Inflation drives wage claims
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The year 2022, even before it began for good, was already baptized as a year of high prices. According to analysts from Credit Agricole bank, food is to cost 5.6 percent more this year than in 2021. We will pay much more for electricity and gas. According to the data provided by the Energy Regulatory Office, gas bills will increase by 54 percent, and electricity bills – by 24 percent.
Soaring inflation will make wage claims stronger than ever this year. The Polish Deal will do its part. Professionals and managers will want to compensate for higher taxes. Many have already applied for pay rises.
"It is not even about the actual level of inflation itself, but how much price changes are felt in household budgets. This is also related to the issue of tax changes, which for many employees are unclear and their effects will only be assessed after some time, often only with the tax settlement at the beginning of 2023. Many employees feel that price changes and tax changes are unfavorable to their wallets, so it will increase financial expectations," Mateusz Żydek, Randstad Polska spokesman, said.
