Modern Labor Market Research Articles

Features of physical training of students in the process of sectional basketball lessons

The educational process in a higher educational institution provides each participant in the educational process with ample opportunities to develop their abilities to the maximum and successfully master the chosen profession. One of the urgent problems of modern higher education is improving the physical training of students. Taking into account the conditions of the modern labor market, which requires highly educated specialists with a high level of physical training, the key importance belongs to the involvement of students in extracurricular sports in various sections. In every higher education institution there are groups for improving sportsmanship. Basketball is especially popular among such groups. The main goal of the study is to reveal the peculiarities of the physical training of students in the process of sectional basketball classes. Various means and methods of developing physical qualities in the training process of basketball players are characterized, in particular: speed, strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination abilities. Attention is focused on the correct choice of training methods, compliance with the main provisions of the load during the performance of certain exercises, which contributes to the achievement of excellent results in physical training. The use of basketball as a comprehensive means of physical education of the participants of the educational process fully justifies itself, since this very emotional game contributes not only to physical fitness, but also to the improvement of psychomotor abilities of the individual. In order to achieve the maximum effect in the players' activities, it is necessary to conduct a sufficient number of classes and clearly plan the training process. In order to ensure the optimal level of physical training of basketball players, the coach must use a number of means and methods.

Functioning features of the labor market in St. Petersburg

The rapid changes (global, technological, economic) currently taking place in all spheres of life and creating uncertainty affect the dynamics of the number of marriages, divorces, birth rates, mortality, etc. Such changes transform the established types of employment and labor relations, generally affecting the labor market. In this regard, the basis for the existence of the labor market in the modern economy is a constant shortage of qualified labor supply. It is the shortage of workers of a certain quality and professionalism that causes the presence of unemployment in society. In addition, the domestic labor market has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and Western sanctions in recent years. The article is devoted to the study of the most important aspects of the functioning of the modern labor market in St. Petersburg, the main problems of its development are diagnosed and the ways to solve them are determined.

Involvement of graduates in information and communication technologies and quality of their employment

Introduction. The urgent need to solve the employment issue for graduates of vocational educational institutions and for substantial insight into quality of employment, especially on the Russian unstable labor market, defines the aim of the study: to identify how using information and communication technologies in their work is related to the quality of graduates’ employment. The work scheme of the study includes both a complex of technological and psychological characteristics of information and communication technologies and characteristics of the quality of employment, including indicators of its instability, uncertainty and psychological well-being in the professional and work sphere. Materials and methods. The participants were 384 working young people (average age – 24 years, 49.5% male, 50.5% female); 216 had higher education, and 168 had secondary vocational education. At the time of the survey, all the participants had no more than three years of work experience after graduating. A special author's questionnaire was used which operationalized the components of the research design. Results. The study revealed that such components of employment quality as the opportunity to acquire new professional knowledge and skills and non-forced employment form an extensive set of connections with information and communication technologies. Among the aspects of these technologies, the greatest number of connections with the quality of employment is found in affective-motivational and operational components of involvement in technology (experiencing positive emotions, interest, pleasure from using them, activity and consistency in their use), absorption in technology, use of Internet search engines and platforms for video communication (Spearman's ρ in the range of 0.103–0.344, significance level from p = 0.05 to p = 0.001). Strengthening these characteristics may increase the quality of graduates’ employment and vice versa. Conclusion. The results allowed expanding ideas about the employment of Russian graduates. Indicators of employment quality were proposed; the correlating technological and psychological aspects of information and communication technologies were established, considered as components of human capital that help the graduates’ adaptation and professional development on the modern labor market.

Features and challenges of the modern labor market

In recent decades, there has been a dynamic transformation of the socio-economic eco-system, in general and its components in particular. Cardinal changes in the values and motives of economic decisions, the compression of the time continuum of the life cycle of products and enterprises are reflected in the financial and resource market derived from the commodity market. The employer-employee relationship is changing, there are more disagreements, since the requirements of the organization and the expectations of the applicant often differ significantly. Modern employers do not have enough professional competencies of employees, it is important to combine a range of knowledge, skills and personal qualities. The author of this article presents the features of the modern labor market, the results of employers’ research on the demand for specialists. The work methodology is based on scientific research methods of cognition, such as statistical and comparative analyzes, questionnaires and the method of expert assessments, a systematic approach. The study reveals the indispensability of such employees’ qualities as scale and critical thinking, a high level of stress tolerance, the ability to combine the roles of a leader and a team member depending on the task, skills for evaluating large information arrays and digital competencies. The conclusion is formulated about the need for applicants to strengthen not only hard skills, but also to constantly develop soft skills to compete against the challenges of the labor market.

Comparison of New Career Approach Attitudes and Subjective Career Success Perceptions in terms of Demographic Variables

This study examines the impact of shifts in the structure of employment and traditional career models on perceptions of boundaryless, protean, and subjective career success among employees of private employment agencies. As private employment agencies represent a relatively new phenomenon in the modern labor market, this research aims to examine these concepts quantitatively. This research investigates the relationship between demographic characteristics and perceptions of boundaryless, protean and subjective career success among employees of private employment agencies. 
 The sample for this study consisted of 895 employees affiliated with private employment agencies in Istanbul. Research hypotheses were examined using exploratory factor analysis, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, t-tests, and ANOVA. The results of this study revealed statistically significant differences in perceptions of boundaryless career attitude and subjective career success as a function of gender, age, education, marital status, and income level. However, no statistically significant differences were observed in perceptions of protean career attitudes across any demographic variable. Furthermore, the findings of this study have the potential to inform human resources, recruitment, and career planning practices.

Підтримування військовослужбовців запасу України: соціально-економічний та психологічний аспекти

The relevance of the study is due to the fact that retired servicemen are the category of the population that needs special treatment, in particular for active combatants who were and performed their military duty in the area of the anti-terrorist operation. Therefore, the task of the state is to provide them with the necessary amount of socio-psychological and professional support, in particular in the field of employment.
 The purpose of the article is to study the problem of supporting Ukrainian servicemen in the socio-economic and psychological aspects.
 The problem of social and psychological support of servicemen discharged to the reserve is actualized. The main directions of their social and psychological support by the state are investigated. The provision of services of the State Employment Service of Ukraine (SESU) to citizens from among servicemen who took part in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) and the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) (ATO / JFO) is analyzed; acquisition of the status of the unemployed among the servicemen who took part in anti-terrorist operation / environmental protection; the number of servicemen who participated in the anti-terrorist operation / environmental protection and received work with the assistance of the SESU; the number of servicemen who participated in the anti-terrorist operation / environmental protection and underwent professional training with the assistance of the SESU; the number of persons, among servicemen, who took part in the anti-terrorist operation / environmental protection and took part in public works and temporary works with the assistance of the SESU; the number of servicemen who participated in the anti-terrorist operation / environmental protection and were covered by career guidance services with the assistance of the SESU. Recommendations for increasing the level of their employment at the macro level are proposed.
 It was found that the process of transition of servicemen from military service to «civilian» life is accompanied by many crisis moments, in particular, the problem of their employment in the modern labor market is deteriorating, which is associated with low competitiveness; the need for job search and new professional activities; increasing fear of change, etc. Negative socio-psychological consequences have been identified, including suicide attempts, antisocial behavior, alcoholism as a departure from reality and, as a result, conflict with society, friends, relatives, family members, unjustified risk-taking, and so on. These negative aspects require the support of servicemen (ATO / JFO) released to reserve, in particular through their socio-psychological and professional rehabilitation.
 Measures for socio-psychological and professional rehabilitation of servicemen, which are proposed in the article, are relevant today, in particular: monitoring of such persons, control and analysis of the provision of social services to them; introduction of distance learning and online learning through the Prometheus educational project; providing free English language training; introduction of a crowdfunding platform project, which allows future entrepreneurs to undergo training and receive funds to start their own business, etc.

New labour market trends and developments

Subject. The new management paradigm arising from changes in the external and internal environment requires a change in the priority of elements that ensures the successful functioning of an economic entity, maintaining its competitiveness, and preserving the consumer segments of the produced goods and services. The priority of human resources means the need for a timely introduction of the evolutionary and revolutionary processes related to the labour force supply and demand, as its capacity reserve tends to decrease.Objectives. The purpose of the article is to provide an insight into the development of scientific thought, firstly, by regarding the evolution of traditional trends that characterise the modern labour market. Second, we described the emerging trends in the supply and demand of the labour force and the corresponding transformation of human resource management in organisations. Methodology. To achieve our objectives, we used general and empirical research methods. Analysis and synthesis were applied to obtain new knowledge on the topic. We used analysis to identify the components of the progress of scientific thought from the signal indicating the emergence of a trend to the identification of its drivers and challenges. Through analysis, we also identified the features of supply and demand of the labour force in the modern labour market, which is characterised by staff diversity. Statistical analysis revealed the current patterns of the changes in the Russian labour market, indicating the emergence of new trends. Synthesis made it possible to gain a single comprehensive view of the current cascade of trends and possible shifts in the behaviour of younger and older workers in the labour market.Results. The article presents the structured provisions that substantiate the impact of the cascade of trends on the development of the labour market and changes in the supply and demand for the labour force of younger and older workers. The outlined idea promotes the scientists’ conclusions about the existence of trend cascades. Managing these cascades in the labour market makes it possible to apply the conclusions of trendwatching to influence the emerging signals indicating the strengthening of a new trend that is undesirable for human resource policy.Conclusions. Significant shifts in the age structure of the population are changing the ageing megatrend, that has become global, as well as its impact on the labour market. The analysis methods used in the article, first of all, supported the researchers’ opinion that “success” as the goal of the new management paradigm can be achieved based on a knowledge of the trends that determine the vector of employer’s activities in order to keep up, succeed, and retain their positions several steps ahead of the competitors. Second, they allowed us to identify the mechanism of the emergence, development, and extinction of trends in the labour market and the formation of trend cascades. Third, they supported the theory of drivers that can change the substance and stability of the trend and, therefore, provide opportunities to manage it. Fourth, they allowed us to substantiate the changes in labour demand, which is characterised by a rapid and frequent change in the requirements for a worker to fill modern positions requiring new knowledge, practical and cognitive skills, and behavioural patterns. Fifth, they allowed us to demonstrate a priority shift towards new forms of dependent labour to match the new values and attitudes of employment applicants and employed personnel. Sixth, they allowed us to substantiate the potential of the segment of older workers in influencing the trend of ageism and the formation of ecosystem and occupational health policies in organisations. Seventh, they can be used to prevent in advance the disruption of the natural personnel rotation of different age generations in the labour market and the transfer of professional experience from the older generation of workers in the internal competitive environment.

The Conceptual Matrix of Media Linguistics in the XXI Century: A Case Study of the Pie News

The present paper is dedicated to describing the conceptual framework of contemporary English-language media linguistics, using materials from the informational educational news website, The PIE News. The PIE News serves as a vital conduit for disseminating information about professional activities, playing an increasingly pivotal role in the global educational landscape. In the current geopolitical context, there is a heightened focus on enhancing educational systems and reshaping the priority positions of professions within disciplinary policies. Consequently, the integration of new technologies into the educational process becomes paramount for the successful development of competencies required to train specialists in popular fields. The aim of this research is to analyze the linguistic characteristics of English-language mass media texts concerning international professional educational activities. The scientific novelty of this study lies in its examination of the functional potential of linguistic markers within the texts. The authors have identified that educational discourse is manifest not only in the body of the publications but also in their headlines, affirming the axiological orientation of the contemporary professional landscape. The analysis of linguistic markers reveals that the metaconcept ‘Education’ encompasses concepts such as “updated educational programs,” “methods of financial support,” “expanding the global network of educational centers,” “collaborative initiatives,” and “enhanced competitiveness.” The linguistic features of these markers are characterized by various abbreviations, providing evidence of the universal principle of language economy in modern virtual mass media discourse. However, these abbreviations, while efficient, can occasionally complicate information comprehension. As a result of this study, the authors draw conclusions about an emerging trend in education characterized by the development of short-term educational projects, primarily in a distance format, combined with professional activities, thereby fostering greater workforce training mobility within the modern labor market.

ANALYSIS OF DEMOGRAPHIC PROCESSES IN THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE LABOR MARKET

Topicality. Regarding the relevance of the article, it is necessary to note that the demographic process develops under the influence of other social processes: economic, political and others. In turn, the demographic process affects the course of all other social processes. Demographic processes in the Republic of Azerbaijan and their impact on the labor market are studied in the article. In the study, a systematic approach was used, which allows applying the best scientific ideas of economic theory to analyze the modern labor market in the context of the development of population decline processes.Aim and tasks. The study aims to investigate various aspects of demographic processes, such as population growth, birth and death rates, migration patterns, age structure, and urbanization trends in Azerbaijan. By analyzing these factors, the study seeks to provide insights into the changing composition and dynamics of the population in the country.Materials and methods. Data collection, demographic analysis, literature review, policy implications were used in the study. The study would require collecting relevant data on demographic processes and labor market indicators in Azerbaijan. This data can be obtained from various sources such as national statistical agencies, labor market surveys, census data, administrative records, and other relevant databases. The study would involve analyzing demographic processes in Azerbaijan, including population growth rates, birth and death rates, fertility rates, mortality rates, migration patterns, age distribution, and urbanization trends. This analysis can be conducted using statistical methods and demographic models to understand the dynamics and trends of the population.Research results. In the course of the research, the national concept of labor market management was studied, state programs on demographic, socio-economic development, effective socio-economic policy and labor market development models in non-standard conditions were reviewed.Conclusion. The study involves analyzing the labor market in Azerbaijan, including labor force participation rates, employment rates, unemployment rates, occupational patterns, wage levels, skill requirements, and other relevant labor market indicators. This analysis can be conducted using statistical techniques and econometric models to assess the impact of demographic factors on the labor market. The future study on the topic would aim to provide policy recommendations based on the findings and analysis. These recommendations can inform policymakers, government agencies, and other stakeholders about potential interventions, strategies, or policy changes that could address the challenges or harness the opportunities arising from demographic changes in Azerbaijan's labor market.

Dual form of education is the basis of the integration of students into the modern labor market

The dual form of education is a critical component of integrating young people into the modern labor market, as it helps reduce the unemployment rate and ensures the training of highly qualified specialists. The main goal of implementing elements of a dual form of education in Ukraine is to eliminate the main shortcomings of traditional forms and methods of training future qualified specialists, namely, to overcome the gap between theory and practice, education, and production, and to promote the improvement of the quality of personnel training, considering the requirements of employers by the demand of the modern labor market. Therefore, the opportunity to simultaneously acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical experience at real workplaces gives higher education graduates a competitive advantage in the labor market. The article aims to study modern trends in the implementation of dual education as a basis for integrating students into the modern labor market. According to official data, over the past few years, there has been a steady trend towards an increase in the number of unemployed youths, which is due to both unresolved youth employment problems and the spread of passive, unregulated, destructive behavior patterns of the young generation in the conditions of the modern domestic labor market, which, unfortunately, is negative signs of its functioning. Post-war recovery and development of all spheres of the domestic economy requires. It was determined that the use of the potential of various forms of higher education, among which the dual form of education occupies an important place. In the forced conditions of distance learning, it is challenging to establish practical training for higher education students and quality control over their acquisition of the necessary competencies. Therefore, the use of the means of organizing dual education will contribute to acquiring the necessary professional knowledge and professional competencies that meet the requirements of employers and the labor market. Attracting qualified specialists to work is a strategic investment in the social socio-economic development of the state. Keywords: dual form of acquiring professional competences, educational process, higher education, competence approach, participants in the educational process, university stakeholders.

Practical-oriented training of students of psychological and pedagogical directions at the university

Introduction. The modern labor market is actualized by the need for specialists involved and included in proactive professional practices, implementing a creative approach to its realization. The preparation of such a highly qualified specialist who is able to flexibly respond to constantly changing conditions has become highly important in the educational process. Purpose setting. Higher education institutions are faced with the task of creating new ways of implementing practical-oriented training, which allows creating conditions close to professional ones. Practical-oriented training is the process of mastering the educational program by students in order to form their professional competencies by fulfilling real practical tasks. The modern educational system places high demands on participants in the educational process. Methodology and methods of the study. Teachers are faced with the task of finding new technologies for interacting with the target audience. Among the key technologies are design technologies, game technologies, which have phenomenological features of the game of existential, metaphysical, sociocultural and pedagogical phenomena. The use of these technologies is realized by creating a special integrated educational space – the research laboratory Student Project Center. Participants of the center through project and game activities are involved in an independent search for scientific research, which increases educational motivation. Results. This space combines such areas as: project office, game engineering laboratory, psychological club. Additional educational programs are also being implemented here, such as the ProjectSkills Project School, the Game Engineering School, and the Inclusive Tutor School. The programs reveal the methodological foundations of design technologies, gamification, determining their place and role in educational games in the substantive, organizational and personal-semantic aspects. Conclusion. The formation of mechanisms of game technical skills in the field of gamification of project activities and interactive forms of training allows expanding the scale and increasing the efficiency of the modern educational process.

CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The article reveals the main content of vocational education personnel management as a complex process with specific features and regularities. Understanding these processes is necessary for managers of modern educational institutions, employees of personnel services to ensure the constant development of personnel potential, increase the efficiency, and quality of work of vocational education institutions. The trends in the development of vocational education have been identified, which influence its development, contributing to the training of qualified workers who can meet the needs of the modern labor market, in particular: changing the focus of vocational education to practical training of students; the need for constant updating of students’ knowledge and skills; cooperation between educational institutions and employers; focusing on the development of soft skills such as communication, leadership, cooperation and problemsolving. It was found that the head of an individual vocational and technical education institution is not fully responsible for the work of his institution, as it is regulated by state structures at the local and state levels, as a result of which there is limited funding and legal resources. The role of motivation and stimulation in management is substantiated personnel in vocational and technical education institutions for the development of their personnel potential. It was concluded that in vocational and technical education institutions, the development of personnel potential includes professional training, retraining and advanced training of personnel, as well as personnel career planning. In order to ensure the competitiveness of specialists, it is necessary to implement more active forms of training, to pay attention to the issues of motivation and career planning of pedagogical workers. It is advisable to work with personnel in a modern vocational education institution taking into account the specifics and adapting traditional methods of personnel management to the conditions of the vocational education institution.

Воздействие демографических факторов на трудовые ресурсы северных регионов ресурсного типа

The demographic challenges faced by Northern regions are closely tied to economic development and require specific methodological approaches that account for the unique population dynamics in the vast but sparsely populated northern territories of the Russian Federation. This article explores the theoretical aspects of regional socio-economic development in relation to the demographic system and trends in socio-economic development. The aim of the research is to analyze the influence of demographic factors on the current labor market and workforce structure in Northern resource-based regions (NRBRs). Examining the present situation in these regions reveals a certain degree of population stabilization, with the exception of the Magadan region, population aging, an increase in demographic burden, and urbanization. A correlation and regression analysis shows significant direct and inverse relationships with factors shaping the labor market. A conclusion is made about the statistically significant positive relationship between male and female employment rates and parameters such as the share of the working-age population and the level of education. The study’s scientific novelty lies in the methodological approach developed and tested by the authors to evaluate demographic and economic factors influencing the modern labor market in NRBRs. Further development of state mechanisms to regulate demographic development is necessary to ensure that the regional labor market is adequately supplied with skilled personnel. The implementation of the Concept of Demographic Policy of the Russian Federation until 2025 and the Demography National Project can have a positive impact on demographic processes and the formation of regional labor markets. The results of the study can be valuable to executive authorities for monitoring and forecasting socio-economic processes at the regional level.

The impact of labor market trends on consumer and savings behavior of the population

In the article, the author makes the assumption that the state and trends in the modern labor market affect the consumer and savings behavior of the population. As indicators that allow us to identify patterns of formation of consumer and savings behavior of the population, such indicators as employment, unemployment, labor productivity, labor price, average unemployment period, the participation rate of women, men, youth, pensioners, migrants in the workforce, education level, place of residence (city, countryside) can be used, region of the country), consumer spending and savings.The article identifies the main current trends in the Russian labor market that shape the labor behavior of the population and determine the personnel policy of employers. It is in the labor market that the equilibrium price of labor is formed, which is the main component of the current consumption of Russian households.The author also considers the main factors determining the ratio of propensity to consume and save.

Some aspects of adapting the educational process of Ukrainian higher education to the global challenges of the XXI Century: a forecast of the future

Globalization processes of the XXI century have a significant impact on the development of all spheres of society, including the formation and transformation of the higher education system. The purpose of the article is to analyze the aspects of adaptation of the educational process of higher education to the global challenges of the XXI century through the prism of future transformations. The paper uses general scientific (analysis, synthesis, deduction and induction) and specialized (forecasting, abstraction) methods of scientific work. The principles of objectivity, scientificity, and systematicity were fundamental. Given the theoretical nature of the study, 41 items of the latest relevant literature of 2015-2023 were processed, which highlight the main aspects of the development of modern educational processes and the prospects for these vectors in the future. The results trace the aspects of adaptation of higher education to the requirements of the modern labor market. The need for structural changes in the university education of the future is emphasized. Some changes in the field of humanities education are also traced, which will change towards multidisciplinarity and integration with digital technologies. The conclusions state that rapid digital and technological transformations complicate the training of specialists, but educational institutions in Europe and the United States are actively working to respond to these challenges, including the introduction of lifelong learning and an emphasis on digital technologies, programming, and robotics. It is also argued that humanities education is also undergoing changes, including additional emphasis on a comprehensive understanding of cultural processes and global challenges, the development of critical thinking, digital and technological skills, intercultural competence, ethical and moral values, creativity and innovation, and the ability to communicate effectively and work in a group. The development of soft skills against this background is one of the most important processes.

75 years of the Volgograd Technical School of Railway Transport — branch of the Rostov State Transport University

The history and present days of the Volgograd Technical School of Railway Transport, a branch of the Rostov State Transport University, are considered. An innovative educational space has been formed in the technical school, within which teachers have developed personal websites with interactive elements, electronic learning modules, electronic laboratories, the idea of creating an educational mini-quantorium is being implemented.From the moment of its formation to the present day, the technical school conducts specialized training of mid-level specialists for railway transport enterprises. Classrooms, laboratories, workshops are equipped with modern training complexes, software that allows students to solve professional problems.The innovative educational space of the technical school not only provides training for a specialist in the railway industry who is competitive in the labor market, versed in related fields of activity, able to improve in professional skills, but also synchronizes training in accordance with the needs of the labor market. Today, the technical school is a modern educational institution that trains railway industry specialists who are in demand on the modern labor market under secondary vocational education programs.

Developing a High-Quality, Modern Labor Market in Vietnam

The labor market in Vietnam has experienced significant changes due to global trends and the demand for competitiveness in the region. This study investigates the evolving Vietnamese labor market, considering the obstacles presented by the Covid-19 pandemic and the fourth industrial revolution. The paper underscores the significance of adhering to international labor laws and standards to effectively tackle these challenges. By examining the influence of these external factors and their repercussions on labor standards, this research offers valuable insights for policymakers, employers, and workers in Vietnam. The findings emphasize the need to align domestic labor policies with international standards in order to establish a just and sustainable labor market in Vietnam amidst the evolving global landscape.

ЕВОЛЮЦІЯ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ВДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ОСВІТИ В ГАЛУЗІ ФІЗИЧНОЇ КУЛЬТУРИ ТА СПОРТУ В УКРАЇНІ

In Ukraine, the process of integrating the achievements of other European countries in the field of physical culture and sports into the educational process of higher education institutions continues. Special attention is focused on the training of specialists for this field. The construction of a modern system of professional physical education is based not only on the leading achievements of other countries, but also on the best domestic achievements in the field of physical culture and sports. To ensure a high level of readiness of graduates of physical education institutions, it is important to take into account the current needs of the labor market. It is the needs of the market that dictate the list of competencies that a graduate must possess in order to be competitive. The fullness and variability of educational programs for professional training of future specialists in the field of physical culture and sports should take into account the relevant requirements of the modern labor market, as well as be consistent with the requirements of the national qualifications framework. To build an effective system of higher education in the field of physical culture and sports, it is important to know and understand the process of formation of the national system of professional education and to consider the miscalculations made in previous years. Such an analysis allows building a new powerful educational platform for the training of future specialists in the field of physical culture and sports and avoiding possible mistakes, preserving, and multiplying national traditions and values in this field. The article presents the results of a retrospective analysis of the formation of domestic professional education in the field of physical culture and sports, practical experience, and the authors' point of view regarding the ways of preserving professionalization in education. The basis of training is the chosen sport, the character of the students' educational activity is changing. Preservation of the unity of the educational environment of professional education in the field of physical culture and sports in Ukraine is possible based on the definition of a list of common general professional competencies at the bachelor's (readiness for practical-oriented activity) and master's (readiness for analytical activity based on the integration of physical fields of knowledge) education levels. Key words: training of specialists, competence-oriented approach, national traditions in professional education, profiling, specificity of training areas.

The role of education in the innovative society

Innovative processes in the education system were studied from the point of view of the need to continue its modernization. For the transition of society to an innovative educational regime, the primary task is the specialist's readiness for innovations, where theoretical knowledge (modern psychological and pedagogical conceptual approaches), methodological knowledge (general principles of studying educational phenomena, regularities of the process of socialization of the individual, training, education) and technological knowledge (traditional, innovative educational technologies). The meaning of the concept of "innovation" is revealed. The peculiarities of innovative activity in the field of education are emphasized. It is described by parameters that are important for the innovative potential of a person. The article shows the main components on which the education system and the socio-economic sphere are based. The strategic goal of higher education is interpreted: graduates of higher education institutions should be competitive specialists in the modern labor market. The main tasks of higher education are highlighted. Innovative pedagogical technologies are defined as technologies of use, creation, distribution, and introduction of new technologies. The types of innovative technologies are singled out.

The impact of the digital economy on employment and labour market transformations: The main trends

This article aims to identify the main transformations in the system of social and labor relations caused by the digital economy formation. At the preparatory stage of the study, the authors conducted a consistent review of scientific literature on the problem of transformation of social and labor relations in digital economy. The main part of the study was devoted to an expert survey in which thirty-two experts were interviewed and online discussions were conducted. The experts were chosen according to their professional experience. The heads and HR directors of IT businesses were a part of the expert group. Expert interviews made it possible to identify the key characteristics of the modern labor market and its developments in the context of the development of the digital economy. The authors highlight key findings from the study, such as how human values and motivations for work have changed, how employee management has changed, how social and labor interactions are intertwined, and how organizations have changed from vertical to horizontal management structures. The study’s findings enable us to draw the conclusion that the transformation of social and labor relations necessitates new approaches for managing human resource and taking into account the worker as the key player in the technological process.