Introduction

Research into the Best Employers in Poland is a response to very real business concerns within the current environment. Running a business needs people. Running very good business needs very good people. Given the very high unemployment rate in Poland, one may think that attracting and retaining employees does not concern Polish employers. However, even amidst the demographic, political, and economic changes (among the others an access of Poland to the European Union), companies will still have to compete for the best graduates and specialists, because the ability to attract and retain these people is critical to business success.

Best Employers in Poland is a study that examines people management practices in many leading organizations. The Study not only identifies the Best Employes, but it provides insights into how organizations can achieve a real competitive advantage through their people and explores what makes an organization a good place to work.

This study will:

• Determine what it is that makes organizations Hewitt Best Employers.
• Assess how well organizations currently deliver against this.
• Analyze relationships between Hewitt Best Employers and top performing organizations.
• Identify emerging workplace trends for the future.

The phrase embodied in so many mission statements and hung on so many walls -- "our people are our greatest asset" -- is perhaps more true today than ever before. Knowledgeable, capable and motivated employees are needed for growth, continuous improvement and financial success.

Previous studies have shown that Best Employers can be distinguished from other organizations because they implement and execute practices that support their business strategies and develop strong employment relationships.

Best Employers Worldwide

Other Best Employer studies are conducted in European Countries, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Canada and Latin America. The results are announced in leading publications of the regions. Since the early 1990s, more than 30 detailed research studies around the world have shown a strong positive correlation between increasing the effectiveness of people management and improved business results. Hewitt Associates' research has shown that Best Employers have better business results across a range of operational performance measures than matched comparable organizations.