Key Trends in the National Labor Market and Their Impact on HR Policy in the Textile Industry of Uzbekistan
Keywords:
labor market, employment, unemployment, wages, human capital, HR policy, textile industry
Abstract
This article examines key trends in Uzbekistan's national labor market for 2020–2025 and their impact on HR policy in the textile industry. Based on official statistics on employment, unemployment, wages, and labor force, as well as industry-specific export data and international reports, the article assesses the industry's HR risks and structural changes affecting employment. The study's findings demonstrate that the textile industry's growing export orientation increases the need for competency development, process standardization, compliance with labor standards, and the implementation of HR analytics. The article substantiates practical HR policy approaches, including competency-based models, employee training and retention, social dialogue, and a compliance culture. It also proposes a practical KPI framework for linking competencies, discipline, and employee sustainability.
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Published
2026-01-22
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Yormatov, I. T. (2026). Key Trends in the National Labor Market and Their Impact on HR Policy in the Textile Industry of Uzbekistan. In the Center of Economy, 7(1). Retrieved from https://www.vcec.ru/index.php/vcec/article/view/176
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