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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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On December 1, the Moscow Government's first HR conference, "Behind the Scenes," was held at the Lomonosov Innovation Cluster. Over 600 Moscow experts discussed key challenges in the sector and outlined solutions to help the city's team become even stronger.
Labor market
Representatives from HR departments at Moscow-based organizations discussed current challenges, exchanged useful tools, strengthened working relationships, and shared experiences. This open dialogue will enable Moscow organizations to make more informed personnel decisions, thereby more effectively improving the quality of life in the city.
"HR specialists often remain behind the scenes, even though their work and the right tools for attracting, retaining, and developing people directly determine the effectiveness of organizations. It was important for us to highlight those people and practices that often go unnoticed, yet actually support the city's vast system. The conference became a platform for professionals to discuss real-life work situations and share tools that influence the development of organizations in the best city on earth—the capital," said Polina Loginova, Head of the HR Services Department of the Moscow Government.
The labor market situation was a recurring theme at the conference. Key challenges facing the Moscow Government as one of the largest employers were discussed, and solutions were shared that, amidst a labor shortage, help them operate, strengthen teams, support employee development, and enhance internal expertise. A joint presentation on this topic was presented by the event organizer, the HR Services Department, and the career hh.ru platforms not only opened the meeting, but also set the general framework for discussion.
HR strategy in the public sector
One of the event's highlights was a panel discussion with representatives of the winners of the first Moscow Government HR Management Award "In Frame," previously hosted by the management team. The award finalists—leaders from Moscow government agencies and organizations, PSB Bank, and the Kazan City Hall—discussed the transformation of the HR specialist's role, shared talent attraction and retention practices, and proposed solutions for improving the effectiveness of HR management in the public sector.
The country's best HR practices received the Moscow Government's "In Frame" award.
"In a context where all industries are facing unprecedented HR challenges, the public sector must speak the same language with the labor market to remain competitive in the battle for talent. The "Behind the Scenes" conference has become a platform for such dialogue. Here, we not only diagnose common challenges—from staff turnover to finding motivated specialists—but also collaborate on innovative and proactive actions. This approach allows us not only to adapt to change but to build a HR strategy as the foundation for the smooth operation of the entire metropolis," said Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Head of Human Resources at the Moscow Metro.
The conference's key results were the creation of an environment for the free exchange of best practices and the development of a common vision for developing the HR potential of government organizations. This format supports ongoing dialogue and accelerates the implementation of modern HR solutions, strengthening teams in Moscow and other regions.
Irina Bochkova, Deputy Chief of Staff and Head of the HR Policy Department at the Kazan City Hall, noted that government agencies are currently competing with corporations for employees, requiring flexible and effective HR solutions. The best way to find them is through open dialogue and the exchange of best practices with partners from other municipalities. Together, they are creating a new paradigm for public service, instilling values of service in managers, and developing them to meet the demands of the times. According to her, by sharing unique experience, the Moscow Government is setting a trend for HR transformation and fostering growth.
Thanks to such events, the entire Moscow team becomes stronger: HR specialists are changing their approach to working with employees, which helps city services become more efficient and residents more quickly notice improvements in their usual services.
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