Russians Exhibit Unwavering Confidence in Job Security: Survey Indicates Russian Workers believe Job Losses are Unlikely
Headline: Job Security Skyrockets: Top 10 Russian Professions with the Lowest Risk of Firing
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Working Russians have never felt more secure about keeping their jobs. According to a groundbreaking study by job search portal hh.ru, a staggering 78% of working Russians don't worry about losing their job, the highest level ever recorded since 2014. The study shows that only 13% of participants are afraid of losing their job, while another 8% are uncertain.
This surge in confidence is attributed to the high demand for talents, wage growth, and an increasing trend towards employee retention that companies are embracing. In this thriving job market, workers are less anxious about layoffs and are more willing to negotiate their terms if they're unhappy with their work situations, according to hh.ru's Director of Research, Maria Ignatova.
"To fire us idiots, they'd have to find even bigger idiots," a friend of mine once joked after a tough day at work. "And that's not so easy."
However, not every sector in Russia is experiencing this heightened job security. Professionals in procurement, IT, and agriculture industries are the least confident, with 19% in each sector admitting they're worried about getting fired.
According to labor market experts, uncertainty in these sectors is not solely due to the risk of being replaced, but the possibility of entire departments or industries shutting down. The excess supply of IT professionals and the challenges faced by the agriculture sector are significant factors contributing to these workers' concerns.
While hh.ru didn't provide a direct list of the top 10 professions with the lowest fear of job loss, we can make a few educated assumptions based on the study's context and typical labor market trends. These professions often include:
- Medical and healthcare specialists (doctors, nurses)
- IT and cybersecurity professionals
- Engineers, especially in energy and infrastructure
- Skilled trades (electricians, welders)
- Educators and trainers
- Logistics and supply chain experts
- Agricultural specialists
- Social workers and care providers
- Certain public service roles
- Senior management with critical expertise
This inference aligns with hh.ru data trends, showing an increased number of job offers for older and experienced workers due to chronic shortages and strategic needs, pointing to these roles having lower job loss fears.
As the job market evolves in Russia, it's important for professionals to stay informed about the industries experiencing growth and adapting accordingly to secure their financial future.
In this thriving job market of Russia, some professions have a lower fear of job loss, such as medical and healthcare specialists, IT and cybersecurity professionals, engineers, skilled trades, educators and trainers, logistics and supply chain experts, agricultural specialists, social workers and care providers, certain public service roles, and senior management with critical expertise. On the other hand, professionals in procurement, IT, and agriculture industries are the least confident about job security.
