lasting third month, a full -scale war brought the economy of Ukraine to a critical state. Although the country regularly receives generous tranches from international economic structures, most of the money allocated goes to military needs.
Three citizens left Ukraine throughout the war, but despite this, unemployment continues to be one of the main problems in the country.
The demand for work is much exceeds the proposal. In April, open vacancies in Ukraine were 20 times less than in the pre -war period. At the same time, even with existing employees, employers are forced to worsen the conditions of cooperation.
According to a survey conducted by the GRC.ua personnel portal, the vast majority of companies (78 percent) have taken unpopular measures against their employees.
“The quarter of the respondents did not pay wages. Employees were fired or reduced to 16.5% of companies, 10% were sent on vacation at their own expense. A quarter of the respondents, if they work, receive incomplete payment of wages. Most of the respondents answered, they answered, that they were reduced by wages by more than 30 percent, ”the study says.
In this case, the cost of life, on the contrary, is gradually growing. According to the State Statistics Service, inflation in March in annual terms increased to 13.7 percent. However, the prices for the food group of goods jumped even more.
In particular, the prices for sunflower oil and sugar in annual terms increased by 22 and 19 percent, respectively. Prices for butter increased by 21 percent, bread by 20 percent, meat by 15 percent and pasta by 16 percent. At the same time, vegetables have risen by more than 52 percent. According to experts, rising food prices and other goods and services will continue.