The article presents the findings of a study examining the procedures for forming and developing personnel in agricultural enterprises. This research utilized materials from a survey conducted in the agricultural sector of Lviv region, with managers of various enterprises serving as respondents. Data was collected and processed from 73 enterprises of different sizes.

The study found that, in recent years, the number of employees in agricultural enterprises within the region has been increasing. However, these enterprises have been hiring new employees only on a limited basis. The article discusses the primary recruitment tools that have been employed and analyzes the key challenges faced by agricultural enterprises in staff development. A significant number of respondents highlighted issues related to the labor supply shortage during martial law.

Additionally, the article processes information regarding the material motivation tools used for employees and the various investment directions in personnel development within these enterprises. The prevailing approach to employee motivation is through a bonus system, which is the most commonly used method. The research also assessed the ability of enterprises to finance staff motivation and development. More than 40 percent of respondents indicated difficulties in allocating funds for employee motivation. Furthermore, one-third of the surveyed managers expressed challenges in financing investments for staff training.

The study also explored the relationship between staff development and training activities in agricultural enterprises and the size of these enterprises, measured by the number of employees. This relationship was found to be mostly weak, with major staff development and employee motivation tools being utilized similarly across enterprises of varying sizes.