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Investment in continuous training, a focus on digital literacy during preschool, and the development of social and human management skills are the three main pillars required for employment in the coming years. This vision regarding future qualifications was shared this Tuesday by leaders from the Instituto Superior Técnico, Nova SBE, and the association...
Most web designers will be fine. Many secretarial and administrative professionals will not. The most vulnerable professions are predominantly female.
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence in companies is entering a new phase. After an initial period marked by experimentation with generative tools, there is now growing interest in automation and intelligent agents capable of executing processes autonomously. It is in this context that Code for All_, a company with over 10 years of experience, is launching a new training program.
Junior psychologists report spending months or years looking for internships and denounce poorly paid or unpaid positions. The union states that the current model has become a “barrier to practising the profession”. The Order of Psychologists acknowledges that finding a vacancy can be “more challenging” in some contexts, but guarantees that the “majority” of graduates succeed.
A report published by Anthropic shows that the actual adoption of AI is still a fraction of what the technology is capable of doing. The effects, however, are already being felt.
Faro is attracting a growing number of foreign chefs, drawn by the city’s relaxed lifestyle, mild climate and access to high-quality local produce. According to Lusa news agency, many are The post Faro attracts growing number of foreign chefs appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The article discusses the potential risks faced by hundreds of Portuguese textile companies due to an agreement between the European Union and India. This deal could lead to increased imports of Indian textiles into the EU, threatening the competitiveness and sustainability of Portugal's textile industry. The concern is that the agreement may result in a surge of cheaper Indian products flooding the market, which could undermine local producers and impact employment within the sector. The article highlights the need for careful consideration of the agreement's implications on Portugal's textile industry and calls for measures to protect domestic producers from adverse effects.
Under pressure to professionalise, recent graduates and teachers with specific qualifications are unable to secure places in teaching master's programmes. The number of places set by the A3ES is proving insufficient.
The mass layoffs at Block reveal a dark reality of the job market: Artificial Intelligence is “destroying” jobs and “these are not just any jobs” - programmers and consultants are among the most vulnerable professions to be replaced by technology. Almost a third of jobs in Portugal are in “collapse” - but the potential for innovation is such that it is likely that “professions we can't even imagine will emerge”.
A recent study on Portugal's financial sector reveals significant trends in employment and salaries, highlighting a drastic reduction in bank branches and the high qualifications of workers. Despite higher average salaries compared to the national average, the study points out disparities with Spain and raises concerns about the future of employment if proposed reforms are enacted.
Monthly data from DGERT indicate a rising trend and numbers comparable to those seen during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The number of reported collective redundancies increased by about 11% in 2025 compared with the same period the previous year, totalling 552. It is necessary to go back to 2020 to find such a high figure, when it reached 698, according to data released today by DGERT.
DGERT data show notified collective redundancies rose by about 11% in 2025 to 552 — the highest annual total since 2020 (698). The January–December 2025 figure and monthly patterns indicate a rising trend in collective layoffs, with numbers approaching levels seen during the Covid‑19 pandemic, signalling renewed pressure on the labour market and potential legal and social implications for affected sectors.
The unemployment rate in the euro area fell to 6.2% in December 2025, while the rate in the European Union (EU) remained at 5.9%, with Portugal recording 5.6%, according to data published today by Eurostat.
An article listing Portugal's highest-paid professions, with information on typical salaries, sectors and market demand.
The positive trend in the Portuguese labour market observed since 2014 has not yet ended. In December, unemployment fell for the third consecutive month.
In the 'Monthly Employment and Unemployment Estimates', Statistics Portugal (INE) left the provisional 7 January estimate for the November 2025 rate unchanged at 5.7 per cent.
Unemployment fell to 5.6% in December 2025, 0.1 percentage points lower than in November, and is the lowest rate since February 2002, when it equalled that level, according to the provisional estimate released today by INE.
A ManpowerGroup ranking obtained by ECO shows chief financial officer (CFO) is currently the highest-paid role in Portugal, with total gross pay reaching up to €150,000 per year. The list highlights that top compensation is concentrated among senior executives and specialised professional roles across sectors, reflecting market demand and the cost-of-living and pay dynamics in Portugal.
A poll of 1,500 industrial business leaders indicates a sharp fall in jobs across the sector is expected by spring 2026, signalling widespread redundancies and economic strain.
We enter 2026 certain that the workplace is no longer the place we once knew. The transformation of recent years, accelerated by a pandemic that forced people to find new ways and places to work, has led people—especially younger generations—to question how they worked and has ...
The expression “war for talent” has become so common that it almost feels like a cliché. Nevertheless, it still accurately describes the day-to-day reality of companies. With Portugal ranked 24th in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2025 — an index that assesses talent and resilience metrics — produced by INSEAD and ...
Almost 6,500 workers finished 2025 on lay‑off, that is, with their employment contract suspended or with reduced working hours. Data published by the Office for Strategy and Planning (GEP) of the Ministry of Labour show there was a decline in the number of employees covered by this scheme both sequentially and in comparison with the ...
Currently, young people find it difficult to clearly define their professional expectations due to the rapid changes in the labour market and the country’s current economic situation. In an increasingly competitive labour market, formal qualifications alone are not sufficient for a young person to be hired. Companies look for in candidates ...
