New list of shortage occupations to show up later this year! This list is finally supposed to respond to the real needs of the labor market. The current list, according to many employers, does not fulfill its function - so work has begun on updating it.
The new list is expected to enable faster processing of applications for work permits and work visas in professions that are particularly in demand in Poland. The government has invited employers' organizations, which indicate that the starting point should be the barometer of deficit occupations - a tool that has been diagnosing labor shortages in specific sectors for years.
What professions are to be included in the new list?
Employers indicate that the deficit is primarily in technical, manufacturing and service occupations. Among the most frequently mentioned industries and professions are:
- Drivers,
- IT specialists,
- construction professionals,
- caregivers of the elderly,
- welders,
- medical workers,
- industrial and warehouse workers,
- Cutters, locksmiths, reinforcers, concrete workers.
These are the professions that are crucial to the stability of the labor market and the implementation of projects in the manufacturing, logistics and technical services sectors.
Challenges when creating a new list
Experts point out that creating an effective list will not be easy. Each industry will want to include its key positions, so it is important that the the criterion of the deficit of occupations be analyzed on a nationwide scale, and not just locally.
At the same time, the list alone will not solve all the problems of employers. Even if it facilitates the process of recruiting foreigners, it will still be necessary to streamlining the work of offices and speed up the processing of applications for permits.
What does this mean for employers and foreigners?
A well-developed list of shortage occupations can bring real benefits:
- shorter waiting time for a decision,
- easier access to skilled workers,
- Increasing the competitiveness of companies in the market.
It is also a step towards a A more transparent and modern system of employing foreigners, which will support the development of the economy instead of restricting it with red tape.
The new list of shortage occupations is an opportunity to better align the labor market with the actual needs of businesses. However, the key will be not only, who will be on the list, but also how quickly i efficiently offices will operate in practice.