Foreigners on the Polish labour market
National structure
The largest group of foreigners working in Poland are citizens of Ukraine and Belarus. The number of workers from Georgia, India and Vietnam is besides increasing. The influx of workers from different parts of the planet becomes a permanent part of the Polish labour market.
Employment scale
According to the Central Statistical Office data, last year about 1 million foreigners worked in Poland. This means a unchangeable increase in the share of abroad workers in the economy.
Most frequently cast industries
Foreigners find employment mainly in:
• transport
• order services,
• care services.
In the industrial sector, they frequently execute functions requiring method qualifications, specified as:
• Welders,
• machinery operators,
• Electricians.
Importance of older workers
These industries let for effective usage of the experience and maturity of older workers.
Employers peculiarly appreciate:
• the work and stableness of women employed to care for children and the elderly,
• professional and long-term experience of craftsmen working in method professions.
Conclusion
Foreigners play an increasingly crucial function in the Polish economy, both in the service and industrial sectors. Their participation supports the improvement of industries requiring skilled workers, while allowing employers to benefit from the competences and experience of older people.
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