Latest news and stories about work life balance in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
An analytical look at the financial pressures of childcare costs in the UK, prompting a family to weigh the trade-offs of a significant salary reduction in exchange for a better work-life balance in Portugal.
Portugal's tight labour market and historic employment levels are forcing companies to tap the over-55 workforce, particularly in food, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics and contact centres. Eurofirms reports increased demand for senior profiles, greater openness to flexible hours to improve work–life balance, and a mix of domestic and foreign hires (34% of 216 active outsourced employees are foreign, 63 are over 55). The shift is seen as essential for business growth amid sectoral shortages; Eurofirms recorded a 13% revenue increase to €619 million in the last fiscal year.
July 2022, a maternity ward. A lawyer holds the baby born the day before in her arms. She receives a court notification for a hearing in eight days' time. She requests a postponement. The judge refuses. Beyond the headlines, this is how the law treats a mother who practices law.
Maysa Guimarães Leite, Bianca Bastos, and Patrícia Lemos celebrate Mother's Day in Brazil this Sunday (10/05) with more time for their children after launching their own businesses.
An analysis of the job market in Lisbon, comparing salary benefits against the trade-offs of increased management responsibilities and extended working hours.
