“Whoever thinks refugees are a burden on the economy should think again,” said the UNHCR’s representative in Poland.
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Eurostat: Poland hits lowest unemployment rate on record and joint-lowest in EU
At 2.6%, Poland’s unemployment rate was well below the EU average of 5.8%.
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First cafe employing people with Down syndrome to open in Polish city
It aims to help adults with the condition become more independent and develop their social skills
Wage growth in the forestry, mining and energy sectors boosts earnings in Poland
The average salary in Poland rose by 15.8% year-on-year, while in the mining sector wages rose by 81.6% and in the forestry sector by 33.4%.
Over 100,000 Ukrainian refugees have found work in Poland since Russian invasion
Around 75% are women and half are employed in unskilled labour.
Over 30,000 Ukrainians have started work in Poland since Russian invasion
“We want Ukrainians to be able to stand on their own two feet here in Poland,” says a minister.
Unemployment in Poland falls to lowest level in decades and second lowest in EU
Unemployment in Poland was 2.9% in December 2021.
Poland rebuilds its labour market quickest in EU, according to ILO report
Poland lost the fewest work hours among EU states in 2020, at 2.1%.
Poland facing shortage of 100,000 IT specialists
With Polish IT talent being snapped up by foreign companies, Poland has itself sought to entice specialists from abroad.
Working parents in Poland – especially mothers – face new challenges during pandemic, find reports
“The positive trend securing equal opportunities for women on the job market was disrupted by the pandemic.”
Many professions emerge from pandemic with higher wages in Poland
There has been greater demand for IT, logistics and accounting services.
Poland is experiencing record immigration, but the system is struggling to cope
Marta Jaroszewicz
Poland must improve its system of issuing foreigners with residence and work permits, says the Supreme Audit Office.
