July Labour Market News Roundup

Changes in migration strategies, employers' concerns about finding workers and maintaining profitability, and growing demand for blue-collar workers are just some of the topics widely discussed in the Polish labour market in July. We invite you to read our roundup of the most important news.

Low Unemployment Reduces Labour Market Flexibility

Our Sales Director Yuriy Grygorenko notes that low unemployment in Poland is contributing to reduced flexibility in the labour market. Employers and potential investors are increasingly concerned about the difficulty of finding suitable candidates for open positions. In the long term, this could negatively affect the economic stability of businesses.

More information in the article and video.

Consultations with Entrepreneurs on Migration Strategy

The government has concluded consultations with entrepreneurs, including representatives of Gremi Personal, on the new migration strategy. The aim was to gather opinions and suggestions from key labour market players in order to create a more effective migration policy. Our Vice-President of the Board, Karolina Szleszyńska, emphasises the need to simplify procedures for hiring workers from abroad and to adapt policy to the dynamically changing needs of the labour market.

For additional details, please see the full article.

Tough Competition for Blue-Collar Workers

The blue-collar labour market is becoming increasingly demanding. Physical workers, who are currently in very high demand, often negotiate aggressively over pay rates. Employers are forced to adjust their offers to meet growing salary expectations, which affects business costs and market competitiveness.

Full information in the PulsHR article.

Will Ukrainians Leave Poland? Worrying Forecasts

Worrying forecasts point to a possible mass departure of Ukrainian workers from Poland. The reasons for this scenario may include administrative difficulties in Poland and more attractive employment conditions offered by other European countries. Such a situation could significantly impact the Polish labour market, which has benefited for years from the inflow of workers from Ukraine.

Details are available in the full article.

Side Jobs as a Way to Make Ends Meet

According to a new study, as many as 41% of workers take on additional paid work outside their main job to supplement their household budgets. Companies are watching this trend with great caution, concerned about the quality of their services and their reputation in the labour market. We are seeing a significant intensification of this trend, and some employers are still hesitant to introduce non-compete policies for their employees.

More information can be found in the full article.

Summary

From migration strategies to the growing number of workers earning money on the side — all these factors have a significant impact on both employers and employees alike. We encourage you to follow developments in the coming months to understand how these changes will shape the future of the labour market in Poland and to prepare your business for any eventuality.