaluate minimum wage in 2027-2028
The Government of Kazakhstan plans to consider the possibility of increasing the minimum wage in 2027–2028, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Serik Zhumangarin, said at a government meeting, Trend reports via the Kazakh government. Zhumangarin indicated that, from 2026 to 2028, real income growth for the population is projected to average a […]
Read moreGeorgia’s labor market: unemployment down but workforce participation also falls
The National Statistics Office (Geostat) reports that Georgia’s unemployment rate declined in the third quarter of 2025, even as fewer people participated in the labor force. The unemployment rate dropped by 0.5 percentage points year-on-year, reaching 13.3%. Despite the improvement in unemployment, overall labor force participation also slipped. In Q3 2025, the share of the […]
Read moreOne document instead of two: the government plans to simplify employment rules for foreigners
Ukraine is planning to introduce a single permit that simultaneously grants the right to live and work in the country. The new draft law should significantly simplify procedures for foreigners and employers. Learn more about the planned changes in the field of employment of foreigners The Ukrainian government has agreed on a draft law to […]
Read moreYoung people choose blue-collar professions, while AI changes labor market and puts office jobs at risk
Kazakhstan’s labor market is undergoing a gradual transformation due to Artificial intelligence. It means that blue-collar professions’ stability and resilience against AI disruption make them increasingly popular with Generation Z, while office and administrative roles encounter higher automation risks.
Employment trends also face a strong AI impact.
As the country’s center for human resource development reports, it is possible to automate approximately 13% of work tasks in Kazakhstan or around one million jobs in the long term. The most vulnerable ones are office support and administrative positions, where AI can potentially perform up to 45% of tasks. Opposingly, such sectors as construction, machine operation, electrical work, and transport are among the least affected. As Inbusiness reported on Nov. 13, automation can affect less than 2% of tasks there.
According to Kazakh Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, AI typically transforms job functions rather than eliminates them. Due to that, employees can focus on complex creative tasks and enhance productivity.
Blue-collar work becomes popular with generation Z.
Young workers’ preference for skilled trades has become a noticeable trend. The first reason is that they perceive these roles as more secure in the context of automation. The second one is higher returns on vocational training. Meeting steady market demand is the third reason.
This trend is also confirmed by international research. Forbes reports that 37% of Generation Z are already working or planning to work in skilled trades. According to the New York Post, 42% of Generation Z are pursuing blue-collar jobs, including those with a college degree. Low starting salaries in office jobs and the desire to avoid student debt made them do it.
Nevertheless, there is a gradual automation in Kazakhstan.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection reports that wage and cost considerations slow down automation in Kazakhstan in comparison with high-income countries. Finance, telecommunications, transportation, and digital services will be among the most affected sectors. At the same time, such initiatives as the Atlas of New Professions and Competencies, including roles in robotics, digital ethics, and advanced technologies, support new professions.
So, the county takes support measures.
According to Kazakh legislation, employers must notify career centers of planned layoffs at least one month in advance. If automation affects workers, they receive state support in form of vocational retraining, employment promotion programs, and social benefits. As the ministry underlines, the government is committed to promote proactive employment policies. They hope that flexible learning, career guidance, and individualized retraining will help citizens adapt to new realities of the labour market.
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Read moreIncreasing the minimum wage: disastrous for many companies, insufficient for workers
The extraordinary increase in the minimum wage at the end of September made the workers happy, but it gave many employers a headache. Some companies even cited it as one of the reasons for closing. Small businesses and those at the beginning of their business have an additional problem Minimum labor cost in Serbia, it […]
Read moreAI Reshapes Labor Market: Office Jobs at Risk, Blue-Collar Professions Gain Appeal Among Youth
Artificial intelligence is gradually transforming Kazakhstan’s labor market. While office and administrative roles face higher automation risks, blue-collar professions are increasingly attractive to Generation Z for their stability and resilience against AI disruption. AI impact and employment trends According to the country’s center for human resource development, approximately 13% of work tasks in Kazakhstan or […]
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