Polish Job Market Sees Tech Rebound, Increased Pay Transparency, and AI Discussions

The first half of this year marked a significant shift in Poland's recruitment landscape. The technology sector experienced a notable rebound, leading to a surge in IT job openings. Simultaneously, employers adapted to new EU regulations, making pay transparency and gender-neutral language standard in job advertisements.

Salary ranges appeared in 32% of job postings on the pracuj.pl portal, a 27% increase from the previous year. While this trend towards transparency is positive, it is not yet a widespread practice. Despite 65% of employers offering on-site positions, hybrid work was indicated in over a quarter of ads (26%), with remote work in only about 9%.

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Candidates today approach their careers with greater awareness and expect real partnership from employers, which obliges companies to change their communication methods. This is well illustrated by the role of artificial intelligence in professional life.

Candidates are approaching their careers with greater awareness, demanding genuine partnership from employers. This is particularly evident in discussions about artificial intelligence. A report found that one-third of candidates fear AI's impact on their jobs, and nearly half of IT specialists expect recruiters to explain how AI will alter their positions and teams. Currently, only about one in nine recruiters provide this information.

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Companies must speak openly about what truly affects work and the future of employees, without avoiding difficult topics. Such openness is no longer an add-on to good HR communication, but a condition for it.

"Companies must speak openly about what truly affects work and the future of employees, without avoiding difficult topics," said Rafał Nachyna, COO of Grupa Pracuj. "Such openness is no longer an add-on to good HR communication, but a condition for it." This sentiment is echoed by 95% of respondents who believe discussions about changing jobs should be as natural as those about health or vacation plans.

The data indicates employees expect greater transparency not only during recruitment but also in daily internal communications. This principle applies to how companies discuss career development, changes, and professional futures with both candidates and current staff. Interest in AI skills among potential employees is also growing.

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This is confirmed by the results of our latest study, in which as many as 95% of respondents stated that changing jobs should be discussed as naturally as health or vacation plans.