Croatia has a critical labor shortage, leading to an increasing dependence on foreign workers. However, industry leaders are concerned about the fitness of these workers. At the Bloomberg Adrija conference, key players emphasized this issue.
Key Points:
- Labor Shortage: Croatia’s domestic labor force is shrinking, so companies are hiring more foreign workers. Podravka Nataša Mikuš Žigman stated that the company already employs 160 foreign workers and their number should increase.
- Eligibility problems: Marko Ćosić from Đuro Đaković highlighted the difficulties in finding qualified foreign workers. He questioned their productivity and efficiency compared to local workers.
- Future forecasts: Croatia aims to hire around half a million foreign workers by 2030. However, doubts remain as to whether this influx will do enough to help the labor shortage.
- Retention strategies: To retain foreign workers, Croatia plans to improve working conditions and rights to prevent them from moving to other EU countries.
Despite the urgency, ensuring that foreign workers meet industry standards is a major challenge. As Croatia continues to rely on foreign labour, the focus is on improving their adaptability and integration into the workforce.
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