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Here you'll find up-to-date commentary, analysis and short guides on what's happening in the world of HR, recruitment and legal employment of foreigners. Written by practitioners - for companies and people who want to stay one step ahead of changes.
The Ministry of the Interior and Administration has published a draft amendment to the Act on Foreigners, which is intended to speed up the issuance of
The first half of 2026 showed one thing—the job market isn't slowing down, and the pace of legislative changes
The labor market in Poland is changing rapidly. Employers are increasingly turning to temporary work and outsourcing
Salary transparency has been one of the hottest topics in the job market for several years. The upcoming changes resulting from
Companies that use service agreements, B2B contracts, and other forms of civil-law cooperation should closely monitor
For many manufacturing companies, the vacation season is one of the most demanding times of the year. With
Rising labor costs, fluctuating order volumes, seasonal spikes in production, and increasing difficulties in recruiting employees
It has been almost a year since the immigration law reform took effect, which was intended to simplify and speed up
The Polish labor market is clearly picking up speed in the temporary employment sector. For several months now, employers have been searching more and more intensively for
Recruiting foreign nationals today requires more than just knowledge of the regulations governing work and residence permits. An increasing number of
Starting May 4, 2026, it is possible to submit applications for a CUKR Residence Card. This
The MOS 2.0 system has just been launched. The new tool for submitting residence permit applications is designed to streamline administrative processes,
In 2026, the welding industry is operating under entirely new conditions. It is no longer just a matter of
The reform strengthening the powers of the State Labor Inspectorate is now a reality. The new regulations will take effect on the 8th
In 2026, manufacturing companies are facing one of the biggest operational challenges of recent years:
We're almost at the end of the first quarter of 2026—and one thing is clear: market trends
The job market is changing faster than ever before. Automation, digitization, and demographic shifts mean that
An increasing number of inspections by the National Labor Inspectorate (PIP) and the Border Guard are uncovering cases of the so-called “student scam.” This refers to
The new year is off to a fast start and brings three developments that should be of interest to HR departments and management teams
The President of the Republic of Poland signed the Act of January 23, 2026, on the termination of measures resulting from
Attention! The minimum wage for EU Blue Card holders is changing! The Central Statistical Office has announced the average wage
🚨 On March 5, 2026, key changes to the regulations governing the employment of foreign nationals will take effect.
The draft regulation, long awaited by employers, has just been published. It concerns the list of occupations in short supply, and
Recently, there have been some concerning reports that should be of particular interest to all employers who hire
Starting January 1, 2026, the rules for calculating length of service in Poland will change—and
The bill to phase out aid to Ukrainians could become one of the most groundbreaking issues
Equal pay for women and men is no longer just a slogan—it is becoming a binding legal obligation. To
The year 2026 marks the beginning of a new chapter in Polish labor law. The coming months—and in many
The year that is coming to an end was a time of intense work, dynamic growth, and building real
On December 1, a package of changes was introduced that—as previously announced—was intended to simplify and streamline
The year 2025 brings some of the most dynamic changes in the law in recent years. Updates regarding the market
Statements on entrusting work to foreigners 2025 are undergoing another major change. According to the decree of the Minister of Family,
Foreign Work Permits 2025 is entering a new, much more restrictive phase. The meeting, which was held
The new powers of PIP 2026 is a topic that has been electrifying employers, entrepreneurs and everyone for months
Starting in November, important changes may come into effect regarding what is foreign labor without
New list of shortage occupations to show up later this year! This list has finally
The President of the Republic of Poland has signed a law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens, which extends the existing rules for legal residence and
Work is underway in the Sejm on a bill that will significantly change the way foreigners legalize their stay in the
What happens after the vacations? September and October is the moment for many companies to
In recent months, the topic of employment agency rates has increasingly come up in conversations between companies
Legal employment of foreigners in Poland as of June 1, 2025 has undergone a real revolution. The new law
The labor market in Poland is changing dynamically, and with it the demands on employers are increasing
Building an in-house HR department may seem like a natural step in a company's growth. However, in many
As of June 1, 2025, Poland has a new law regulating the employment of foreigners. This
Digitization of HR communications is no longer the future, but the present. As of June 2025, new regulations
The labor market test - what was it and why did it disappear? Over the years, the labor market test
Temporary work in logistics, manufacturing and warehousing has held a leadership position for years in the
The logistics industry is not slowing down - fast processes, pressure of deadlines and seasonal increases make it
Does training for temporary workers really pay off? Although many employers view it as an unnecessary
Is process outsourcing just a temporary solution in difficult times? There has been a lot of buzz around this service
Foreign workers - the hidden power of the Polish economy The number of legal workers is growing every year
Why is legalization of work and residence in Poland so important? As of June 1, 2025.
In many companies, onboarding temporary workers looks like throwing someone in at the deep end quickly - and it is.
Working in Poland? For many, it's a huge opportunity - and an equally big challenge. We know perfectly well,
Until recently, temporary work was mainly associated with casual jobs for the vacations. Today
Hiring foreign workers is a way for many companies to fill staffing gaps and increase