Category: Ukraine
Tractor drivers, mechanics and welders among Ukraine’s most wanted workers, survey find
Skilled blue-collar workers remain in the highest demand among Ukrainian employersBlue-collar jobs remain the most in-demand among employers in Ukraine, according to a labor market survey conducted jointly by Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, the State Employment Service of Ukraine, and the Federation of Employers of Ukraine. Most souLinkght-after professions for hiring: → Tractor operator in agricultural […]
Read moreUkraine launches bold labor overhaul to jumpstart economy
Kyiv is developing an employment strategy to boost Ukraine’s economic growth by reducing unemployment, ensuring job equality, and enhancing market flexibility, the Economy Ministry announced on May 5. Key focuses of the strategy include creating new jobs through small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social entrepreneurship, providing professional training according to market demands, offering flexible […]
Read moreUkraine has a severe labor force shortage, prompting employers to seek help from pensioners.
The personnel shortage is particularly acute in the capital, where there are 75,000 open vacancies, yet only 3,000 registered unemployed individuals, as stated by Yulia Zhovtyak, Director of the State Employment Service. She noted that the situation is similar in other regions; in the Lviv region, there are 5,000 available candidates for 24,000 vacancies. The […]
Read moreAzerbaijan, Ukraine enhance cooperation in social security and rehabilitation
Anar Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population, met with Yuriy Gusev, Ukraine’s ambassador to the country. During the meeting, Anar Aliyev underscored the bilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan and Ukraine based on friendly relations. He hailed the successful cooperation between the two countries in the fields of labour, employment, social protection, and […]
Read moreThe number of employers hiring Ukrainians in Poland has decreased: details
In 2025, the share of employers hiring Ukrainians in Poland decreased significantly. Find out what trends are observed in the labor market, where Ukrainians work most often, their salaries, and who are the new competitors The Polish labor market demonstrates changes in the dynamics of employment of Ukrainians. According to the latest survey by the […]
Read moreGeorgia reduced visa-free travel for Ukrainians: new rules
Georgia has changed the rules of visa-free stay for Ukrainian citizens, reducing the period from three years to one. Find out who is affected by these changes, how they will affect Ukrainians in the country, and what to do for those planning a long-term stay or legalization. On April 3, 2025, the Prime Minister of […]
Read moreNorwegian Minister of Labor: More than 30% of Ukrainian refugees are already employed
About 30% of Ukrainians who have found refuge in Norway are already employed. The adaptation program helps them learn the language and culture for successful integration. Norway continues to successfully integrate Ukrainian refugees into the labor market. Currently, about 30% of Ukrainians staying in the country are already employed. This was stated by the Minister […]
Read moreUnemployment Shrank to 14.3% in 2024, Labor Shortages Remain High
Ukraine’s labor shortage remains high due to mobilization and migration, although one in seven Ukrainians was unemployed in 2024. One in seven Ukrainians was unemployed in 2024 according to a report by the Ukrainian Centre for Economic Strategy (CES). Unemployment in Ukraine shrank by just over three percentage points in 2024 to 14.3%, down from […]
Read moreThe Ukrainian labor market has recovered to 93% of its pre-war level.
Three years after the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine’s labor market stands at 93% of the pre-war level, according to a study by human resources portal Work.ua. In February 2025, employers posted 98,736 vacancies, a 4% increase from January. The number of vacancies grew most noticeably in Zhytomyr (+7%), as well as in the Kirovohrad, Rivne, […]
Read moreLabor market in Ukraine. Who are employers looking for?
The Ukrainian labor market will focus on attracting youth, women, veterans, and people with disabilities According to Maria Abdullina, head of the ‘Work’ direction at one of the recruitment portals, in the Ukrainian labor market in 2025, the greatest attention will be paid to candidates with flexible skills and the ability to learn and adapt […]
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