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Colossal imbalance: In Ukraine, the number of job seekers is growing three times faster than the number of vacancies.

According to the NBU, in November the growth in the number of submitted resumes (labor supply) was on average 27% year-over-year, while the growth in the number of vacancies (demand) was much slower – 9% year-over-year. Although the number of job seekers is increasing, Ukraine’s labor shortage has remained the top problem for surveyed enterprises […]

American HIRE Act and its consequences for workers from Serbia: New tax threatens our IT freelancers

The proposed American legislation known as the HIRE Act (Halting International Relocation of Employment Act) was introduced in September 2025 in the U.S. Senate, initiated by Republican Senator from Ohio, Bernie Moreno. The core idea behind this legislation is to tax the practice of relocating American jobs overseas, specifically targeting companies that hire foreign firms […]

Inside Kazakhstan’s 16 Special Economic Zones: Projects and Jobs in 2025

Kazakhstan’s 16 special economic zones (SEZ) play a central role in the country’s investment strategy, offering tax incentives, simplified customs procedures and ready industrial sites. Spanning manufacturing, logistics and technology, the zones are designed to attract investors and create jobs. The Astana Times breaks down key projects and developments across all 16 zones. The SEZ […]

Georgia to end 300-GEL employment program in 2026

Georgia’s large-scale public employment scheme for socially vulnerable citizens is set to end in 2026, a significant shift in the government’s welfare and labor policy. The program, introduced by Irakli Garibashvili and funded with more than GEL 300 million over four years, provided 300-GEL monthly payments to participants while allowing them to retain their social […]

Salaries in the Polish labor market for Ukrainians

Updated employment data concerning Ukrainian nationals and their earnings within Poland has been released by the National Bank of Poland (NBP). The report shows that over 90% of Ukrainian citizens who relocated to Poland before 2022 are presently employed. The median net salary for Ukrainians working in Poland is lower than the median monthly income of Polish citizens and equals to approximately PLN 4,500 (₴52,000/$1,228).
Employment stability among refugees has also improved. The proportion of those employed under unstable contracts has decreased from 26% in 2023 to 17% in 2025 due to favorable conditions in the Polish labor market and migrants’ active integration efforts. The number of unemployed refugees in Poland has also decreased from 25% to14% for two years. Nevertheless, unemployment among refugees is still 300% higher than among Polish citizens. However, more and more refugees become self-employed.
Moreover, significantly increased administrative fees for obtaining work permits for foreign nationals, including Ukrainians, have been introduced by Poland as of December 1.

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Doubling output of existing medium-sized enterprises is Kazakhstan’s aim

A strategy to help existing medium-sized enterprises increase their production capacity two to threefold is being developed by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of National Economy, in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). It is part of the “Improving the Investment Attractiveness of Medium-Sized Businesses” program, that Deputy Minister of National Economy Yerlan Sagnaev announced at a press conference hosted by the Central Communications Service. He said that companies will receive state-backed support in the form of diagnostic assessments and customized development plans.
As Sagnaev noted, metallurgy, light industry, construction materials, mechanical engineering, and chemicals are the most active sectors. Consequently, the state plans to prioritize them through joint programs with the EBRD.
Aldo, ministry data shows that the share for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kazakhstan’s GDP is now 39.8%. The sector’s total output increased by 25% in the first half of 2025 and reached $82.6 billion. The rise of employment in the SME segment attained 3.9% (totally 4.4 million people). The highest growth was in trade, industry, construction, transport, and agriculture.
Nevertheless, according to a recent Business Climate rating by the “Atameken” National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, only 10.1% of small businesses are interested in launching new projects, while 35.4% plan to expand. It means modest requests for government support (18.8%). Also, 6.2% of respondents are considering staff cuts or closures.
According to Timur Zharkenov, Deputy Chairman of the Atameken Board, a high tax burden (28.1%), labor shortages (16.2%), and inconsistent support from local authorities for investment initiatives makes medium-sized businesses the most concerned by pressing.
As a result, a decline in orders and a rise in production costs in autumn 2025 demonstrated the urgency of state support and the need to improve operational efficiency of domestic manufacturers.

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The Polish labor market for Ukrainians; how much do they earn?

The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has released updated employment data concerning Ukrainian nationals and their earnings within Poland. According to the report, over 90% of Ukrainian citizens who relocated to Poland prior to the outbreak of war are presently employed. The median net salary for Ukrainians working in Poland is approximately PLN 4,500 (₴52,000/$1,228), […]