Labor market in the context of digitalization

Abstract

Nowadays, pace of digitalization, speed of its tools’ modernization, emergence of new innovative products in the field of information and communication technologies used in all spheres of human and society life are very high. Technologies are becoming the engine for development of new industries, acquiring important social roles, solving problems of society. Current global trends are relevant for Kazakhstan as well, since with the development of scientific, technical, technological and informational progress, the role of labor market is increasing. It is essential to realize global trends, their impact on economy and labor market, draw practical conclusions to propose effective measures. As a result of the development of technologies, “professions of the future” will become more complex, which will require new approaches to the training of qualified specialists. Today, in an effort to enter the top 30 most developed countries in the world, Kazakhstan needs to take into account current challenges and adapt state policy to prevent negative consequences from the ongoing changes. The article reveals the main aspects of formation of conditions to search new forms of employment for the country's economy under influence of new global challenges. The article presents results of analysis of the development of the Kazakhstani labor market in comparison with foreign countries, considers the issues of the system of state regulation of the labor market. It is concluded that changes in the context of digitalization and automation will lead to search for new ways and forms of employment in the labor market of Kazakhstan.