[NEW MONITOR.HR] How is the Polish labor market changing?

We have the latest summary of key HR indicators and trends for you! The April edition of the Polish HR Forum’s HR Monitor is must-read material for every manager, recruiter, and business strategist.

What is worth knowing this month?

💰 Rising labor costs

The average hourly labor cost in Poland increased to EUR 19.1 (up from EUR 17.3 last year). This is a dynamic increase of 8.8%, placing us among the leading EU countries with the fastest pace of cost growth.

🔍 Recruitment plans (ManpowerGroup Barometer)

Despite rising costs, recruitment optimism remains strong:

• 4 out of 10 employers plan to hire new employees in Q2 2026.

• The highest demand is reported by the construction and real estate sector (+45%) and utilities (+41%).

• Challenge: Nearly 60% of companies still struggle to attract talent, especially in IT and communications.

⚖️ Important legislative changes

• On July 8, 2026, an amendment to the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) Act comes into force.

• A new draft regulation has been introduced, limiting employment under the visa-free regime for citizens of Venezuela, Colombia, and Georgia.

🚀 Launch: daneHR.pl

We have launched the daneHR.pl service! It is a modern platform that aggregates salary reports, data on the employment of foreign nationals, and analyses of technology in HR in one place.

📅 Invitation: Migration Forum 2026

As early as April 28, we invite you to Warsaw for the 2nd edition of the Migration Forum. We will discuss new recruitment directions (e.g., the Philippines), the digitalization of procedures, and the government’s integration strategy.

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