In 2022, the client was faced with the need to quickly increase the number of production employees in its plant. Due to growing orders from major car manufacturers and expansion plans, the client had to hire approximately 80 production employees within 4 months. The client decided to acquire the missing human resources in Poland. The main challenges included:
- Labor shortages in Germany: The local labor market in Germany was short of skilled production workers, which made it difficult to meet production targets on time.
- Quick hiring need: The manufacturing plant needed workers quickly to fulfill orders and keep production running.
- Specific qualification requirements: Employees must have experience working on a production line, be willing to work shifts and meet the requirements for working in the automotive industry.
- Legal challenges: Posting workers from Poland to Germany required meeting certain legal requirements related to work permits, accommodation and social security formalities.
Solution
- Recruitment in Poland: Folga began recruiting skilled production workers in Poland, using its database and an extensive recruitment campaign. The team of recruiters conducted a thorough verification of candidates, assessing their professional experience and readiness to work abroad.
- Legal and formal support: The agency took over all formalities related to the process of posting workers. This included organizing work permits, coordinating with German authorities, and ensuring that all regulations regarding social security, taxes and wages were legally complied with.
- Accommodation and transport: Folga organised accommodation for employees close to the Client's plant in Germany and provided transport from Poland. The agency also ensured that the accommodation conditions met all comfort standards, which had an impact on employee satisfaction and motivation.
- Initial training and onboarding: The Agency conducted initial training in Poland, which prepared employees for the specifics of work in an automotive plant in Germany. Upon arrival, new employees also underwent health and safety training and introduction to production procedures at the Client's plant.
Effects
- Employment of 80 employees within 3 months: Folga not only completed the task in a shorter time than planned, but also provided qualified employees who quickly adapted to work at the plant.
- Increased production by 25%: Thanks to the new employees, the Customer’s plant increased its production capacity by 25%, which enabled on-time order fulfillment and increased satisfaction of key customers in the automotive industry.
- Reduction of operating costs: Outsourcing employees from Poland, with the support of the Folga agency, allowed the Client to reduce costs related to local employment in Germany, while ensuring access to a qualified workforce.
- High level of employee satisfaction: Thanks to well-organized accommodation, transport and support in adapting to work in Germany, the Folga agency ensured a high level of employee satisfaction, which had a positive impact on their motivation and commitment.
- Fulfillment of legal requirements and compliance with regulations: Thanks to the comprehensive legal support provided by the agency, the Client could be sure that all aspects of the posting of workers, including the provisions on social security, labor law and remuneration, were fulfilled in accordance with German law.
Conclusions
Thanks to cooperation with the employment agency Folga, the Client successfully implemented the process of seconding production workers from Poland to its plant in Germany. The Agency provided comprehensive support in recruitment, formal and legal services, and also took care of the comfort of employees, which contributed to increased production efficiency and reduced operating costs. Thanks to this, the Client was able to meet the requirements of its key customers and further develop its business in the automotive market.
