Relocation of Belarusian IT workers to Poland after 2020
: organizational strategies and perspectives

  • Uladzislava Troshka (Student)

Student thesis: Master's Thesis

Abstract

This dissertation explores the relocation of Belarusian IT workers to Poland after the 2020 political crisis, focusing on how companies have supported this process through relocation theory and Perceived Organizational Support (POS). The study reviews two major Belarusian IT companies: one, a multinational software firm, and the other, a developer of mobile games, both kept anonymous for security reasons. The research identifies key support measures, including visa help, financial aid, housing, and career development, while noting major challenges like logistical problems, psychological stress, and financial limits faced by employees. Company 1's seniority-based support led to dissatisfaction among junior employees, while Company 2's equal approach had mixed results. The findings stress the need for tailored support, fair financial aid, and proactive communication to improve POS. This study adds to the literature on organizational support and talent mobility by offering strategies for managing employee relocations during crises.
Date of Award23 Oct 2024
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa
SupervisorHelena Chmielewska-Szlajfer (Supervisor)

Keywords

  • Relocation
  • Belarusian IT workers
  • Perceived organizational support
  • Organizational strategies
  • Political crisis

Designation

  • Mestrado em Gestão e Administração de Empresas (mestrado internacional)

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