Employment opportunities remain strong

The global financial crisis has impacted the labor market as more companies announce layoffs, however, the situation in Poland remains hopeful for job seekers, according to a new report released by Manpower.

The labor market thus far remains healthy in Poland and according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, employers remain hopeful about adding employees in the first quarter of 2009. Seven out of 10 Polish employers predict no change in their workforce and one out of five Polish employers intend to add to their workforce in the coming quarter, the report stated.

"Though the Net Employment Outlook for Poland indicates a continuing positive trend for the local labor market, the Outlook is seven percentage points weaker compared to the last quarter of 2008.  Labor markets around the globe are losing momentum," Iwona Jones, country manager at Manpower Poland said. "We remain encouraged that Polish employers remain among the most optimistic in comparison to their counterparts in all 16 surveyed countries in Europe."

While subdued hiring forecasts continue to reflect the current labor market, and job seekers can expect a slower hiring pace in major labor markets, the report paints a positive picture for Polish job seekers. According to the report, Poles may remain hopeful in finding employment in the following sectors, construction, finance, real estate and others, the report stated.

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