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Gig Work Index for Q4 2026
End-of-year recruitment surge. As many as 70% of companies in Poland plan to hire temporary workers
18%
net employment outlook
4Q2026
4%
temporary work
market value
4%
temporary work
9135,69 PLN
4%
temporary work
market value
3%
the value of the HR services market
revenue in Q2 2026: PLN 1.86 billion
4%
number of job offers
market value
5,8%
unemployment
0.3 percentage points y/y
18%
net employment outlook
4Q2026
4%
temporary work
market value
3%
the value of the HR services market
revenue in Q2 2026: PLN 1.86 billion
4%
number of job offers
market value
5,8%
unemployment
0.3 percentage points y/y
The most important information
4,0%
Temporary work
The temporary work segment reached PLN 1,159 million in turnover (+4% y/y). It is estimated that the value of the entire temporary work market in Poland (including non-associated companies) reached PLN 2.0 billion in 2Q2026.
4,0%
The average salary in February
In February 2026, the average gross monthly salary in the enterprise sector (in units with more than 9 employees) amounted to 9135.69 PLN and, like in January this year, was 6.1% higher than a year ago (compared to an increase of 7.9% in February of the previous year).
5,8%
Unemployment
Unemployment rate in August: 5.8% (unchanged compared to July 2026; up 0.3 percentage points y/y).
6,1%
Unemployment
According to GUS data, the registered unemployment rate was 6.1% and increased by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month and by 0.6 percentage points in relation to the same period last year.
18%
Employment forecast 4Q2026
From October to December, 32% of organizations plan to expand their teams, while 15% declare job cuts.
31%
Employment forecast 2Q2026
4 out of 10 employers plan to hire new employees, while 1 out of 10 is considering reducing staff.
7%
Recruitments
In 2Q2026, a clear recovery was recorded in the permanent recruitment segment carried out for Polish employers. The turnover of PFHR member companies in this area reached PLN 75 million. This represents a 7% increase compared to 2Q2025 and a clear acceleration compared to 1Q2026 - an increase of 6% q/q.
7%
Recruitments
In 2Q2026, a clear recovery was recorded in the permanent recruitment segment carried out for Polish employers. The turnover of PFHR member companies in this area reached PLN 75 million. This represents a 7% increase compared to 2Q2025 and a clear acceleration compared to 1Q2026 - an increase of 6% q/q.
3,0%
HR services market
Total turnover of PFHR member companies in Q2 2026 increased by 3% year-on-year, reaching PLN 1,858 million.
3,0%
HR services market
Total turnover of PFHR member companies in Q2 2026 increased by 3% year-on-year, reaching PLN 1,858 million.
4%
Job offers in August 2026
In August 2026, 257,046 new job offers appeared on the 50 largest recruitment portals in Poland, 4% more than the previous year
4%
Job offers in August 2026
In August 2026, 257,046 new job offers appeared on the 50 largest recruitment portals in Poland, 4% more than the previous year
4,0%
Temporary work
The temporary work segment reached PLN 1,159 million in turnover (+4% y/y). It is estimated that the value of the entire temporary work market in Poland (including non-associated companies) reached PLN 2.0 billion in 2Q2026.
7%
Recruitments
In 2Q2026, a clear recovery was recorded in the permanent recruitment segment carried out for Polish employers. The turnover of PFHR member companies in this area reached PLN 75 million. This represents a 7% increase compared to 2Q2025 and a clear acceleration compared to 1Q2026 - an increase of 6% q/q.
5,8%
Unemployment
Unemployment rate in August: 5.8% (unchanged compared to July 2026; up 0.3 percentage points y/y).
3,0%
HR services market
Total turnover of PFHR member companies in Q2 2026 increased by 3% year-on-year, reaching PLN 1,858 million.
18%
Employment forecast 4Q2026
From October to December, 32% of organizations plan to expand their teams, while 15% declare job cuts.
4%
Job offers in August 2026
In August 2026, 257,046 new job offers appeared on the 50 largest recruitment portals in Poland, 4% more than the previous year
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The most important information about the job market in one place
daneHR.pl, a service created by the Polish HR Forum, collects the most important data regarding the labor market - from employment and salaries to trends in technology usage and its impact on the labor market, as well as the development of the HR services sector and the employment of foreigners. All news and analyses are available in one place.