Recruitment needs of the Russian Arctic economy: Future outlook

Abstract

The article presents the results of a large­scale study devoted to the formation of forecast indicators of recruitment needs of the Russian Arctic economy as the most important geostrategic territory of the country. Information about them is presented in regional, industry and professional terms. The basic and additional sources to ensure these needs of the Russian Arctic economy have been identified. It is concluded that there is a serious shortage of the internal labor resources of the Arctic territories, hence the need to attract additional labor force, including for the implementation of investment projects. It is shown that the current situation in the system of training qualified specialists in the Arctic territories contradicts the long­term plans for the Russian Arctic development. In the context of the implementation of the state’s new Arctic strategy, the importance of building a well­thought­out state policy for staffing the Arctic territories, development of human capital sectors, and diversification of the Arctic economy is noted.