Over 40 percent of young adults sought new jobs in Poland in 2024
Last year, over 40 percent of Polish young adults were actively seeking employment, or were planning on changing their place of work, citing low wages as the main reason for a move, a recent survey published by recruitment platform Pracuj.pl has shown.
Adults aged between 25-34 showed the highest work mobility, with 49 percent of respondents declaring that they were looking for a new job or workplace, according to the 'Career Mobility Among Poles in 2024' research conducted by ARC Rynek and Opinia and published by Pracuj.pl on Monday.
A slightly lower score (43 percent) was recorded in the 18-24 age bracket.
The study revealed that the need for a change was driven by insufficient wages, the lack of a sense of appreciation and no opportunities for development and promotion.
"Contrary to popular belief, the youngest generation on the labour market is not guided solely by passion or employment flexibility - for many, the key factor is remuneration that ensures stability and financial independence," Agata Roszkiewicz, the Pracuj.pl payment and employment benefits expert, said in a comment for the research. "This is a signal for employers that solely job perks, though crucial, are not enough to replace attractive financial conditions."
While many were on the lookout for new job opportunities, 63 percent of respondents chose to stay in their current place of employment, saying they were, among other things, satisfied with their workplace location and work atmosphere and felt appreciated at work.
The study was conducted in December 2024 on a sample of 2,059 people aged between 18 and 65. (PAP)
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