Returning to Work After Summer Vacation
Returning to Work: Getting Back into Routine After Summer Vacation Returning to work after a summer vacation can be more challenging than you might expect. Want to know how to avoid anxiety and ease back into your routine without stress? Discover effective strategies to make this transition successful! The Challenge of Transitioning Back After weeks […]
Protest at Amorim with 300 workers demanding raises and an end to “psychological torture”
Around 300 workers from the cork industry gathered today at the Amorim Group’s headquarters in Mozelos, demanding wage increases for the entire sector and an end to the “psychological torture” that pressures them to give up their rights. The protest was organized by the Sindicato dos Operários Corticeiros do Norte, which represents around 6,000 of […]
Unemployment rate rises to 6.7% in June
The unemployment rate rose in June to 6.7%, higher than the previous month and the same month in 2023, according to provisional data released today by the National Statistics Institute (INE). “The unemployment rate stood at 6.7%, higher than in the previous month and three months earlier,” with an increase of 0.2 percentage points (p.p.) […]
Is 2000 euros enough to live in Portugal?
Is €2,000 Enough to Live in Portugal? A Detailed Cost Analysis A monthly income of €2,000 in Portugal can provide a comfortable lifestyle, though the quality of life this amount affords varies significantly depending on location and personal circumstances. This comprehensive analysis explores the real purchasing power of €2,000 across different Portuguese regions and living […]
4-day week: “Tax incentives” among possible stimuli
The granting of tax incentives to companies or exempting them from certain bureaucratic obligations could be solutions to stimulate the application of the four-day week, indicates the final report of the pilot project for this type of working week. The creation of a more favorable tax regime, to encourage this new form of work, could […]
Union speaks of “serious errors” in processing doctors’ salaries
The Independent Doctors’ Union (SIM) warned today that “serious errors” persist in the processing of doctors’ salaries in several hospitals, which again failed this month to pay incentives to the new model B Family Health Units. “Since January, SIM has repeatedly warned of serious errors in the processing of doctors’ salaries in several Local Health […]
The Role of AI Principles: A Guide to Responsible Use
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into the modern workplace, large companies are documenting their approach to this technology by developing AI principles. These principles aim to guide the use of AI within the company and create a shared understanding among employees of how the organization believes AI should be utilized. Developing Your AI Principles Draw […]
Airbus Atlantic Portugal to hire 50 more people in 2024
Airbus Atlantic Portugal will hire another 50 employees to join its Santo Tirso unit, aiming to have 350 workers by the end of 2024, the company said today. In addition to hiring new employees, Airbus Atlantic has implemented a program to attract and retain talent that focuses on team autonomy, continuous training and mentoring, as […]
Fraudulent messages with job offers worry operators and threaten users
The sending of fraudulent messages with job offers, allegedly associated with companies such as Meta or TikTok, has been worrying operators, who are working with the authorities and making customers aware of the dangers. Associations such as Deco continue to receive numerous contacts from victims, despite warnings and awareness campaigns, at a time when electronic […]
ASAE and tax inspectors demand a review of pay scales
Tax and customs inspectors and ASAE inspectors are demanding a review of their pay scales to guarantee differentiation from general careers, which no longer exists with the recent salary increase for senior technicians. This demand is included in a common set of demands for these careers, drawn up by a platform of four unions, which […]