Poland's economy is growing, inflation is gradually slowing down, and businesses are once again actively planning for development. This is creating favourable conditions on the labour market as early as the beginning of 2026. If current forecasts hold, employers will once again be competing for workers — which means potential wage growth and more job opportunities.
According to Gremi Personal data, in the third quarter of 2025 businesses are showing notable optimism about hiring. 27% of companies plan to increase headcount 67% — keep it unchanged only 6% — reduce staff
After the challenging years of 2023–2024, Polish employers are gradually returning to growth plans. Even despite the summer slowdown, many companies expect a revival in domestic demand and are preparing for a new phase of expansion.
If the economic situation at the end of 2025 meets forecasts, competition for workers will intensify. This could lead to: wage increases better working conditions a greater number of job vacancies.
At the same time, a certain balance will be maintained due to the recent rise in unemployment and the growing number of foreign workers. This will help avoid a sharp labour shortage and smooth out seasonal fluctuations in demand.
For Ukrainians already working in Poland or those planning to move there, these changes look promising. Wage growth and more stable demand for workers are expected in key sectors: manufacturing,logistics,food processing,construction,services.
Moreover, the revival of investment means more long-term contracts — an important factor for those seeking stable employment and planning to remain in Poland for an extended period.
It is worth noting that the recovery of demand in specific professions will be gradual — due to seasonality and the growing foreign workforce. But the overall trend for Ukrainian workers remains encouraging.
If current forecasts hold and the economy meets expectations at the end of 2025, competition among employers for workers is expected to intensify. That could lead to wage increases, better working conditions and more job vacancies, though the recovery in demand will be gradual.
According to Gremi Personal data for the third quarter of 2025, 27% of companies plan to increase headcount and 67% intend to keep it unchanged. Only 6% plan to reduce staff, which shows notable optimism about hiring.
Wage growth and more stable demand for workers are expected in key sectors: manufacturing, logistics, food processing, construction and services. Revival of investment is also expected to bring more long-term contracts, which matters for those planning to stay in Poland.
Not a sharp one. The recent rise in unemployment and the growing number of foreign workers help maintain a balance on the labour market. This should avoid a sharp labour shortage and smooth out seasonal fluctuations in demand, although demand in some professions will recover gradually.
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