Issue #2 (Volume 13 2023)

The article examines the problems faced by young people seeking employment in Ukraine during the war. It is noted that young people are one of the most vulnerable categories in the labor market, and difficulties in finding work arise due to lack of experience, professional maladjustment, lack of quality jobs, and a discrepancy between the needs of young people and employers' offers. The aim of the study is to examine the practical aspects of promoting youth employment under martial law. The study substantiates the need for cooperation between key employment institutions and the support of stakeholders to improve the quality of education, employment, and socialization of young people. Attention is drawn to the destructive impact of military conflicts on the psycho-emotional state of young people, which requires further analysis and development of mental health programs.

The article's main idea is to substantiate the importance of creative employment for Ukraine's socio-economic recovery. Human capital, its creative element, can accelerate the transformation of a raw economy with its export orientation into a new economy dominated by technology and technologies inherent in Industry 4.0. The use of methods of dialectical analysis, synthesis, generalization, systemic, strategic, and process approaches, and techniques of abstraction made it possible to reveal the high potential of creative employment for preserving existing jobs and generating new jobs, making it attractive to investors. The systematization of the thoughts and work of domestic and foreign scientists regarding the content of creative employment is of theoretical and practical importance. In accordance with the defined goals and objectives, the conceptual principles of "narrow" and "broad" approaches to the content of creative employment are summarized and deepened. It was found that, according to the "narrow" approach, creative workers are mainly people of art and creative professions, people employed in the media industry, and specialists in the field of information systems and technologies, for which individual work is characteristic. According to the author's position, in accordance with the "broad" approach, creative employment takes place in all branches and spheres that produce material, cultural, and spiritual goods, as well as in management activities. This concept not only brings new knowledge to socioeconomics but also has practical significance for determining the scope of creative employment and evaluating state social and economic policy. The study concluded that creative employment is not an artificial phenomenon detached from technical and social progress. Its development is connected primarily with the increase in the economy's and the social and humanitarian sphere's need for innovative developments, which are subsequently commercialized. According to the author, new industrial relations are formed on this basis, which are gradually transformed into partnership ones.

Structural shifts in employment in the modern Ukrainian economy are caused by factors such as the military situation, technological progress, demographic changes, and economic instability. These changes affect the sectoral, gender, and regional distribution of workers and require adaptation from labor market participants and social policies to ensure the stability and efficiency of employment. Addressing structural shifts in employment in Ukraine requires a comprehensive approach, which includes stimulating the development of new economic sectors, supporting entrepreneurship, modernizing education and training, and providing social protection for workers during reorientation and retraining processes. Such an approach will help achieve a balanced state of supply and demand in the labor market, thereby ensuring long-term societal protection and well-being.

The article explores the profound impact of corporate culture on organizational performance and employee well-being. It delves into the detrimental effects of toxic corporate culture, characterized by poor leadership, ineffective communication, high-stress levels, and unethical behavior, which collectively undermine productivity and morale. The study also examines the significant economic impact of toxic corporate culture, including decreased productivity, high employee turnover, increased absenteeism, reputational damage, legal and ethical costs, and reduced innovation. The article proposes a comprehensive framework for cultural transformation, emphasizing the importance of leadership development, emotional intelligence training, open communication, recognition and rewards, work-life balance initiatives, diversity and inclusion programs, conflict resolution training, and continuous learning and development. By implementing these evidence-based strategies, organizations can transition from toxic environments to thriving, healthy workplaces that foster excellence and sustainable success. This approach not only enhances employee satisfaction and engagement but also drives innovation and economic growth within the organization.