Latest news and stories about labor shortage in Portugal for expats and residents.
How is the security of daily life guaranteed? And, above all, who guarantees it: the State, the market, or an algorithm?
The transport sector is struggling to find skilled workers to operate specialised vehicles.
The shortage of professionals, exacerbated by retirements, the pandemic, and fewer new technicians entering the field, is leading schools to expand programs and companies to offer better salaries and incentives.
The month of January saw an increase in the number of tourists in the country. The overall rise was 4%, with growth particularly in two markets: Canada and Brazil. This information was provided by Pedro Machado, Secretary of State for Tourism, during the launch of the second edition of the 'Integrar para o Turismo' program. Canada saw the largest increase at 12%, while Brazil saw an 8% rise. The Secretary of State also announced revenue growth figures between 5.5% and 6.8%. Machado emphasized that the sector faces challenges regarding the qualification of the tourist experience and sustainable growth. The program aims to train 1,000 immigrants by 2026 to work in the restaurant and hotel sectors to address labor shortages.
Higher education courses have been growing, but still attract few people. The biggest problem is at the level of auxiliary staff: with scarce labour, the availability for training is almost non-existent.
The consortium that won the licences to operate at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports must submit data to ANAC by this Monday proving they have the staff and equipment to provide the service. As a result, they are attempting to recruit volunteers in Spain, offering guaranteed housing and meals to those who accept.
