In view of the dynamically changing labour market in Poland, temporary employment agencies play a key role in the employment of foreigners. In 2025, when the demand for foreign workers continues to grow, these agencies are becoming an indispensable partner for both companies and foreign workers. With their knowledge and experience, they support processes such as legalisation of work of foreigners, international recruitment and adaptation of employees to new conditions.

How do temporary employment agencies work?

International recruitment process

Temporary employment agencies specialise in recruiting workers from different countries, such as Ukraine, Belarus or Asian countries. They use advanced recruitment tools such as ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and online platforms to quickly match candidates with employers. In Poland, the most commonly sought after are:

• manual workers,
• machine operators,
• warehousemen,
• as well as professionals in the IT industry.

Legalisation of residence and work

One of the agency's most important tasks is to help legalise the stay and work of foreigners. In practice, this means:

• Retrieved from work permits (e.g. type A) or folding notification of work assignment.
• Reporting of employment to Social Security and other state institutions.
• Assistance in obtaining a PESEL number and setting up bank accounts.

Administrative services

Agencies take over the entire administrative process related to employment, including:

• Drafting of employment or civil law contracts.
• Maintenance of personnel and payroll records.
• Issuing of employment certificates upon termination of cooperation.

Benefits for employers

Working with a temporary work agency brings many advantages to companies, especially in the context of hiring foreigners:

1. employment flexibility

Agencies enable companies to quickly adapt the number of employees to current needs. This is particularly important in seasonal industries such as agriculture or logistics.

2. saving time and resources

Employers do not have to deal with complex recruitment procedures or formalities related to the legalisation of residency themselves. Agencies take over these responsibilities, allowing companies to focus on operations.

3. minimising legal risks

With their knowledge of labour and immigration law, agencies ensure that all activities comply with current regulations, minimising the risk of financial penalties.

4. access to a broad pool of candidates

Agencies have extensive international networks, which allows them to quickly find suitable candidates even for hard-to-fill positions.

Benefits for foreigners

Temporary employment agencies also support the foreign workers themselves, helping them to find their way on the Polish labour market and deal with all the necessary formalities.

Pre-work support

• Organisation of transport to Poland and accommodation.
• Assistance in obtaining a PESEL number and opening a bank account.
• Preparatory training on the specifics of the Polish labour market.

Support during employment

• Constant contact with agency coordinators.
• Help with problems of adaptation to a new environment.
• Opportunities to participate in professional and language training.

Challenges facing temporary employment agencies

Despite the many benefits of working with agencies, the sector also faces challenges:

1. Declining number of candidates - With the improving economic situation in neighbouring countries, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable workers from abroad.
2. Rising employment costs - The increase in the minimum wage and the cost of legalising residency affects the profitability of the agency's operations.
3. Changing legislation - New regulations on the employment of foreigners require agencies to constantly adapt to current requirements.

Summary

Temporary work agencies are an indispensable element of the Polish labour market, especially in the context of employing foreigners. Thanks to their knowledge and experience, they make it easier for companies to attract qualified labour and help foreigners find their way in a new professional environment. Their role will grow with the increasing demand for flexible forms of employment and specialised handling of formalities related to the legalisation of stay and work of foreigners.