Specifics of Systematic Challenges Development on Highly Qualified Labor Market

Abstract

Key issues of Russian labor market transformation in the context of new challenges are discussed in this article. The authors pay special attention to the issue of perception of “high qualification” notion considering rising importance of soft skills. The authors’ approach to the solution of work force shortage issue is based on the analysis of trends in Russian labor market presented in the article and provides for two sources: retraining and reproduction of manpower on national base, and attraction of foreign specialists. The employer bears final responsibility for the professional’s work results regardless of model used to assess qualification, so the employers’ role in assessing (and more importantly developing) staff qualification should be fundamental.