MOSCOW, October 23. /TASS/. Labor shortages have become the primary challenge for Ukrainian enterprises, with over 83% of companies reporting the issue, the NV news outlet reported, citing data from the GRC.UA recruitment agency.

According to GRC.UA’s analytical report, titled "Labor Market Barometer," "83.3% of production managers cited labor shortages among the main problems reported by the surveyed companies." Meanwhile, the outflow of people abroad was cited by 66.7%, and a general shortage of workers across various categories stood at 50%.

Amid the severe workforce deficit, the report notes that 100% of the surveyed employers now hire individuals aged 50 and older for various positions. Furthermore, 66.7% of respondents recruit women for "traditionally male occupations" and employ people with disabilities.

The survey data was collected in September-October, polling 6,160 respondents across various regions of Ukraine.