Abstract
Abstract
Purpose – The article aims to study and compare the experience of the European Union and Ukraine in relation to measures promoting employment.
Design/methodology/approach – Both a quantitative and qualitative approach has been employed.
Findings – After illustrating the core directions of its employment policies, the Ukrainian government failed to successfully implement them.
Research limitations/implications – The shortcomings affecting employment initiatives in Ukraine should be eliminated, while higher protection should be implemented for people at work.
Originality/value – The paper focuses on the problems of employment provision, which are common to Ukraine and the EU.
Paper type – Qualitative and analytical paper.
Keywords – the European Union; the Europe 2020 strategy; employment; labour productivity; Ukraine’s employment policy.