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Abstract
The service sector has become a decisive driver of employment growth in the global economy, particularly in developed countries where digitalization, platform labor, and human capital investment are reshaping labor markets. The experiences of the United States, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore demonstrate diverse but interconnected models of employment formation in the service sector, including the gig economy, flexicurity, technology-driven services, service culture, and knowledge-based employment, all of which are increasingly relevant for Uzbekistan’s economic transformation. Despite extensive international experience, there is insufficient systematic analysis of how these foreign employment models can be methodologically adapted to Uzbekistan’s national conditions, taking into account institutional capacity, labor market structure, and ongoing reforms. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of service-sector employment models in developed countries and to assess their methodological significance for the modernization and diversification of employment in Uzbekistan. The findings show that employment growth in the service sector is closely linked to digital transformation, expansion of highly skilled services, labor market flexibility, and continuous investment in human capital, with consistent growth trends observed during 2020–2024 across all analyzed countries. The study provides an integrated comparative framework that connects global employment models with Uzbekistan’s reform agenda, emphasizing transferable mechanisms rather than direct replication. The results offer a methodological basis for developing national employment strategies in Uzbekistan’s service sector, supporting digital platforms, service culture development, skills training, and inclusive labor market policies to ensure sustainable and competitive employment growth.