Category: Serbia
Local Workforce Shortage in the Balkans
The chronic lack of workforce is becoming a big issue for the Balkans. With its low wages and stalled EU membership, it is especially noticeable in Montenegro in the midst of the summer season. The country is struggling to find local labour, despite being heavily reliant on tourism as a primary source of income. Many […]
Read moreSerbian Citizens Can Now Enter Iran Without a Visa
Citizens from the Republic of Serbia have been exempt from visa requirements to enter Iran. This decision was announced during the fourth meeting of the Joint Consular Commission between Iran and Serbia, where it was announced that the new plans of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran have already entered into force, VisaGuide.World reports. […]
Read moreEC: Serbia is moderately prepared in the field of employment
The positive side of the Serbian labor market is the decrease in the unemployment rate compared to the same period in the fourth quarter of 2022, the report of the European Commission showed. The report of the European Commission (EC) is of great importance for the assessment of labor and social rights in Serbia, as […]
Read moreOpen Balkan Charter, the government issues the document for employment without a residence permit in Serbia and North Macedonia
This is the document approved by the government of Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia that gives free access to the labor market of 12 million inhabitants to any interested individual. According to the protocol approved by the government and published in the official notebook, citizens will be able to apply through a special electronic platform […]
Read moreAverage salary in Serbia in April at RSD 96,614, median RSD 73,928
Average gross salaries and wages calculated for April 2024 amounted to RSD 133,356, while average net salaries and wages amounted to RSD 96,614, announced the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. Median net salaries and wages for April 2024 amounted to RSD 73,928, meaning that 50% of employees realized wages and salaries up to […]
Read more“Visa-free” workers in Open Balkans, a joint labor market in Albania, Serbia and RMV
Albanian citizens can work in Serbia and North Macedonia, just like in Albania. The Open Balkans Agreement for a common labor market is already in force. Albania, Serbia and North Macedonia have an agreement. Citizens can go to work without obstacles and paper bureaucracy in any of the two countries they are not residents of. […]
Read moreGermany’s quota for Western Balkan workers doubles
On June 1, 2024, Germany’s third stage of the Skilled Immigration Act entered into force, bringing several changes that will positively affect Western Balkan workers who want to reach the country for work purposes. The two most important changes are the introduction of a new Opportunity Card and the increased number of work visas granted […]
Read moreSerbia eases access to labor market for foreign nationals
Throughout the current year, Serbia has issued a total of 13,464 work permits to foreigners. Among them, 321 individuals obtained personal work permits, with 12 of these permits (primarily in Belgrade – nine) granted to asylum seekers. Additionally, 16 work permits were provided to foreigners classified under special categories since the beginning of the year. […]
Read moreAttracting and retaining employees one of the biggest problems for Serbian companies
The biggest challenges for companies of all sizes this year are still attracting potential candidates and retaining employees and this trend is particularly pronounced in companies with more than 300 employees, according to research conducted by Infostud. Challenges with employee motivation and organizational issues are on the rise, while for companies with up to 50 […]
Read moreThe Open Balkans initiative brought 3,300 employees to Serbia – Will we have to import labor from around the world?
The agreement on the establishment of a common labor market as part of the Open Balkans initiative had a positive effect on Serbia, because so far 3,300 people have taken advantage of this opportunity and found employment in Serbia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said. At the EU-Western Balkans summit in Kotor, he told journalists that […]
Read more