On November 27, 2024, a Business Dialogue was held at the Krasny Oktyabr site, organized by the consulting company IBC Real Estate and the Institute of Logistics "IN-LOG". The event was attended by leaders in logistics, retail, warehousing and distribution. The main topic of discussion was changes in the labor market and personnel challenges that affect production and logistics processes.

The following companies and speakers were represented among the participants of the event:

Ekaterina Nogai, Head of the Research and Analytics Department, IBC Real Estate;
Anton Lutsevich, Director of Outsourcing Development, Gradus;
Artem Serenkov, Director of Logistics Development, VseInstrumenty.ru;
Yuri Menukhov, CEO, MBM;
Vitaly Uversky, Head of the Automation Department, FIRST;
Dmitry Blinov, Managing Director, LogistiX.
A significant place in the program was given to the speech of Anton Lutsevich, Director of Development of the Outsourcing Department of the Gradus company, who spoke about the key trends in the mass selection of line personnel for warehouses. The expert shared the key trends in the mass selection of line personnel for warehouses and production, focusing on modern tools that help to effectively solve the problems of the personnel market.

Anton Lutsevich highlighted three key aspects:

Digitalization of processes.
The use of innovative solutions, such as the GRADUS mobile application and the SIERRA system, ensures the transparency of personnel operations, reduces time costs and makes the hiring process as convenient as possible for both employers and employees.
The role of technology.
Modern tools, such as artificial intelligence, chatbots and automated dialing systems, can significantly speed up the hiring process. For example, Gradus chatbots work with candidates around the clock, helping with registration and scheduling interviews.
Demand for flexibility.
Employees increasingly prefer flexible schedules and stable payments, even if this involves giving up high one-time incomes. "Flexibility and convenience of work are becoming key factors in choosing an employer," Lutsevich noted. The Gradus company is actively adapting to market changes, providing its clients with modern solutions that help strengthen the position of the business in the face of personnel challenges.