Russia labor market cools unevenly: hiring freezes, competition rises despite low unemployment

Russia's labor market is cooling unevenly: vacancies on major platforms are declining while resumes rise, with office roles seeing dozens of applicants per position. Companies are freezing hiring and pushing out employees, while workers fear quitting, increasing reliance on personal connections. This signals a shift from labor shortage to oversupply in white-collar sectors, potentially easing wage pressures and inflation.

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