How WorkNest opened an office in Poland during the first months of war in Ukraine

Introduction

You have probably heard about the war in Ukraine. It’s been going on for almost a year now. And, as with all wars, it has had a devastating effect on the economy. But we, at WorkNest, are trying to do our part to help.

Even though our main office is located in Kharkiv, we knew that we had to do something to help the people of Ukraine. That’s why, a several months ago, we opened an office in Warsaw, Poland. This office is staffed by Ukrainian nationals who have moved to the country.

So far, we have been able to provide jobs for up to 50+ Ukrainians. And we will continue to do our best to help the people of Ukraine.

The Objectives Behind Opening an Office in Poland

Opening an office in Warsaw was a strategic decision—the core people of the company were located there, and we needed to ensure further development. In the early days of the war, we also provided jobs in Poland for up to 50+ Ukrainians. WorkNest’s offices in Kyiv are functioning, and specialists from Kharkiv switched to a remote format. From the first days of the war, our specialists continued to work and support the economic front of Ukraine.

Hiring Ukrainian Employees for Poland During the War

We continued to support the war effort by hiring Ukrainians who had to flee their homes in order to escape the war. This was an incredible show of solidarity and support for our fellow countrymen. We helped to provide jobs and much-needed income for people who had to start a new life.

Our office in Warsaw became a safe haven for many Ukrainians during those difficult times. We offered them a chance to continue working and contributing to the war effort. And through our hard work and determination, we ensured that the company survived and thrived during those challenging months.

Challenges of Remote Working During War

Of course, with the war came its own set of challenges. Our Kyiv and Kharkiv offices ware forced to stop functioning for several months, and many of our team members had to move to safer cities to continue their work. But we refused to give up.

We knew that we needed to do whatever we could to help support the people of Ukraine during this difficult time. So we opened an office in Warsaw, Poland, where the core people of the company were located. This ensured further development and the process of hiring people who left Ukraine.

During the 9 months of the war, we provided jobs in Poland for up to 50+ Ukrainians. WorkNest’s offices in Kyiv are functioning, and specialists from Kharkiv switched to a remote format. From the first days of the war, our specialists continued to work and support the economic front of Ukraine.

How We Supported the Economic Front of Ukraine

You can imagine the difficulties that arose when opening an office in the middle of a warzone. But it was an important step for us to ensure further development, as well as to provide jobs for many people who fled from Ukraine.

But this wasn’t all we did. At the same time, our specialists from Kyiv kept providing a normal workprocess at our headquarters and our team from Kharkiv switched to a remote format. This ensured continuity of our work, which was really important considering how much Ukraine had been suffering at the time. We wanted to be there and help keep things running and thus support the economic front of Ukraine during that difficult period.

Results of Opening Our Office & Creating Jobs in Poland

Through opening our office in Warsaw, not only were we able to bring Ukrainians over to safety, but we were also able to create a working environment for them. Despite the circumstances, this showed that a company in a war zone could still provide employment and financial stability for their citizens.

It wasn’t only beneficial for us and the people we hired – it was also beneficial for the locals in Poland who saw us as an opportunity of cooperation with an educated workforce from Ukraine. We are not only proud of our employees and management, but also of the way we helped create an atmosphere of mutual assistance between Ukraine and Poland during the first 9 months of conflict.

Conclusion

WorkNest and its team have just pulled off an impressive feat—opening an office in war-torn Warsaw, Poland. Despite the challenges of the war, we’ve managed to keep the office running and support the economy of Ukraine. In the face of adversity, we have proven that we are a resilient company with a deep commitment to our employees and Ukraine.