Research on the category of competitiveness in the labor market

Abstract

The subject of the study is the theoretical aspects of the formation of the competitiveness of the labor force in the system of market relations that develop in the labor market. The aim of the study is to compare the categories of competitiveness that exist in the labor market to clarify the category of competitiveness of the labor force. Research methods. The work uses a set of scientific methods and approaches, including systemic, historical, logical, which made it possible to ensure the conceptual consistency and effectiveness of the research. Results of work. The article examines various categories of competitiveness in the labor market. The content of the concept of a worker's competitiveness is considered. The research of the concept of personnel competitiveness is carried out. The concept of labor force competitiveness is also generalized. It is shown that the competitiveness of labor resources and competitive human capital are used in scientific circulation. A comparison of these categories is carried out and their relationship is shown. It has been demonstrated that the competitiveness of the labor force is at the heart of the competitiveness pyramid. Application of the results. The system of sciences in the field of labor economics, social economics and politics, economic and social research, the subject of which is the study of the processes of increasing competitiveness in the labor market. Conclusions. The competitiveness of the labor force is based on its quality, namely, the totality of personal, professional and other characteristics that allow the employee to compete in the labor market.