Georgian Labour Market during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Abstract

Research background: The paper analyzes and assesses the current situation in the Georgian labor market in the conditions of the pandemic. The article discusses the current, post pandemic state of the labour market in Georgia and the outcomes, impacts of Covid-19 on socio-economic situation. Purpose of the article: According to the present situation, it is necessary to create institutions and mechanisms that will ultimately provide the public as well as private sectors with highly qualified workforce, increase the efficiency of organizations and at the same time reduce unemployment. Since the progress of the labour market hinges crucially on higher education systems, it is necessary for educational organizations to take decisions and specific actions in accordance with the challenges of the global environment. One of the main priorities of the “Georgia 2020” strategy is the development of human capital. Methods: In the article the above-mentioned issues are discussed based on the statistical analysis which describes the challenges in almost every direction. There are revealed the results of the Coronavirus Pandemic. It is very interesting to picture the comparison between the previous and post pandemic situation in Georgia. Findings & Value added: It is necessary to prepare training courses and specialists according to the current requirements of the labour market. Moreover, specific steps and recommendations are given in the article which are needed to be taken into consideration by the Government of Georgia.

Კონფლიქტ Მენეჯმენტის Გამოწვევები Კოვიდ Პანდემიის Პირობებში

“…"In the second quarter of 2020 the employment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 55.9%. In the II quarter, compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year, the share of employees in the total employment rate decreased by 1.6 percentage points to 48.6%" [11] Nevertheless, research by Nino et al found that organizational conflicts have decreased. "Total number of conflict cases has decreased as work nature has changed.…”

“…"In statistical and social studies unemployment is presented as Georgia's socioeconomic problem and represents one of the most pressing and important political issues for the country." [11] In this regard, the pandemic worsened the situation. "In the second quarter of 2020 the employment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 55.9%.…”

Two years of Pandemic (Georgian Perspectives)

“…It should be underlined that in order to reduce poverty in our country, we should implement an active labour market policy, which will be organised by the government, and an adequate system of social protection for unemployed persons. Such as access to healthcare services and the implementation of focused government training programmes, which help unemployed persons in the future find a good job [37].…”

Effect of COVID-19 on photovoltaic demand and installation

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the labour market, as noted by Paresashvili et al [16]. This has resulted in challenges for installers who are encountering obstacles in locating qualified personnel to perform installations.…”