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Salary remains the key factor for job selection
Salary continues to be the most important factor for job selection in Serbia, with 66% of people citing it as the decisive criterion, according to research conducted by Infostud during the Regional Employment Fair. However, good interpersonal relationships remain highly significant, as 61% of respondents identified them as essential when choosing an employer. The third […]
Read moreKazakhstan, Guinea-Bissau eliminate visa requirements for diplomatic and service passport holders
Kazakhstan and Guinea-Bissau have signed an agreement to exempt holders of diplomatic and service passports from visa requirements, Trend reports. The agreement was signed during talks in an expanded format, involving official delegations from both countries, led by the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló. During the talks, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev […]
Read moreGeostat: Average monthly salaries in Georgia increase by 10.9%
The National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) reported that the average monthly nominal salaries in Georgia increased by 10.9%, reaching GEL 2,054. Highest Earnings by Sector: Information and Communication – GEL 3,976 (increased by 0.5%) Construction – GEL 3,198 (increased by 5.4%) Financial and Insurance Activities – GEL 3,186 (increased by 13.5%) Professional, Scientific, and […]
Read moreThe Foreigners’ Portal in Serbia issued 34,146 Residence and Work Permits
The Serbian government reports that 34,146 applications for a Unified Permit for Temporary Residence and Work (a biometric document in the form of a card) for foreign nationals have been approved since the launch of the Foreigners’ Portal on 1 February this year as of 30 November (3,635 unified permits in November alone).
According to the Office for IT and eGovernment of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, it is possible to apply for the Unified Permit electronically through the Foreigners’ Portal, either by the foreign national or by their employer on their behalf.
A Type C visa, which allows for a stay of up to 90 days and is issued for tourism, business, or other travel, allowing for single, double, or multiple entries into Serbia, or a Type D visa, which allows for a stay of 90 to 180 days and is issued for reasons such as employment, education, family reunification, and similar purposes, can be applied for through the Foreigners’ Portal.
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Read moreAccording to IOM report, unemployment among recently displaced Ukrainians attains 24 Per Cent
A new report detailing the profound impact of nearly three years of war on the employment, mobility, and labour market dynamics in Ukraine was released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
It shows a higher unemployment rate (24%) among people recently displaced within Ukraine, compared to those displaced for one year or more (13%).
Alessia Schiavon, IOM Ukraine Chief of Mission highlights this disparity and the importance of targeted support of newly displaced individuals in rebuilding of their livelihoods and their future lives.
According to the report, a higher rate of unemployment (15%, compared to a national average of 11%) was recorded among working-age IDPs, as well as a higher proportion of unemployed job seekers (61%) compared to returning migrants and non-displaced individuals.
In spite of the massive decline in labour supply in the country due to the forced international migration of more than 6.7 million people, the employment rate among working-age respondents (18-60 years old) stands at 67 per cent (six percentage points lower than prior to February 2022).
The lack of local job opportunities and low wages are the most significant challenges that job seekers face in Ukraine. The low salaries and payment delays, prevalent in the public sector such as education and healthcare, have a disproportionately strong impact on the women working in these institutions.
Ongoing livelihood needs of millions of Ukrainians are also in the spotlight of the report. Nearly 5,000 people were provided with grants for micro-enterprises, vocational training, and livelihoods by IOM from January to October 2024. Totally half a million people got a direct assistance from the Organization.
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Read moreUnemployment Among Recently Displaced Ukrainians Reaches 24 Per Cent, IOM Report Shows
As Ukraine marks a thousand days since the start of the full-scale invasion, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has released a new report detailing the profound impact of nearly three years of war on the employment, mobility, and labour market dynamics in the country. According to the report, people who had been recently displaced […]
Read more34,146 Residence and Work Permits Issued via the Foreigners’ Portal in Serbia
Since the launch of the Foreigners’ Portal on 1 February this year, a total of 34,146 applications for a Unified Permit for Temporary Residence and Work for foreign nationals in Serbia have been approved as of 30 November, according to the Serbian government. In November alone, 3,635 unified permits were issued. The Unified Permit for […]
Read moreKazakhstan Faces Doubling of Construction Industry Labor Shortage by 2030
Kazakhstan’s construction sector is grappling with a significant labor shortage, with approximately 111,000 positions currently unfilled. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov warned at a recent government meeting that this figure is expected to double by 2030, forecasting a deficit of over 200,000 skilled workers in the industry. Bektenov highlighted that the most affected roles include plasterers, […]
Read moreUzbekistan and Kazakhstan discussed cooperation in employment sector
Ra’no Turdieva, Deputy Minister of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan, met with Askar Biakhmetov, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation between the two ministries in the areas of employment, professional training, and labor inspections. As a result of the meeting, the parties […]
Read moreGalt & Taggart forecasts unemployment to drop to 13.8%
Unemployment will decrease to 13.8% in 2024, from 16.4% in 2023, – according to the report published by Galt&Taggart. As of the document, unemployment rate stood at 13.8% in 3Q24 The unemployment rate reduced by 1.8ppts y/y to 13.8% in 3Q24, though it saw a slight increase from 13.7% in 2Q24. During this period, the […]
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