Remuneration in science: an analysis from the perspective of the decent work concept

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Decent wages in science are necessary because the work of scientists is valuable for ensuring a country's viability and economic growth. This study aims to develop the theoretical and methodological foundations for examining wage policy within the framework of the decent work concept at the sectoral level. Additionally, the study seeks to analyze wage policies within the scientific field to identify areas for enhancement. The authors developed methodological principles for assessing wages in terms of the decent work concept. The assessment of wages confirmed the hypothesis about insufficient wage policy in science, which does not attract new employees to work in scientific institutions, engages scientists in research, and motivates results. The results showed that the science sector belongs to the sectors of the economy with decent wage indicators below the average. An analysis of wage policy in science revealed some positive characteristics and negative trends. Priority objectives were set to raise the prestige and attractiveness of scientific work. These objectives include raising salaries and increasing the minimal guarantees, implementing innovative wage tariffing and bonus schemes, introducing competitive social packages, reducing the gender pay gap, and developing social partnership and wage bargaining regulations. The practical significance of the study is evident in the potential application of the methodology by the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Leaders of scientific institutions and social partners can use this methodology to derive practical benefits.

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    • Figure 1. The dynamics of the average monthly wage in the field of science and the economy of Ukraine from 2006 to 2022
    • Figure 2. The dynamics of the wage arrears in the field of science in Ukraine as of 1 January from 2009 to 2021, UAH mln
    • Table 1. The dynamics of nominal and real wages in the field of science in Ukraine from 2006 to 2022
    • Table 2. The assessment of the settlement of labour remuneration issues by the Sectoral Agreement in the field of science for 2021–2022 under the legislation
    • Table 3. Number of remuneration and social guarantee-related obligations according to sectoral agreements in the field of science
    • Table 4. Generalized information about individual indexes of decent wages
    • Conceptualization
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk
    • Data curation
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk
    • Formal Analysis
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk, Alla Vasylyk, Hanna Smaliichuk, Khrystyna Stoliaruk
    • Investigation
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk, Alla Vasylyk, Hanna Smaliichuk, Khrystyna Stoliaruk
    • Methodology
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk
    • Project administration
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk, Alla Vasylyk
    • Software
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk, Hanna Smaliichuk, Khrystyna Stoliaruk
    • Supervision
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk, Alla Vasylyk
    • Validation
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk, Khrystyna Stoliaruk
    • Visualization
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk, Hanna Smaliichuk, Khrystyna Stoliaruk
    • Writing – original draft
      Svitlana Tsymbaliuk, Hanna Smaliichuk, Khrystyna Stoliaruk
    • Writing – review & editing
      Alla Vasylyk