Quality Human Resources

 

Serbia's labor force combines exceptional working efficiency with sizable labor supply. With a unique combination of high-quality and low costs, it is one of the key factors in reaching a strong business performance.

 

The quality of the local labor force is best reflected in robust industrial productivity, rising at an 11% rate over the 2004-2008 period. Labor supply is yearly increased by app. 27,000 university and 2-year college graduates and 75,000 high school graduates. Technical education is particularly strong as high school students are among the best performers at world contests in natural sciences, while Serbian engineers are well-known for their expertise. In addition, Serbia boasts the highest English speaking proficiency in Eastern Europe. Management education has also been accelerated by the introduction of joint graduate and post-graduate courses organized by local universities and renowned Western business schools.

 

Essentially, highly qualified staff in Serbia is widely available. The number of engineers, managers, and other specialists is sufficient to meet the growing demand of international companies.