The impact of artificial intelligence technologies on Russia’s labour market of economics and management: quantitative and qualitative aspects

Abstract

Rapid development of technologies entails a structural change in the requirements for the content of work for different positions and professions. The main objective of this study is to assess the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) development on the labor market. The methodological basis is structuring the main professional niches in the field of activity «Economics and Management» and assessing the structure of in-demand competencies within these specializations in Russia. Research methods include qualitative analysis of relevant expert materials and scientific publications, as well as a quantitative study based on data from Russian job search websites for the period from 2020 to 2024. As a result of the analysis of AI development, the authors systematized the risks and opportunities of its implementation for the labor market, structured the description of in-demand competencies in the field of AI, identified three groups of competencies expected from employees according to the degree of their specificity for working with AI technologies, estimated the volume and structure of demand for professional segments of employment in the field of economics and management for the beginning of 2024. The authors conclude that it is advisable to monitor the labor market requirements for the knowledge and skills of workers in the field of using AI for timely assessment of qualitative changes in the demand for labor, informing the vocational education system for adjusting educational programs, which will contribute to increasing labor productivity in the economy.