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Poland’s Ukrainian Workforce Is Becoming More Male and More Working-Age

At the end of 2025, 956,936 Ukrainian residents were covered by temporary protection in Poland. Although the total was slightly lower than a year earlier, the demographic structure changed significantly. The number of working-age men continued to rise, the female population declined and economically active age groups accounted for a larger share of the total — a shift that could have important consequences for Polish employers.

Poland’s Foreign Workforce Reaches 1.13 Million, Up 7.1% Year on Year

A record 1.13 million foreign nationals were working in Poland at the end of February 2026, around 75,000 more than a year earlier. Foreign labour is becoming an increasingly important part of the country’s workforce, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, construction and business support services. Ukrainian nationals remain by far the largest group, accounting for nearly 68% of all foreign workers.

Foreign Employment in Poland Rises 7.1% to Record 1.13 Million

The number of foreign nationals working in Poland reached a record 1.13 million at the end of February 2026, rising 7.1% year-on-year, according to Statistics Poland (GUS). Ukrainian citizens remained by far the largest group, while foreign workers continued to play a particularly important role in manufacturing, logistics, construction and business support services.

AI Skills Are Becoming a Standard Requirement in Poland’s Job Market

Demand for artificial intelligence skills is rising across Polish companies. The number of job...

Foreign Work Permits in Poland Fall 22%

Poland’s economy is accelerating, driving technological transformation, but the flow of workers from abroad...
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Layoffs Put Company Values to the Test: Why Health-Focused Outplacement Matters

Employer branding is usually associated with how a company treats the employees who remain with the organisation — the benefits it offers, the workplace...

Poland’s Labour Market Relies on 1.12 Million Foreign Workers

At the end of January 2026, 1,119,036 foreigners were working in Poland, an increase of 7.1% year on year, although the figure was 1.9%...

AI Is Reshaping Work, Recruitment and Team Management

Artificial intelligence is becoming a standard workplace tool and is having an increasingly strong impact on how organisations operate. The latest Talent Trends 2026...

Poland’s Labour Market: Which Jobs Dominate, Where Young Workers Are Missing and Who AI Could Replace

Statistics Poland has published the first dataset of this level of detail on the occupations people actually perform in Poland — not the professions...

Poland’s Construction Sector Faces Growing Demand for Skilled Specialists

Construction is currently recording the highest demand for workers among all industrial segments. According to Grafton Recruitment’s Industrial Salary Report 2026, strong recruitment activity...

IT Job Market in Poland: Hiring Rises, but Junior Candidates Face Fierce Competition

The first half of 2026 brought more recruitment activity to Poland’s IT job market, but also intense competition for entry-level roles. According to a...

AI Specialists in Poland Can Earn Up to PLN 50,000 a Month

Senior AI Solutions Architects can earn as much as PLN 50,000 gross per month in Poland, according to a new salary report from recruitment...

Wage Growth in Poland Slows Further: May Records the Second-Weakest Result in Two Years

May’s wage data for Poland’s enterprise sector confirm a further slowdown in pay growth. Average wages increased by 5.8% year on year, compared with...

B2B Contracts Under Scrutiny by Poland’s Labour Inspectorate

From 8 July 2026, Poland’s National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) will gain new powers to issue decisions, including decisions reclassifying B2B contracts as employment relationships,...

AI May Not Replace Everyone, but It Could Change How Everyone Works

For decades, technological progress has primarily meant higher productivity. Machines replaced people in the heaviest and most repetitive tasks, while also creating entirely new...

One in Three Companies in Poland Plans to Hire in Q3 2026, While Nearly Half Expect No Staffing Changes

One in three companies in Poland plans to recruit new employees between July and September. At the same time, one in five employers intends...

More Than 1.14 Million Foreigners Work in Poland. Ukrainians Remain the Largest Group, but the Number of Workers from Colombia and India Is Rising...

According to the latest data from Statistics Poland, 1.141 million foreigners were working in Poland at the end of December 2025. On an annual...

Women on Boards Directive Could Reshape Corporate Governance in Poland

Data from the DEI Champions Club report show that in Poland women head only 5% of companies and account for 14% of people sitting...

Doctor, IT Specialist, Lawyer: These Are the Professions Parents Most Often Choose for Their Children

Although paramedic was named the most respected profession, it is not the occupation parents most often want for their children. That title goes to...
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Private Capital Flows into Poland’s Defence Sector, but Regulatory Barriers Remain

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Poland Moves to Protect Farmers from Rural Neighbour Disputes

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On 18 August, the Polish government is due to consider amendments aimed at strengthening legal protection for agricultural activity. President Karol Nawrocki, as well...

Record-Low Vistula Levels Highlight Growing Water Stress in Poland

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