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By Michael Dembinski and Dorota Kierbiedź, membership Director
Poland’s HR landscape in early 2026 reflects a labour market that remains tight, complex and increasingly regulated. Demographic pressures, skills shortages and rapid technological change are reshaping how organisations recruit, develop and retain talent. At the same time, EU-driven reforms around pay transparency and labour compliance are prompting companies to reassess remuneration structures, employment models and governance practices.
By Marcin Cichy, BPCC managing director
As winter turns to spring, the British-Polish Chamber of Commerce continues to strengthen both dialogue and cooperation across sectors and borders – thanks to the active engagement of our members and partners.
In an interview with Sławomir Paruch from PCS Paruch Chruściel Stępień Kanclerz, the key HR law changes for 2026 are unpacked – from expanded labour inspectorate powers to pay transparency and anti-bullying reforms. The discussion highlights practical risks, compliance priorities and why prevention should start now.
Gosia Podrażka from Prudential Polska (Pru) brings focus to bear on pay transparency, hybrid work and leadership development in a competitive financial-services market. She explains how flexibility, trust and strong internal talent pipelines underpin Pru’s evolving employee value proposition.
Monika Marczak from Wyborowa Pernod Ricard sets out how the group’s global employee-value proposition pillars translate into local practice, highlighting authenticity, candidate experience and the culture of convivialité as key drivers of attraction, inclusion and long-term employee engagement.
In a conversation with Alex Shteingardt from Hays, the Polish labour market is examined from a recruitment perspective. Despite skills shortages and demographic pressure, the country remains attractive for high-value operations – provided investors plan regionally, invest in skills and prepare for pay transparency.
Anita Rogalska from Provident Polska discusses how a 13-time Top Employer sustains momentum amid regulatory change, digital transformation and hybrid work. She explains how purpose, inclusion and transparent communication underpin retention, engagement and long-term organisational stability.
Dr Karolina Watras from Akademeia High School reflects on the school’s first decade and its vision as a ‘pre-university university’, highlighting academic excellence, holistic development and global university placements – alongside a conference on lifelong learning organised with BPCC.
Several contributors explore how organisations are adapting leadership models and HR practices to a rapidly changing environment. Ilona Węgłowska-Hajnus from PwC Poland argues that HR Tech and AI alone cannot fix flawed people-operations models, explaining why managed services and clear governance are essential to translate technology investment into measurable business value.
Agnieszka Kulikowska from Velaris Executive Search suggests that Poland’s role in multinational operating models is evolving from delivery hub to decision-making centre, as leadership capability deepens and organisations increasingly consider locating senior mandates in Poland.
Malgorzata Motloch from VML Enterprise Solutions reflects on why authentic communication remains a leader’s greatest asset in an AI-accelerated workplace.
Katarzyna Zaremba from AstraZeneca explores how employers can respond to skills shortages, demographic change and rising expectations through AI-enabled HR, multigenerational teams and a strong human-centred culture.
Milena Kowalik-Szeruga from Crowe Poland adds a governance perspective, arguing that AI adoption without transparency and human oversight carries hidden operational and cultural risks.
Another group of articles examines the structural forces shaping Poland’s labour market. Magdalena Panońko from GS Services explores how structural skills deficits are creating operational risks in IT delivery.
Izabela Walczewska-Schneyder from Grupa Oryx considers the long-term implications of demographic ageing and workforce decline, highlighting flexible employment models as a practical response.
Standard Chartered Poland describes its shift from role-based careers to a skills-first ecosystem supported by AI-powered talent marketplaces and continuous feedback.
Krzysztof Jaszczuk from Sysco Polska presents the Ro(o)tation project, supporting long-term unemployed and neurodivergent candidates as part of a broader effort to unlock under-utilised talent.
Hubert Kowalski from Déhora Polska examines how self-rostering and flexible scheduling are transforming shift work in Poland’s industrial sector.
A number of contributions focus on the regulatory environment shaping employment and HR policy. Michał Wysłocki from EY Poland explains how the phasing-out of the Ukrainian Special Act will reshape immigration and employment rules for Ukrainian nationals working in Poland.
Alicja Bielawska from IMD Corporate analyses how post-Brexit rules have transformed the way UK employers hire EU nationals.
Dr Szymon Kubiak and Natalia Bigdowska from Wardyński & Partners examine how digital platforms could reshape temporary work in Poland – while highlighting the legal risks and regulatory boundaries involved.
Anna Misiak, Rafał Sidorowicz and Agnieszka Telakowska-Harasiewicz from MDDP explore proposed reforms expanding the powers of Poland’s labour inspectorate.
Bogusław Kapłon from DZP examines how younger generations view pay transparency as a cultural norm rather than merely a regulatory obligation.
Monika Krzyszkowska-Dąbrowska and Zofia Jasińska from Addleshaw Goddard analyse how new pay-transparency rules may reshape discrimination litigation.
Finally, Dorota Grudzień Molenda from Arthur Hunt Consulting Polska – together with academic experts – explains how rigorous econometric analysis can help organisations measure gender pay gaps in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
Education and lifelong learning also feature prominently in this issue. The British Council considers whether AI-powered translation tools are changing the role of English in international business communication.
Agnieszka Jarosz from ACCA Northern & Eastern Europe explores how AI is reshaping finance careers while reinforcing the strategic role of HR in skills development.
Tom McGrath from the British Primary School of Wilanów argues that education must go beyond academic achievement to develop life competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration and emotional intelligence.
Finally, Dr Małgorzata Adamczyk from Supradent and Supramed medical centre highlights how modern diagnostics, advanced technologies and interdisciplinary care can support prevention, wellbeing and professional performance – reminding us that health remains one of the most important foundations of productivity and quality of life.
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