Latest news and stories about talent retention in Portugal for expats and residents.
An analysis of how bureaucratic failures in Portugal's family reunification processes undermine efforts to attract and retain international talent, arguing that human-centric policy is essential for long-term integration.
Inês Lynce, chair of INESC‑ID and co‑director of the Carnegie Mellon Portugal Programme, argues Portugal must act to retain professionals skilled in generative artificial intelligence and adapt education and policy to do so. She urges a wider societal pause to define what we want from AI, calling for clearer public information, informed debate and targeted retention and training measures to align technological development with public interest.
When he took over the well-being and happiness department at the Lionesa Business Hub (LBH) in Matosinhos, António Pedro Pinto – son of Pedro Pinto, owner of the Lionesa group which includes the Lello bookstore – concluded that “paying well is not enough. You need to take better care” to increase productivity and retain talent in companies. He therefore decided to bring together...
The decision to leave a company rarely happens abruptly. Even so, many managers are caught by surprise. Why? Because, in many cases, there is no real feedback culture in their organisations. Before the resignation letter, there is almost always a prolonged period in which the professional no longer feels that...
Companies that offer their employees more opportunities for internal mobility are able to retain that talent for longer, according to a new study by human-resources consultancy Michael Page. But these HR management policies are still absent in most European organisations. “Professionals who join companies with high rates of ...”
Recalling past examples in which Vista Alegre or Mota Engil built towns and villages for their workers, the businessman says this is a critical factor for retaining talent.
The technology sector in Portugal is experiencing a contradiction. On one hand, the country is increasingly seen as a competitive destination for international companies, thanks to lower salary costs and a strategic location. On the other hand, it faces serious difficulties in retaining qualified professionals, who continue to seek better opportunities abroad.
