Paradox in job market: 100,000 unfilled positions, others without jobs for months
Despite over 100,000 job vacancies reported in Poland in Q1 2025—likely double in reality—many qualified professionals remain unemployed for months. The mismatch between employer needs and job seekers' expectations lies not just in skills, but also in location, salary, remote work options, and company values. Sectors like manufacturing, construction, and logistics face the biggest labor shortages, especially for manual jobs.
Meanwhile, highly experienced professionals struggle to find fitting roles, particularly outside major cities. Nearly 50% of companies report recruitment difficulties, especially for managerial roles, citing high salary expectations, skill mismatches, and candidate withdrawals. Surveys show workers increasingly demand flexibility, remote work, and value alignment—highlighting a growing disconnect in Poland's evolving labor market.
