Tag: references

In the previous blog post, we discussed the general feature of references in the labor market. Now 2 three points we will present how to use them in practice. First, it is important to realize what purpose references have. Usually, their purpose is to provide information about the employee’s skills, knowledge and personal qualities to the next employer. A reference from an HR department or supervisor may also give an indication of what positions a person is suitable for and what work experience he or she has. In addition, references should include general information, such as length of employment, job

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References in Polish business practice are associated with a document that is important and usually carries positive content. Therefore, they are quite often used as an element of creating a company’s image when it has fulfilled the arrangements made with another company. Customer references then hang in a highly visible place testifying to the reliability of the addressee. Despite the adoption in Polish companies of many customs from the United States and Western European countries, references are still rarely issued for departing employees. From a legal point of view, in Poland, a certificate of employment is sufficient for a person

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