Fifth, the greater use of flexible working is also likely, especially for engineers and other specialists. This will include flexible working times, higher use of part-time employment and teleworking. Russian employers will also embark on sub-contractors for particular works rather than employing own permanent personnel. All the above mentioned developments will put stronger demand for HRM function, which should take the lead in such changes. This demand will be met by quick dissemination of the best practices via professional associations, informal communications of HR managers, wider use of external trainers and consultants. In the most optimistic case, somewhere around 2008-2009 there will be a fresh start of MBA-like programs in HRM that will combine international standards of the profession with proper attention and knowledge of the local specifics.