The global financial crisis has already begun changing the labor market. Layoffs have started in Moscow, and 28 percent of Russians expect them in the next 2 to 3 months. Those most at risk are bank and finance employees, as well as PR specialists, managers, real estate agents, traders, and brokers. According to forecasts, the peak of layoffs may come in February next year.
The global financial crisis has also affected the labor market, and layoffs at companies have already begun.In October, according to official data, the situation on the labor market remained calm. The Ministry of Health and Social Development stated that unemployment at the beginning of October stood at 5.3% of the economically active population, which is the lowest figure in the past 13 years.
November statistics, however, may be different.
According to surveys by the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion, 28% of Russians expect layoffs at work in the next 2-3 months.
In Moscow, layoffs have already begun.
There is a high risk of being laid off for workers in the banking sector and for those involved in financial matters in general, namely specialists in handling borrowers' documents, loan processing specialists, securities analysts, and mutual fund specialists.
The reason, unfortunately, is obvious: a sharp decline in the number of borrowers.
Layoffs are also taking place among PR staff, managers, real estate agents, traders, and brokers.
At industrial enterprises, investment programs are being cut by 10-15%, which cannot but affect workers.
The peak of layoffs, according to forecasts, will come in February next year.