Category: Ukraine
Countries Are Shortening the Workweek: What Are the Prospects for Ukraine?
On July 5, Danylo Hetmantsev, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy, said in an interview with the Novyny.Live channel that he does not rule out the possibility of introducing a four-day workweek in Ukraine as an optional and experimental model for businesses. Meanwhile, on June 30, Poland launched a […]
Read moreThe State Employment Center named 10 rare professions in Ukraine
Among the professions that can be considered rare in Ukraine are regent, undertaker, and speech and language therapist. This was reported to a journalist of UNN in response to a request to the State Employment Center. The State Employment Service has examples where employers seeking to fill rather rare vacancies turn to us for assistance. […]
Read moreA New Policy for the Labour Market: Ukraine Presents the Vision of the Employment Strategy 2030
On July 3, 2025, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine hosted a public discussion on the first results of developing the Employment Strategy 2030. The actionable framework is intended to serve as a practical tool for economic development by helping reduce unemployment, expand access to decent jobs, and increase labour market flexibility. Main goal is […]
Read moreWar cost Ukraine 40% of its labor force
Ukraine has lost roughly 40% of its working-age population after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, according to a report by the Social Policy Ministry on July 2. Daria Marchak, First Deputy Minister of Social Policy, noted that about 1.7 million Ukrainians who were working before the war are now abroad—more than 10% of the country’s […]
Read moreItaly to help Ukraine rebuild its labor market
During the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome, Ukraine and Italy agreed on closer cooperation in the field of labor market development. The corresponding memorandum was signed by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of Italy. The document was signed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]
Read moreMoney transfers to Ukraine down 15.4% to $3.5 bln since start of 2025 – NBU
The volume of money transfers to Ukraine in January-May 2025 decreased by 15.4% to $3.5 billion, including a 18.7% decrease in transfers of net labor remuneration and 11.2% decrease in private transfers, Ukrainian media reported with reference to the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) balance of payments. In May alone, the volume of private money […]
Read moreIn Germany, after the formation of a new coalition, conditions for refugees from Ukraine may change
In Germany, following the formation of a new coalition, serious changes are in store for Ukrainians with temporary protection. There are plans to gradually phase out the current status, tighten controls, reduce payments for new arrivals and tighten integration and employment requirements. Find out how the new rules will affect Ukrainian refugees and what you […]
Read moreForeign countries are actively launching programs to support businesses that are investing in Ukraine, but the labor market scares investors.
Foreign countries are actively launching programs to support businesses that are investing in Ukraine, but the labor market scares investors. Foreign governments are already starting to build institutional support for companies planning to enter Ukraine to participate in its reconstruction. Poland has introduced a special credit program to help with Ukraine’s reconstruction, offering over $67M […]
Read moreNew rules for the employment of Ukrainian citizens in Poland. What is important to know?
Working in Poland remains highly accessible for Ukrainians, especially under the special law. The main thing is to keep an eye on notifications from employers and not be afraid to ask about this during the recruitment process. However, new rules for employing foreigners came into force in the country on 1 June. Find out what […]
Read moreUkrainian refugee labour market access shows no impact on local employment outcomes in Czechia
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine sparked Europe’s largest refugee crisis since WWII. Unlike past waves of migrants, Ukrainian refugees gained immediate labour market access through the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive, offering a unique policy test. This column finds that the resulting labour force increase had no economically meaningful impact on employment, unemployment, or inactivity rates […]
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