Most firms preferred to reduce their non-wage costs and investments rather than reduce their workers’ earnings during the pandemic, whilst 20% even decided to raise wages. The ‘Study of Polish Business’ found that 80% of small and micro-enterprises retained their current levels of pay, while just over one fifth of small firms decided to give pay rises to their employees and 18% to increase their workforce.
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