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| Companies are increasingly reaching out to foreigners, but they are encountering barriers |
| Bratislava, 27.04.2026 |
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| Foreign workers are becoming a key support for Slovak companies facing a labor shortage. In February, more than 146,000 of them worked in Slovakia, which represents almost 6% of the workforce. Their employment helps stabilize production and services, but at the same time brings several practical problems, especially in the areas of administration, planning and integration. This was pointed out by the personnel agency Grafton Slovakia.
The Slovak labor market remains tense. The unemployment rate has been at low levels for a long time, reaching 4.16% in February of this year, while labor offices registered a record more than 122,000 job vacancies. Added to this is unfavorable demographic development. According to the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic, the share of people of productive age will decrease in all regions. That is also why the importance of foreigners is growing, of whom more than 146,000 already work in Slovakia and make up almost 6% of the workforce.
According to the recruitment agency, experience from practice shows that more than half of companies are already actively recruiting foreign workers. The greatest demand is for blue-collar and technical professions, especially in the automotive industry, logistics, engineering or construction. "Companies today are not only interested in quickly filling positions, but also in workers who are verified and administratively well-secured," said Radka Čechová, a specialist from Grafton Slovakia and Gi Group Slovakia.
However, according to her, the recruitment process is complicated mainly by bureaucracy and long waiting periods. Although the legal deadlines for arranging a residence permit are in the tens of days, the arrival of workers from third countries actually takes three to nine months. "The biggest mistake is when companies start recruiting only when they are short of people," Čechová warned, adding that timely planning is key.
Cooperation with unverified intermediaries is also a risk, which can lead to legal problems, fines or disruption of operations. Companies must also adhere to the principle of equal working and wage conditions for both domestic and foreign employees.
The expert emphasizes that the process does not end with the arrival of workers. Their adaptation is important, which includes not only training, but also assistance with housing, offices, and language integration. "Well-designed integration reduces turnover and increases the chance that the company will retain workers in the long term," concluded Čechová.
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