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Labor market and workplace safety in Serbia
Overview
Reports regarding the Serbian labor market have highlighted concerns over worker safety and economic stability. In 2025, Serbia recorded 49 workplace fatalities, a decrease from 59 the previous year, with the construction sector identified as the most dangerous industry. Fatalities were often attributed to unsafe conditions, lack of protective equipment, and insufficient training.
By mid-2026, focus shifted toward broader employment instability. A survey conducted in June 2026 by Osiguranik, Infostud, Rezilient, and TIM Centar, which sampled 3,452 employees and 842 decision-makers, revealed significant job insecurity. The study indicated that 16% of workers were ‘very concerned’ about job loss in the coming year, while 55% expressed some level of concern; another report noted that seven out of ten employees fear losing their jobs or feel their positions are threatened.
To manage economic and social uncertainty, 74% of companies implemented cost-saving or productivity measures. The most frequent actions included increased pressure on productivity (44%), salary freezes or lack of raises (32%), hiring freezes (28%), layoffs (27%), and the removal of benefits (23%).
The research also highlighted a significant communication gap and issues with corporate transparency. Only 26% of employees believe management communicates openly about company performance, with 51% reporting they receive information selectively and 23% stating communication is non-existent. Additionally, the emerging impact of artificial intelligence on employment numbers in specific industries was noted.
Entities
Infostud · Serbia · Osiguranik · Rezilient · Linglong
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 16% of Serbian employees are very concerned about losing their jobs in the next 12 months.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 55% of employees feel less concern but still feel their job is not directly threatened.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 74% of companies implemented measures in response to business and social uncertainty in the last year.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 44% of employees reported increased pressure on productivity as a company measure.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 32% of workers reported salary freezes or lack of raises.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 28% of workers reported hiring freezes.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 27% of workers reported layoffs.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 26% of employees believe management communicates openly about company status.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesSerbia workforce faces high job insecurity and productivity pressure
A study in Serbia shows 70% of employees fear job loss, with 74% of companies implementing measures like increased productivity pressure or salary freezes to manage uncertainty.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesSerbia employment survey reveals rising job insecurity
A survey of Serbian workers and decision-makers shows high job insecurity, with 71% of employees expressing concern about potential job loss and 74% of companies implementing austerity measures.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSerbia reports 49 workplace fatalities in 2025
Serbia recorded 49 workplace fatalities in 2025, with the construction sector identified as the most hazardous. Inspectors cite lack of protective gear and training as primary causes.
Sources
bizlife.rs · biznis.rs · biznismagazin.rs · dan.co.me · dnevno.hr · magyarszo.rs · mondo.rs · n1info.rs · nedeljnik.rs · nsuzivo.rs · szabadmagyarszo.com · zajecaronline.com
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