The essential importance and scientific justification of approaches to the formation and development of labor potential in Ukraine

The subject of the research. The article proves that the socio–economic development of Ukraine
largely depends on the volume and efficiency of the use of labor potential in today’s extremely difficult
economic conditions. It was determined that priorities in the preservation and development of labor
potential are an important part of the state social policy. The date of appearance of the concept of
«labor potential» in domestic science is indicated.
The research methods. Labor potential, in the context of human resources, is defined as an integral
assessment of the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the economically active population.
The labor potential as a form of manifestation of the human factor in production is outlined, the levels
of manifestation are determined.
The results of the work. It was determined that the initial structural unit of the labor potential
is the labor potential of the worker (personality), which serves as the basis for the formation of labor
potentials at higher structural levels.
Scope of the results. The components of the labor potential of the worker (personality) and
its components are given. Generalized indicators of labor potential at the level of society have been
determined. The main scientific approaches to the study of labor potential are highlighted.
Conclusions. Labor potential as «opportunities» was studied. The economic essence of the concept
of development in relation to a person is defined. scientific approaches to defining the content of the
term «economically active population» were supplemented and the economic essence of the term
«labour potential of the country» was defined.