37% of Polish companies have fired people upon implementing AI, up from 30% in November

According to the "Polish Labor Market Barometer" by Personnel Service, over one-third of companies (37%) have laid off workers following the implementation of robotics or artificial intelligence in the past year. Currently, 24% of firms are integrating AI and automation, while 22% plan to do so soon, and 27% consider it for the future. Notably, larger enterprises lead in AI adoption. 31% of employers intend to retrain displaced workers, while 13% have no immediate plans but acknowledge potential future training needs. Only 3% of companies lack readiness for automation.

The study, conducted via the CAWI method, surveyed employees and employers nationwide from January 29 to February 8, 2024.