Poland Plans to Recruit Sri Lankan Workers for Specific Sectors

Poland Plans to Recruit Sri Lankan Workers for Specific Sectors

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Poland plans to recruit Sri Lankan workers for specific industries.
2. The number of foreign workers in Poland increased to 1.3 million by the end of October 2023.
3. The latest EURES report shows Poland faces labor shortages in 28 occupations.

Poland is set to recruit workers from Sri Lanka to address labor shortages in specific sectors, as announced by Sri Lankan authorities.

This initiative follows an official visit by Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Ali Sabry, to Poland from July 18-21, 2024, where he met with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, according to Schengen.News.

During their meeting, Minister Sabry emphasized the need for an expedited visa facilitation process to support potential employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in Poland. Minister Sikorski proposed a Government-to-Government Agreement to create legal and dignified employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in targeted sectors.

In addition to employment opportunities, Sabry and Sikorski discussed enhancing people-to-people connections and cultural exchanges. They also recognized growth potential in areas such as port development, tourism, agro-industry, and the automotive industry. Furthermore, they addressed regional and multilateral issues, including global peace and security, sustainable development, and climate action.

Minister Sabry also met with other Polish officials to discuss trade and tourism promotion opportunities.

Number of Foreign Workers in Poland Surges, Reaching Nearly 1.3 Million in October 2023

According to the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), nearly 1.3 million foreigners were legally employed in Poland by the end of October 2023, an increase of 61,000 workers since the end of 2022.

Despite this rise, Poland's move to hire Sri Lankan workers underscores the need for additional foreign labor. An earlier report by Rzeczpospolita newspaper indicated that various sectors in Poland are experiencing a worker shortage, with the lack of local workers being a significant factor.

Poland Faces Labor Shortages in 28 Occupations, Report Reveals

The 2023 EURES report on shortages and surpluses indicates that Poland faces labor shortages in 28 occupations, despite having the lowest employment rate among EU countries. The affected sectors include skilled crafts and trades, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation.

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