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Foreign workers reshape Serbia’s labor market as state tightens controls

Serbia’s labor market is undergoing one of its most significant structural shifts in decades, with more than 100,000 foreign workers registered for residence and work permits...

Labor market and wages in Serbia, 2026

Serbia’s labor market in 2026 presents a picture of tightness and structural tension: unemployment is relatively low, real wages are rising, yet employers in...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities highlights shrinking inclusive job opportunities in Serbia

December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, is a moment to reflect on how the labor market addresses the needs of this community....

Flexibility and work-life balance become top priorities for employees, survey shows

Miloš Turinski from Infostud presented the results of the fourth edition of the survey “What Drives Employees” to Euronews Serbia, highlighting employees’ and managers’...

World Day of Insecure Work highlights precarious employment in Serbia

Today marks the World Day of Insecure Work. According to N1, more than 27,000 people in Serbia, between January 1 and December 18, 2024,...

Serbia increasingly relies on foreign workers amid labor shortages

The demand for foreign labor in Serbia is growing, particularly in construction, hospitality, transportation, retail, delivery and industry. Currently, over 50,000 foreign workers are...

Serbia sees highest demand for warehouse and loading workers in July, Belgrade leads job openings

In July, Serbia had 11,767 job vacancies, according to the National Employment Service. The highest demand was for warehouse workers, with 635 positions advertised. Following...

Survey reveals challenges facing Serbian youth: High emigration intentions and labor market mismatches

The umbrella organization of Serbian youth, KOMS, released an alternative report on the situation of young people in Serbia for 2025, highlighting concerning trends...

Demand for skilled craftsmen rises, but need for highly educated professionals remains strong

In recent years, the labor market has increasingly highlighted the demand for skilled craftsmen. Statistics reveal a shortage of these workers, who can choose...

Job ads decline 17% in early 2025, but demand persists in IT and hospitality sectors

In the first half of 2025, the number of job advertisements decreased by 17%, but demand remains high in certain sectors, including IT and...

Ghana and Serbia in advanced talks on labor mobility agreement to boost youth employment

Ghana is in advanced negotiations with Serbia to secure part of the 100,000 work permits Serbia plans to issue this year, according to local...

Debate over “suspicious sick leave” in Serbia: Employers vs. unions

he issue of suspected abuse of sick leave has resurfaced in Serbia, sparking a debate between employers and unions. The Union of Employers of...

IMF report reveals Serbia’s skills mismatch: 40% of graduates overqualified, companies struggle to find qualified workers

According to the International Monetary Fund’s July 2025 analysis, Serbia faces a significant “skills mismatch” where 40% of graduates work in jobs below their...

Open Balkan labor market: Promise falls short amid regional integration challenges

Last year, on March 1, the Open Balkan initiative launched a common labor market, allowing citizens of Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania to apply...
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