ASSESSMENT OF THE DYNAMICS OF LABOR PRODUCTIVITY OF A METALLURGICAL ENTERPRISE

The study is devoted to the quantitative assessment of labor productivity in an organization. The relevance of the topic is determined by several key factors: firstly, in the context of global competition in the metallurgical industry and a rapidly changing external economic environment, the efficiency of using labor resources is becoming a particularly important factor for ensuring sustainable growth and increasing the competitiveness of the enterprise.; Secondly, the introduction of modern production management technologies based on digitalization and automation of production processes affects the effectiveness of employees' work. This requires the organization to constantly analyze current labor productivity in order to identify reserves for improving the efficiency of using labor resources. The dynamics were assessed and the directions for increasing the productivity of a large metallurgical enterprise were determined. Statistical data was analyzed, quantitative and comparative analyses were carried out, information was generalized and systematized. The analysis of the dynamics of labor productivity at JSC EVRAZ ZSMK for the period 2020 ‒ 2025 is presented. The main indicators reflecting the level of efficiency of using the enterprise's labor resources are considered. Conclusions are drawn about a steady positive change in the organization of processes and optimization of the work of employees. The impact of internal and external factors on changes in labor productivity has been assessed. The key factors allowing to increase production volumes and improve the quality of products, including modernization of production, introduction of digital technologies and a change in the organizational structure, have been identified. Based on statistical data, current trends have been identified and directions for increasing labor productivity at the enterprise have been proposed. The need to continue investing in innovation and developing a results-oriented corporate culture was emphasized.

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