Prospects for the shared services centers development in Poland in the context of human resources availability

Abstract

This article aims to explain the characteristics of shared services centers (SSC) as the employment chance for university graduates in Poland. Poland is the leader in SSC localization among Central and Eastern Europe countries, which is affected by high educated workforce and relative low labor costs. The analysis of the results of the survey conducted among students, aiming in determination of the relation of the respondents to the work in the shared services centers is the main part of the study. The paper identifies the factors affecting the perception of SSC by the students. The research conducted amongst students shows insufficient knowledge about functioning of shares services centres and workstations offered by those centres. Shared services centres is acknowledged as a good place for starting a career and gaining experience, as well as, the place that does not offer a stable and long-term employment.