Ukrainians increasingly want to stay in Poland

Although the number of foreigners employed in Poland has not yet returned to the pre-pandemic level, the return is noticeable. This is good news for employers who still need well-trained and prepared Ukrainians. These are the conclusions of the just-published report of the Impel Group ‘Ukrainians on the Polish labor market - experiences and prospects’ conducted among employees working in our country from across the eastern border.

The report was prepared by the Impel Group on the basis of a survey conducted in August - September 2020. The results indicate that 67 percent of Ukrainians are satisfied with their life in Poland. This percentage could be higher as 53 percent of those polled feel less satisfied with the pandemic. 41 percent want to stay permanently.

"So they are looking for employers who will make it easier for them. The feeling of security and belonging is primarily due to legal forms of employment, which translates into their satisfaction with their stay in Poland and makes them stay longer. Their satisfaction and willingness to live in our country permanently has a positive effect on the labor market, bringing many benefits to the economy and employers. This is best evidenced by the fact that almost half of them decide on the complicated and long-term procedure of obtaining residence cards," said Edyta Olko, president of the board of Sanpro Synergy, which consistently employs more and more specialists from Ukraine, later delegating them to work as part of the outsourcing of processes, mainly industrial.

(WBJ)