The Polish labor market is clearly picking up speed in the temporary employment sector.
For several months now, employers have been increasingly seeking temporary workers, and April alone saw a noticeable increase in demand.
Experts point out that this trend will continue to intensify in May and June—mainly due to seasonal factors in certain industries, companies’ preparations for the summer vacation period, and an increase in consumer spending.
However, there is more to the growing interest in temporary work than just seasonal factors.
👉 This is the result of companies' changing approach to risk and employment costs.
Why are companies increasingly opting for temporary workers?
In 2026, entrepreneurs are operating in an environment of great uncertainty:
- business operating costs are rising,
- wage pressure is increasing,
- labor laws are becoming more restrictive,
- Inspections and formal requirements are becoming increasingly demanding.
In practice, this means that many organizations:
❌ are limiting permanent employment
❌ are taking a more cautious approach to full-time positions
❌ are looking for more flexible work arrangements
At the same time, companies must continue to:
✔️ maintain business continuity
✔️ fulfill orders
✔️ respond quickly to market changes
That is why the importance of temporary work is growing.
The temporary employment market is growing
According to experts' estimates, temporary employment agencies currently have about 1 million workers.
This is the result of several factors:
- greater availability of candidates in the local market,
- a decrease in the number of people going abroad to work,
- the growing popularity of flexible employment models.
More and more employees are choosing to stay in Poland, which increases the availability of talent for companies operating locally.
Competition for employees remains fierce
However, the growing number of available workers does not mean the end of competition for talent.
From the candidates' perspective, the following factors remain crucial:
✔️ Salary
✔️ Attendance and performance bonuses
✔️ On-call allowances
✔️ Transportation to work
✔️ Housing
✔️ Non-wage benefits
In practice, companies are increasingly competing not only on the basis of pay rates, but also on the basis of their overall work organization model.
Which industries are seeing the strongest growth in employment?
The greatest increase in demand for temporary workers is evident in the following industries:
- production
- logistics
- warehouse
- construction
- culinary
- hotel
- agricultural and horticultural
It is these sectors that are feeling the impact the most:
- seasonality,
- fluctuations in orders,
- the need to scale teams quickly.
Temporary Work as Part of an Operational Strategy
In 2026, temporary work will no longer be just a “stopgap” solution.
It is becoming increasingly common:
👉 as part of companies' operational strategies
Why? Because it allows you to:
- faster response to market changes
- reduction of fixed costs
- greater organizational flexibility
- more stable production and logistics planning
This is particularly important in industries where business continuity is critical.
From the perspective of the labor market, it is clear that companies are becoming increasingly cautious when making decisions about permanent employment.
At the same time, they cannot afford to:
- staff shortages
- delays
- operational downtime
That is why partners who are able to:
- deliver proven teams quickly
- ensure formal compliance
- maintain process stability
In practice, it is flexibility and operational security that are now becoming the key factors in a company’s competitive advantage.
The increase in demand for temporary workers is one of the most pronounced trends in the labor market in 2026.
Companies are increasingly opting for models that:
- help reduce the risk,
- increase flexibility,
- help maintain business continuity.
Temporary work is thus becoming not only a response to seasonality, but also an important element of modern organizational management.