The company's founder, Krzysztof Inglot, has highlighted key trends expected to impact workers and employers, including the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and the introduction of transparent salary ranges.
Inglot said that wage growth, which began slowing in spring 2024, is likely to remain modest in 2025.
While employers are still planning salary increases, these are expected to average between 5 percent and 8 percent, a significant decrease from the double-digit raises seen in previous years.
Inglot attributed this to economic uncertainty prompting more cautious financial decisions by companies.
The report also showed that 55 percent of companies in Poland are ready to implement automation and AI solutions—a significant shift from just two years ago when the majority were not planning such changes.
Inglot noted that AI is reshaping job roles by eliminating routine tasks while creating demand for specialists in new areas.
However, he criticized Polish universities for lagging behind in adapting their curricula to meet these emerging needs, warning that without reforms, the country risked falling behind global technology leaders.
One positive trend noted in the report is the increasing adoption of transparent salary ranges in job advertisements, especially among large and international firms.
Inglot described this shift as a step toward fairness and better decision-making for job applicants.
He also pointed out that a European Union directive on pay transparency, set to take effect in the coming years, will require companies to overhaul their pay policies and address disparities.
While this may lead to challenges, such as tougher negotiations with existing staff, it could enhance employers' reputations as open and fair organizations, helping them attract top talent.
Despite advancements, Poland continues to struggle with a chronic labor shortage.
The Barometer of Professions 2025 report identifies deficits in 23 key professions, down from 29 the previous year. These include healthcare workers such as doctors and nurses, teachers, warehouse workers, and manual laborers.
The shortage is especially acute for specialists such as psychologists and elderly care workers.
Inglot predicted that process outsourcing—delegating tasks to external firms—will become increasingly important for addressing these gaps.
Personnel Service, which specializes in recruitment, outsourcing and temporary staffing, particularly for sectors such as IT and healthcare, also underscored the need for systemic changes in education.
Inglot stressed that developing future-ready skills, including digital literacy, creativity and critical thinking, is crucial for Poland to remain competitive in the AI-driven era.
“Without a reform in education and greater collaboration between universities and businesses, the labor market will struggle to meet the demands of the rapidly changing economy,” Inglot said.
(rt/gs)
Source: PAP, personnelservice.pl