Geography of distributed employment in Russian IT sector: labor market, positive effects and emerging challenges.

Abstract

Introduction. Amid the growth and development of the IT sector, the structure of employment is undergoing transformation. The shortage of qualified specialists in large companies has led to the recruitment of professionals from various regions and even other countries on remote-work terms, which brings notable changes to regional economies and to the national economy as a whole. Goal. The study identifies the challenges and prospects of the labor market in the IT sector under conditions of distributed employment. Materials and methods. The study is based on the analysis of the IT sector labor market, the development prospects of this industry, and its impact on regional budgets. Results and discussion. The study revealed that after 2020, a revolution occurred in the labor market, especially in the IT sector, in terms of attracting talent from various regions for remote work. This experience proved highly successful for employers, allowing them to reduce workplace setup costs while simultaneously attracting highly qualified specialists. Conclusion. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the impact of distributed employment in the IT sector on the economy of the country is generally positive, as it has created new opportunities for the development of human capital, improved the quality of life in the regions, and enhanced the overall resilience of the national economy.