Despite offering attractive benefits, companies seeking seasonal employees struggle to attract interested individuals, the agency wrote, quoting an article published in the Gazeta Wyborcza daily.
According to the newspaper, although job offers for seasonal positions such as hotel receptionists, chefs, bartenders, and cleaning staff are widely advertised online, takers are few.
Although companies offer enticing benefits including study support, company product and service discounts, subsidies for sports activities, private medical plans, course and training subsidies, employee referral programs, as well as complimentary drinks and snacks, they still struggle to fill positions with staff.
"In this sector, it's the jobs that seek people, not the other way around", Gazeta Wyborcza wrote.
"Overall, we are witnessing an exodus of workers from the service sector", Monika Banyś of the recruiting company Personnel Service was quoted as saying.
"This is partly due to reduced interest in working in Poland among Ukrainian citizens. They are leaving for Germany, Scandinavia, and Canada for better wages", she added.
These markets were previously inaccessible to Ukrainians, requiring language exams and challenging visa procedures. Before the Russian invasion more than two years ago, they had to pass language exams, and obtaining visas was difficult. Now, with increased opportunities and fewer restrictions, they are finding new prospects, according to Banyś.
Those willing to work seasonally now prefer to do so abroad.
"A salary of PLN 6,000 (EUR 1,400) net is considered good in Poland, but in Germany or the Netherlands, the minimum wage is EUR 1,500. That's the starting point; in reality, earnings can be significantly higher", Banyś clarified.
Currently, the most popular destinations for Polish citizens seeking employment abroad include Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Scandinavia, particularly Norway, according to PAP.
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Source: PAP