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The aim of the article is to present selected aspects of the performance of business sector in Lublin Voivodeship, which influence labor demand. The results of the analysis indicate that the situation inbusiness sector has a negative impact on the level and quality of labor demand. In particular, this is the result of a small number of firms in comparison to the rest of the country, especially the relatively small number of medium and large companies, as well as lagging behind in the share of highly productive, innovative startups. Firms’ poor investment and export performance also contribute negatively. On the other hand, business sector seems to be resistant to the impact of global financial crisis.