With more businesses hiring, the number of unemployed workers is gradually decreasing.

NTT (from Ha Dong, Hanoi ), who was working as an accountant for a state-owned enterprise, decided to quit due to family commitments.

After preparing to return to the labor market, Ms. T. faced difficulties finding a new job in her field. At this point, she had to lower her job search standards. She chose to work as a kitchen assistant in a restaurant.

After six months, she wanted to quit this job because of the low salary and the fact that she wasn't covered by social insurance.

At 49 years old, Ms. T. faced many obstacles when applying for a new job. She went to the Hanoi Employment Service Center for advice and job placement. This worker still hoped to work as an accountant or office worker, only requiring an average income.

Thêm nhiều doanh nghiệp tuyển người, lao động thất nghiệp giảm dần - 1 — The recruiting unit conducts online interviews with candidates (Photo: Thanh Binh).

In August, the Hanoi Employment Service Center collaborated with provinces and cities in the North to organize numerous job fairs.

According to Vu Quang Thanh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Employment Service Center, the center is strengthening both direct and online connection activities to provide maximum support to the labor supply and demand of the city in particular and the provinces in general when participating in online job fairs.

The center monitors the recruitment needs of businesses and job seekers. In particular, it supports unemployed and underemployed workers, helping them quickly find new jobs at companies that are hiring.

According to Mr. Thanh, in Hanoi, besides the group of businesses that have reduced their workforce, there are also many newly established companies and units that have not been affected and are still increasing their demand for personnel.

Another positive sign is the declining number of people registering for unemployment insurance benefits at centers, reflecting an improvement in the capital's labor market.

According to a report by the Hanoi Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, in the first eight months of the year, 155,679 workers found employment, achieving 96.1% of the annual plan.

In August alone, the entire city provided employment for 22,889 workers.

Along with supporting job placement, the Department also focuses on promoting the processing of unemployment insurance benefits and providing job counseling and placement services for the unemployed.

Specifically, in August, the Department received 8,061 applications for unemployment insurance benefits; assessed and issued decisions on unemployment insurance benefits for 7,805 people. The total amount of support provided was 212.9 billion VND.

In addition, through the activities of the Hanoi Employment Service Center and several other units, the Department has provided job placement counseling for 8,061 people and vocational training support for 30 people. The amount of vocational training support provided was 138 million VND.

In addition, during the first eight months of the year, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of the city received and reviewed 57,351 applications for unemployment insurance benefits; and issued decisions for 56,858 eligible individuals to receive unemployment insurance benefits with a total support amount of 1,568 billion VND.

This unit also provided vocational training to 615 people, with a total support amount of 2.7 billion VND. The number of unemployed people receiving unemployment insurance decreased by 12.6% compared to the same period in 2022.

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