Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Techniques for more effective time management
June 20th is World Productivity Day and you can’t talk about productivity without talking about time management. By improving our ability to manage our time well, we are helping to work more productively and, above all, more efficiently. Although some people think they are naturally more disorganized, or more prone to distraction, the truth is...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Edenred Creche: How does it work and who is eligible?
Edenred Creche is a social benefit to support children, often referred to as a childcare voucher. This benefit can be granted by companies to their employees in order to support them in their childhood and education expenses. As it is a benefit, it has a different legal and fiscal framework to the monthly salary. For...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on 8 Strategies for building customer loyalty in your restaurant
Customer loyalty is a driving force for business success. And the restaurant sector is no exception. In a highly competitive market, restaurants must be concerned with attracting new customers, but also with retaining them. But what are the best strategies for increasing customer loyalty to your restaurant? How can you build a loyal customer base?...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Does the meal allowance have a minimum or maximum limit?
The meal allowance, also known as food subsidy, is an extra-wage benefit that is highly valued by workers in Portugal. This supplement to salary is granted by companies in order to support employees with their food expenses. Whether it’s paid in a meal card or in cash (with the monthly salary), the food allowance can...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on What is strategic workforce planning?
The business world is highly dynamic, marked by constant change and uncertainty. In this context, the pressure on human resources departments is unavoidable. It is necessary to have a people management strategy that ensures that the company has the most suitable talent to achieve business objectives and to address current and future challenges. This strategy...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on 6 Characteristics of an inclusive workplace
Inclusion is one of the main pillars of a healthy workplace. An inclusive workplace is a place where there is respect and acceptance for diversity, fairness, safety and a sense of belonging. According to Randstad’s Workmonitor 2025 study, inclusion is one of the aspects that people value most in companies and, as such, helps to...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Rights and duties of remote workers
According to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), 21.5% of the total employed population in Portugal worked remotely in the last quarter of 2024. These figures represent an increase of 7% over the previous quarter and demonstrate the importance of remote and hybrid working arrangements in the Portuguese labor market. In fact, remote working...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on FOOD Program: What it is and what its objectives are
May 24, 2025 marks the portuguese National Obesity Day, which is celebrated annually on the penultimate Saturday of May. This date was established in 2004, when obesity was officially recognized as a chronic disease in Portugal. Obesity refers to excessive fat deposits that can be harmful to health. It is considered one of the biggest...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on 5 Advantages of receiving your meal allowance in card
Although it is not compulsory in the private sector, the meal allowance (or food allowance) is a benefit granted by most companies in Portugal. The aim is to support employees’ expenses with meals and food during their working day. This salary supplement can be paid in cash, together with the workers’ monthly salary, or through...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on 7 tips to improve the customer experience in your restaurant
When people visit a restaurant, they are looking for more than just good food. They are looking for an overall positive and consistent experience. There are numerous factors and points of contact with customers that can influence their experience in a restaurant. The first is, of course, the menu and the quality of the meals...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on 10 Important skills for HR professionals
Human resources teams play a fundamental role in organizations. From recruiting new talent, to managing the experience of candidates and employees, to providing professional training, defining remuneration policies and extra-salary benefits, among other responsibilities. Added to all this is the need for HR professionals to master areas such as sustainability, digital transformation, employee well-being and...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Unpaid leave: How it works and who can request it
Unpaid leave allows professionals to take a temporary leave of absence from their work. This instrument can be activated for personal or academic reasons and ensures that the worker keeps their job when they return. But under what circumstances can unpaid leave be requested? What do you have to do to request it and what...