The European Employment Strategy as a Tool Promoting Ukraine's Integration

Purpose - The article aims to study and compare the experience of the European Union and Ukraine in relation to measures promoting employment. Design/methodology/approach - Both a quantitative and qualitative approach has been employed. Findings - After illustrating the core directions of its employment policies, the Ukrainian government failed to successfully implement them. Research limitations/implications - The shortcomings affecting employment initiatives in Ukraine should be eliminated, while higher protection should be implemented for people at work. Originality/value - The paper focuses on the problems of employment provision, which are common to Ukraine and the EU.