In the modern agro-industrial complex (AIC) of Russia, human resources are a key factor determining the sustainability and competitiveness of the industry. Despite the increasing level of robotics and digitalization, the importance of human resources remains extremely high at all stages of food production. The article considers institutional and managerial mechanisms aimed at forming an effective system of training and attracting specialists to the AIC. The dynamics of labor demand, features of regional distribution of personnel, as well as factors stimulating and hindering the influx of young and skilled workers are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to modern programs and initiatives of government agencies aimed at solving the personnel shortage: "seamless" training of personnel, expansion of educational opportunities at the level of school agro-technological classes and improvement of professional standards. Key employee retention tools are examined, such as referral programs, corporate social guarantees, implementation of housing projects and other types of support. Examples of effective practices from leading agroholdings and farms in terms of hiring, training and material incentives for personnel are given. Based on the analysis of statistical data and presented graphs, the article formulates the main barriers to the development of human resources associated with limited housing infrastructure, insufficient wages and social insecurity. The authors propose a list of promising measures aimed at further improving the institutional environment and management methods in the field of labor force development in the agro-industrial complex. The results of the study may be useful for scientists, practitioners, as well as for decision makers in the field of agricultural policy and rural management.
Borzunova et al. (Mon,) studied this question.