The number of temporary agency workers was up 3% for the full year 2016 compared to the previous year, according to the Polish Human Resources Forum (Polskie Forum HR).

Data from Polish HR Forum also showed that the average period of employment of a temporary employee was 63 days within 12 months. 

Meanwhile, there was a 2% yearly increase in the number of hours worked by temporary agency workers in 2016.

“The low increase in the number of temporary workers is primarily the result of increasing difficulty in finding candidates with the right competencies. I estimate that this will be the biggest challenge facing the Polish employers in the coming years,” Wojciech Ratajczyk, Vice President, Temporary Work, Polish HR Forum, said.