This is reported by RBK-Ukraine, referencing data from a monthly survey conducted by NBU. Additionally, Kontrakty.UA has provided this information.
According to NBU data, a further decline in the total number of employees was expected in November: the corresponding index was 45.8 (compared to 48.1 in October).
Business Activity Expectations Index
As per NBU data, businesses have downgraded their assessments regarding their current economic activities. The Business Activity Expectations Index (BAEI) for November was 47.2 (down from 49.4 in October).
"Increased intensity of military actions, the resumption of power outages due to Russian attacks on the energy system, rising business costs for energy, wages, and logistics, accelerating inflation, a significant shortage of skilled labor, as well as seasonality were the restraining factors for economic activity," the report states. The monthly survey of enterprises was conducted from November 4 to 21, 2024, with participation from 504 enterprises. The survey results reflect only the opinions of the respondents - the heads of enterprises, and not the assessments of the National Bank of Ukraine. A neutral value for the BAEI is 50 points.
It’s worth noting that, according to NBU data, competition for workers is forcing employers to raise salaries. Real wages (adjusted for inflation) for Ukrainians are expected to increase by 14% and surpass their pre-war levels by the end of 2024.