The report of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development “Labor market, education, competences. Current trends and research results” conclude that in March 2022, the unemployment rate was lower than in February, and employment offices registered more job offers. In April, the unemployment rate fell again to 5.2% while the average monthly salary increased. The most desirable employees are IT specialists and financial directors.

According to the Grant Thornton report, in March, employers published over 360,000 new job offers on the 50 largest recruitment portals in Poland i.e. 30.1% more than in the corresponding period in 2021.

The increase in the number of new offers was visible in the IT industry professions, i.e. cybersecurity specialist (by 410%), IT administrator (by 121%) and the positions of financial director / CFO (by 222%). Among the job offers in physical occupations, the highest increase, compared to last year, was recorded for the position of cashier/salesman (by 47%). Among agglomerations in Poland, in March 2022 the lowest number of new offers was recorded in Poznań (2.700). The largest number of new job offers were published in Warsaw (44.800) and Kraków (21.300).

Also, wages show a significant improvement. According to the data from the Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS), the average monthly total (gross) salary in the enterprise sector in March 2022 amounted to PLN 6,665.64. Compared to February 2022, it increased by 7.2% and 12.4% compared to the previous year.

According to ManpowerGroup research, higher pay is the most common reason for changing jobs. Subsequently, the respondents mentioned the desire for professional development, a more advantageous form of employment with a new employer and dissatisfaction with the previous place of employment.

The report indicates the threats to the labour market in Poland. The authors of the publication note that the crisis caused by Russia’s attack on Ukraine has many socio-economic effects on the EU Member States. One of the consequences of the Russian hostilities in Ukraine is soaring volatility and energy prices across Europe. For this reason, many companies are struggling with rising raw material costs and the need to adjust production and employment levels.

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