The Russian Labor Market in the Information Technology Industry in 2021

Abstract

Relevance. The pandemic served as a catalyst for the digitalization of the economy, accelerated the processes of automation and digitalization in all spheres of the economy and in the social life of society. The key problem faced by IT companies in connection with the widespread introduction of information technology is the increased need for qualified programmers and analysts. The current situation has led to the need to assess the labor market of the IT sector in order to identify trends in meeting the demand for IT specialists. The purpose of the study: to assess the current situation and trends in the development of the labor market of IT specialists in our country after a one-year pandemic. The objectives: the number of IT specialists in the country's economy; the job market, requests and offers from employers; the structure of vacancies; activity and portrait of applicants. The research methodology is based on a systematic approach. The research is based on a resource approach. Traditional methods for theoretical and applied research were used - statistical analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization. The research material was statistical data of Rosstat and the All-Russian federal database of vacancies and resumes, analytical materials of labor market research of IT specialists. Results. The pandemic accelerated the processes of digitalization of the economy and social life of society, caused a new round of competition for IT specialists. Research has revealed a growing need for IT specialists in all areas of the economy. There was an imbalance of supply and demand in the industrial labor market. Programmers are one of the most needed and paid specialists, the need for which is observed in all sectors of the economy. Conclusions. There was a need to change the paradigm of staff search and recruitment. How well the employer company will be represented on the market and how well it will behave with applicants in the process of coordinating the interests of the employer and the employee, so the success of hiring the right specialist will be ensured.