Poland, the 6th largest country in Europe, comparable in size to Great Britain, is located in the continent’s very heart. It is home to the most hospitable people in the entire EU. These qualities are well-known throughout the world, and a reason why more and more tourists decide to come to Poland on holiday. However, it is not only a good place to rest and relax, but also a great venue to work and develop, which makes Poland a perfect investment and business expansion destination. Our stable economic and political situation has already attracted thousands of international companies who profit from moving into our country. You want proof? The list of investors is long, but we can give you General Electric, Samsung, IBM, Motorola, Delphi, Siemens, Oracle, IBM, Lufthansa, Philips, Accenture, HP or Volvo, to name but a few. High-tech, luxury, market-leading brands choose Poland. And there is a very good reason for it.
Capitalism in Poland may be only 25 years old, but we learnt fast how to live in it… and how to profit from it. Need we remind you that Poland was “the green island” amidst the 2008 crisis that shook the most powerful markets in the world? Not only did our economy grow; we managed to increase the number of newly created work posts (and now we rank in third place on the continent, after the United Kingdom and France). During the crisis, we also continued to successfully attract investors, who still spend their money eagerly in Poland, knowing this will bring them profit. And last but not least, the steady influx of European funding helps us to overpower economic disparity and create new opportunities for business; according to the estimates of our own Ministry of Economy, “within the EU funding 2014 -2020 the sector of R&D (Research and Development) will attract EUR 7.6 bn directly and through programme focused on Knowledge and Education EUR 3.2 bn.” The results of all these factors? The European Attractiveness Survey 2014 prepared by E&Y names Poland the best destination in our region for Research and Development projects.
At this point, you may shake your head in disbelief. Polish workers have been famed for their efficiency and skill, not to mention the low cost of their work, but how will they cope with the high-tech projects? While all the former factors remain true, we need to remind you that, in fact, the Polish workforce is perfectly prepared for what’s waiting ahead. With 50% of young people at universities, we continue to deliver highly qualified employees to the work market. What’s more, they have an opportunity to learn at schools that are among the best in the world, according to the 2014 survey by PISA. In fact, some European countries, like Great Britain, consider reforming their educational system based on the Polish model. To top all that, our people are among the youngest in the European Union, with nearly half of Poles being under the age of 38.7 years old.
Last but not least, our scientists have always been among the best in the world. Their recent accomplishments may in fact change the computer market for ever; it was Polish scientists who have found a way to make graphene, a type of carbon used in computer design, more applicable; you might have read this breaking-news story on our website some months ago. Thanks to their work, graphene will find applications in touch screens and space vehicles. And we should also add that students of Polish universities, IT technicians and mathematicians included, have always ranked highly in international scientific contests. In fact, our compatriots tend to outsmart other students even when they study abroad, as proven by Aleksandra Pędraszewska, who was named the “Student of the year” in the UK in 2014. The award is granted by Rolls Royce… who may well be the next investor who turns their eyes to Poland.
Don’t be outmanoeuvred by the others! Come to Poland while you still can. In return, you will get highly qualified and loyal workforce, a perfect location for expansion in the heart of Europe, and a stable and powerful market. The secret to making money has never been simpler.
Autor: Dorota Peszkowska
Pictures © Szczepan Sadurski
