Poland is witnessing a clearly intensifying trend toward workforce reductions, as the labour market enters a phase of structural change. This is the subject of a new report based on data from the analytics centre of the international staffing company Gremi Personal.
Experts note that at the start of 2026, major businesses announced plans to lay off more than 9,000 employees — 50% more than in the same period last year. Overall indicators confirm the deteriorating situation: the unemployment rate rose to 6.1%, while the number of job vacancies fell by 67%. The sharpest drop in employment is recorded in manufacturing (automotive, furniture, and machinery sectors). At the same time, the market is becoming increasingly polarised: while some sectors are cutting headcount, logistics, HoReCa, and electronics are showing growth — largely driven by foreign labour.
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At the start of 2026, major businesses in Poland announced plans to lay off more than 9,000 employees. That is 50% more than in the same period last year, according to a report based on data from the analytics centre of Gremi Personal.
The report states that Poland's unemployment rate rose to 6.1%, while the number of job vacancies fell by 67%. Together, these figures confirm a deteriorating situation on the labour market as it enters a phase of structural change.
The sharpest drop in employment is in manufacturing, including the automotive, furniture, and machinery sectors. Meanwhile, logistics, HoReCa, and electronics are showing growth, which is largely driven by foreign labour, making the market increasingly polarised.
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