Category: Serbia
“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 moreGermany doubles work visas for Balkan citizens: Opportunities and salaries soar
Germany’s decision to double the number of work visas for citizens of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Albania, starting June 1, will significantly ease their stay in the country. These citizens will enjoy a privileged position in the German labor market, which is facing a shortage of workers across various skill levels, […]
Read moreMinimum wage serves more employers than employees
Laws in Serbia protect workers and their rights but also bind employers. However, many of these workers today do not have protective work gear, nor are their workplaces properly secured. Last year, 42 workers died at work. From January to March this year, there were six deaths, along with four serious injuries, with a fatal […]
Read moreInsights into Serbia’s labor landscape: Employment trends and gender disparities
On this International Labor Day, the Republic Institute of Statistics released data indicating that Serbia had an employment rate of 50.2 percent in 2023, with nearly 2.4 million registered employees in the first quarter of this year. According to the institute’s report on May 1, the employment rate for women in 2023 stood at 43.8 […]
Read moreSerbia’s Gaming Industry Sees Significant Growth and Employment Surge in 2023
In 2023, Serbia’s gaming industry earned more than 175 million euros, marking a 17 percent increase from 2022, and also saw a rise in employment, according to research from the Serbian Video Game Industry Association (SGA), the results of which were presented at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS). Mihailo Vesović, Director of Strategic Analysis, […]
Read moreJovanovic: Around 110,000 experts work in ICT sector, number expected to grow to at least 140,000 by 2027
Today, close to 110,000 experts work in the ICT sector, and by 2027, at least 140,000 are expected to work in it, the minister of information and telecommunications of Serbia, Mihailo Jovanovic, estimated at the opening of the 23rd Technobank Conference in Belgrade. At the opening of the conference, Jovanovic presented the results and the […]
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