Latest news and stories about work life balance in work 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.
