There is a shortage of applicants in the Russian labor market, they write “News”.
The situation is unusual, according to the portal, because in the fourth quarter of 2022 there was an average of 2.5 open positions for every unemployed Russian. This is the highest figure since 2005.
According to analysts, several factors may have contributed to this. First, this is the lifting of restrictions related to COVID-19. Secondly, the withdrawal of some brands from the market and the replacement of them by new companies may play a role.
“Large foreign companies that have ceased operations in Russia have offered impressive compensations to dismissed workers in the range of 6-12 annual salaries. Therefore, many decided not to rush to get a job, having a “safety pillow”, the article says.
While import substitution is driving demand for new staff, many job seekers are reportedly still targeting office jobs.
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