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Over the last five years, or perhaps longer, the entry of highly qualified young people into the fields for which they specialised has become a competition with more obstacles than a Hyrox race. A column by Gonçalo Soeiro Ferreira.
The article discusses the growing concerns about sustainability in the workplace, emphasizing the need to balance organizational development, economic growth, environmental protection, and community well-being. It highlights the challenges posed by an aging workforce in Portugal, where recruitment difficulties and talent retention issues are becoming more pronounced. The article also addresses gender disparities in the workforce, particularly the prevalence of part-time work among women and the implications for productivity and career opportunities. It calls for a demographic analysis within organizations to adapt health support and public policies that promote sustainable practices, benefiting individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.
Almost half of the jobs in the Portuguese economy are now held by women, yet they still face significant challenges in the labour market. They earn 14.6% less than men, only 13.3% of CEO positions are held by women, and nearly three in ten are overqualified for their roles.
This conclusion is part of a survey conducted by the Portuguese Industrial Association.
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Foreign nationals contributed a positive net balance of €3.2 billion in 2025, 11% more than the previous year. Brazil, India, Angola and Cape Verde were among the top contributors, but countries such as Bangladesh and Nepal also featured.
Portugal closed 2025 with unemployment below the average for the European Union (EU) and the euro area. According to data released this Friday by European authorities, the bloc's rate stabilised while Portugal's fell to its lowest level since 2002. "In December 2025, the unemployment rate in the euro area ...
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.
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.
Portugal recorded in December last year its lowest unemployment rate since February 2002. The labour force increased compared with November.
This Thursday will be marked by the publication of unemployment figures in Portugal for December by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The Bank of Portugal will publish regional lending statistics for December. In Parliament, the reprivatisation of TAP is back on the table. Also highlighted are the data ...
This is the latest round of mass layoffs in the tech industry and the company's largest reduction since 2023.
The candidate backed by Chega was questioned about the need for foreign labour in some industries in Portugal.
Portugal is among the European countries least able to attract highly qualified immigrants. According to data released on Tuesday by Eurostat, across the European Union (EU) more than 78,000 residence and work authorisations for qualified foreigners were granted in 2024. Of these, only 16 were issued by Portugal. "In ...
The practice of students holding a part-time job is uncommon in Portugal. The proportion of students who do so is half the EU average: 12.3%. The Netherlands lead, with 74.3%.
Portugal’s unemployment rate has edged down only slowly since 2019, prompting debate over whether it is approaching a near‑floor. The rate’s stabilisation reflects a mix of cyclical recovery and structural constraints — tight labour markets in some sectors, demographic shifts, labour‑market mismatches and cost‑of‑living pressures that can limit further job creation. Further falls are possible but will likely depend on stronger demand, targeted upskilling and reforms that reduce structural unemployment rather than relying on cyclical factors alone.
Between 2022 and 2025 the share of foreign nationals in placements made by employment centres more than doubled, reaching 31% of unemployed people placed. The data indicate greater willingness among immigrants to accept work, with implications for labour market dynamics, placement strategies and policies aimed at workforce integration.
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 ...
An examination of the barriers and gaps that prevent Portuguese companies from attracting, developing or retaining skilled workers.
More than half of professionals in Portugal consider work–life balance the most important factor for staying in their current role.
The number of couples in which both partners are unemployed fell by 11.6% in December year‑on‑year, despite rising 2.5% compared with November, according to data released today by the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP).
Forecasts suggest 2026 is unlikely to see mass layoffs directly caused by artificial intelligence, but experts warn AI will reshape job roles and slow hiring as firms reassess workforce needs. Employers are expected to prioritise retooling existing staff and investing in training to capitalise on AI tools, creating a potential ‘rush’ for upskilling programmes across sectors. The shift could produce short-term hiring freezes or more cautious recruitment, while raising questions about skills mismatches, labour-market inequality and the speed of public and private training responses.
