Lyubov Filin, Head of
"It can be said that the sample in this study is quite representative, showing those who left but continue to work with Russian companies. It is this active part of emigrants that is important for analyzing ties with Russian labor market," the expert emphasized.
Lyubov Filin stated that results of the study indicate that emigration is not the only reason for the personnel shortage in Russia. "The study shows that not all those who left, have withdrawn from the Russian labor market; about a quarter continue to work for Russian employers. This means that personnel shortage in Russia is not only due to emigration, but also due to other problems: aging of the population, lack of relevant specialists in demand and low salaries. Emigration has aggravated the shortage, but fails to explain it," the expert said.
According to Lyubov Filin, transition to remote work during the pandemic played a significant role in retaining employees who have moved abroad. "Many continued to work remotely, especially in professions where it is not necessary to be present in the office, i.e. lawyers, financiers, marketers. This experience greatly helped businesses after 2022 and mitigated the personnel shortage," the expert emphasized.