No Fluff Jobs joins Grupa Pracuj, strengthening its portfolio in the strategic IT recruitment segment

Aimed at strengthening Grupa Pracuj’s portfolio in one of the labour market’s key segments - the recruitment of technology professionals - the acquisition comes at a time when the IT market is moving from a post-pandemic correction phase towards a selective recovery, driven primarily by senior-level roles and AI-related positions. The transaction is aligned with Grupa Pracuj’s 2030 Strategy and its approach to growth through selective acquisitions of complementary businesses when attractive market opportunities arise, enhancing its existing ecosystem of HR brands and technologies. 

No Fluff Jobs will remain a separate brand within Grupa Pracuj’s portfolio, naturally complementing the Group’s offering in the IT segment. The platform holds a strong position among experienced IT professionals and stands out for the high effectiveness of its job advertisements, measured by the number of applications received, particularly in the mid-level and senior segments. For Grupa Pracuj, this means greater exposure to the most valuable part of the IT talent market: highly skilled candidates whose limited availability remains one of the key constraints on growth for technology companies and organisations undergoing digital transformation. 

The transaction, valued at PLN 10.4 milion, complements Grupa Pracuj’s existing presence in the IT segment. In 2026, theprotocol.it, a platform belonging to the Group, celebrated its fifth anniversary. Since its launch, the platform has published more than 120,000 IT job offers from over 7,300 employers, while the number of candidate applications exceeded 2 million in 2025. The service is currently the second most recognised IT recruitment platform among its target audience in Poland. Combining the organically developed theprotocol.it brand with No Fluff Jobs increases Grupa Pracuj’s scale in the specialised IT recruitment segment, while preserving the distinct value propositions of both brands. 

The acquisition comes at a time when technological and AI-related skills are becoming increasingly important. Data from Indeed Hiring Lab in the U.S. market shows that since February 2025, the number of job postings for software developers has increased by nearly 15%, while overall job postings declined by 7%. At the same time, 71% of the growth in software development vacancies came from senior-level roles, and 37% from positions that included AI in the job title. This confirms that automation and AI tools are not reducing demand for IT professionals but are instead shifting it toward more experienced and interdisciplinary talent profiles. 

A similar trend can be observed in Poland through employers’ hiring plans. According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for Q3 2026, the technology and IT services sector remains one of the strongest industries in terms of hiring expectations, with a positive Net Employment Outlook of +28%. 

From Grupa Pracuj’s perspective, the transaction strengthens the Group’s competitive advantage at a time when demand for technology skills is rebounding, particularly among employers seeking senior professionals, AI and cybersecurity experts, data engineers, systems architects, and teams responsible for scaling digital products. 

Grupa Pracuj is a leading HR technology platform in Europe. The Group supports businesses in recruiting, retaining, and developing employees, helps users of its services find the right employment opportunities to fully realise their potential, and develops world-class technologies that are shaping the future of the HR market.  

The brands within the Group form an advanced digital ecosystem for the HR industry. Its key brands include: Pracuj.pl – Poland’s largest online recruitment platform; Robota.ua – a leading online recruitment platform in the Ukrainian market; eRecruiter – Poland’s leading recruitment management system offered in the SaaS (Software as a Service) model; softgarden – a leading provider of recruitment management solutions (Talent Acquisition Suite) in Germany, also present in other European markets; and Kadromierz – a modern workforce scheduling and time management solution. 

Grupa Pracuj has been operating in Poland since 2000, in Ukraine since 2006, and in Germany since 2022. The Group employs approximately 1,100 people. Since December 2021, the Company has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. 

Ringier Axel Springer Polska Group is one of the largest media and technology companies in Poland. Its portfolio includes leading media and digital brands such as Onet, Fakt, Forbes, Business Insider, Newsweek, Medonet, Noizz, Przegląd Sportowy, as well as Jakdojade, Gratka-Morizon, and Lendi. The company provides millions of users with trustworthy information, engaging content, and modern digital services that support them in making everyday decisions.  

Ringier Axel Springer Polska combines strong local brands and deep knowledge of the Polish market with the international expertise of its shareholders, Ringier and Axel Springer. The company develops modern media and digital platforms powered by technology and data, supporting independent journalism while creating a safe and effective environment for users and business partners. 

No Fluff Jobs is a job platform featuring vacancies in IT, marketing, sales, finance, HR, and other industries. It enables candidates to always see whether a job offer meets their financial expectations. The company has been operating since 2014 and, from the very beginning, its core mission has been to promote transparency in the labour market. It is committed not only to helping candidates find their ideal jobs, but also to making it easier for employers to connect with the professionals who best match their needs.