Poland’s labor market is currently grappling with a shortage of skilled workers, prompting employers to look to Central Asia, and specifically Uzbekistan, for solutions. According to Dziennik Wschodni, Polish employers have increasingly turned to Uzbek workers, who are seen as hardworking, disciplined, and eager to learn new skills across various sectors.
The focus is on attracting skilled workers to industries such as construction, manufacturing, logistics, and furniture production. Poland's employment agencies, including Worksol, have started actively recruiting from Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries to meet the rising demand. In fact, Worksol has opened a representative office in Uzbekistan to facilitate recruitment efforts.
Why Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan, along with other Central Asian nations, has a large pool of qualified workers seeking better opportunities abroad. Many Uzbeks who had previously migrated to Russia for work are now exploring opportunities in Europe, where workers’ rights are better protected. Polish companies are eager to tap into this workforce not only because of their skills but also due to the availability of labor willing to work in more favorable conditions.
Language is another advantage for Uzbek workers. Many Uzbeks speak Russian fluently, in addition to their native language, making communication with Polish employers and Russian-speaking coordinators, who often assist in Polish companies, much easier.
Currently, there are over 20,000 Uzbeks working in Poland, and the number is expected to rise as recruitment efforts intensify.
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