Layoffs remain limited

Despite another wave of global workforce reductions during the first half of 2026, Poland has largely avoided the scale of job cuts seen in major international markets. While technology, logistics and automotive companies worldwide continue restructuring to reduce costs and invest in artificial intelligence, domestic layoffs have been concentrated in a handful of previously announced programs. Furniture manufacturer Black Red White is eliminating around 800 positions, while Orange Polska's voluntary departure program allows up to 540 employees to leave this year as part of a broader 2026–2027 agreement. 

Fujitsu continues implementing layoffs announced last year, and UBS is completing the closure of its Warsaw office, affecting approximately 1,200 jobs. Although Poland's labor market remains relatively resilient, employers are increasingly focusing on efficiency measures as economic growth moderates and digital transformation accelerates.

Source: pb.pl