According to a study by Work.ua, the Ukrainian labour market in August 2024 recorded the largest number of vacancies since the full-scale Russian invasion, reports Komersant ukrainskyi
. Thus, during the last month of summer, 115,482 job offers appeared on the website, which is 3% more than in July. Such a surge in employer activity indicates a significant revival of the labour market and business preparations for the autumn season.
Regional changes: Kharkiv region returns to the top five
Positive changes have affected almost all regions of Ukraine. In particular, Kharkiv region, which had not been among the top five in terms of the number of vacancies for two months, has regained its position by increasing the number of offers by 4%. In general, the growth of vacancies among the leading regions was also observed in Kyiv (3%), Lviv (7%) and Odesa (3%).
However, Dnipropetrovska oblast, which is also among the top five, recorded a slight decline, which distinguishes it from other regions.
Meanwhile, among other regions, Zakarpattia, Zhytomyr, Rivne and Vinnytsia regions showed an increase of 8-10%.
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Market segments: educators and creative professionals are in the highest demand
In August, a significant increase in vacancies was recorded in the field of education and creative professions. Thus, the number of offers for teachers increased by 27%, and for cultural professionals – by 23%. In particular, employers were more actively looking for teachers of mathematics (58% by July), English (29%) and German (24%).
There was also an increase in the number of vacancies in the hotel and restaurant business (7%), healthcare (6%), and service and manufacturing (4%).
Decreased demand for remote work and difficulties in finding employees in service industries
There were fewer offers of remote work in August, which may indicate the reluctance of employers to adapt to the demand for flexible working conditions. At the same time, sectors that used to actively hire staff, such as the hospitality industry, faced difficulties in finding workers.
Wages are rising, but competition is not equal everywhere
The average salary in the labour market increased by 2.4% to UAH 21,500. The largest increase in salaries was observed in the transport sector (5% by July), up to UAH 30,000. This is likely due to low competition among job seekers in this sector. Salaries also increased in telecommunications (4%), finance (3%) and healthcare (2%).
The highest average salaries in August were paid to endodontists (UAH 55,000), international drivers (UAH 50,000), and media producers (UAH 45,000).