The number of unemployed Ukrainians grew 7.9% to 118,500 in March, mostly due to the increase in the number of unemployed women for the fourth consecutive month, including by 7,600 to 91.900 last month. Unemployment has also grown among persons younger than 35. It grew by 2,300 to 27,100, Ukrainian media said, citing information from […]
Read more“Black grain” infuriates exporters playing by the rules On the lookout for “ordnance”photograph: getty images Since russia began its invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s economy has shrunk by a quarter. But the ravages of war are not the only reason for the government’s reduced tax take. Businesses are also making use of the chaos to dodge […]
Read moreThe problems in Ukrainian labor market were exacerbated by migration and mobilization. Russia-Ukraine war has significantly reshaped the labor market dynamics, with businesses across the nation grappling with a pronounced shortage of skilled workers. This trend emerges from a detailed studyconducted by the European Business Association in collaboration with Tetyana Pashkina, a noted expert in […]
Read moreThe Georgian government has decided to extend the right of Ukrainian citizens to stay in the country without a visa, Ukrainian media reported, citing a resolution published on the Georgian government’s website. “Ukrainian citizens are entitled to enter Georgia without a visa and stay there for a full period of three years,” the document said. […]
Read moreAs Ukraine aims to mobilize up to 500,000 troops in the third year of war against Russia, it needs six times more workers driving the economy at home to support the troops. “Their salaries are paid by our people, who pay taxes. When we talk about mobilization, we must know that one soldier equals six […]
Read moreUkrainian companies are encountering significant difficulties in recruiting employees, a trend underscored by a decline in job seeker numbers, Ukrainian National Bank (NBU) reported on April 4. Despite an increase in job listings early in 2024, firms are struggling to fill both skilled and unskilled positions, a situation exacerbated by various economic and social factors. […]
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