The Needs of the Precariat and How They Might Be Satisfied: The Polish Experience and Challenges Faced in This Area

Purpose: The cognitive purpose of this article is to define the specificity Polish precariat and their needs, as well degree which they are realised in context current policy that supports employment social government. Its utilitarian a set actions may be undertaken by governments meet needs reduce size group. Design/Methodology/Approach: In order determine what extent government Poland meets precariat, questionnaire was devised delivered via Internet research panel respondents. study used stratified-quota sample selection, corresponding proportions people working on various fixed-term contracts or self-employed. 1,000 respondents who work with flexible forms participated study. carried out at end March/ beginning April 2021. basis for determining main types felt shaped sociological area conducted Poland. Practical Implications: Taking into account opinions one should consider need (including government) create tools effective communication members precariat. One potential solution problem creation portal provides an accessible means discovering available programs promote employment, including conditions eligibility, offer know-how entrepreneurship. A practical presented also new approach subsidies granted offices start one’s first business, form support incorporates possibility might participate businesses run within franchising networks. Originality/Value: terms value, aims enrich knowledge about life aspirations. It suggestions action can taken agendas scale back phenomenon.