Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on 9 Questions you may have about the food allowance
With a very important role in the monthly budget of many workers, the food allowance is a supplement to the salary that companies can give to employees in order to increase their purchasing power when it comes to spending on meals and food. However, this social benefit tends to generate some questions, both on the...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on 7 practical tips to make your meetings more productive
Meetings are part of everyday life for many professionals. These moments are fundamental for streamlining communication within a team, or between teams, for debating ideas and making strategic decisions that impact employees and the business. But while their importance is undeniable, do all meetings meet these objectives? The truth is that when a meeting isn’t...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Tips for saving money in the kitchen
Did you know that, as well as saving money when you buy food for your meals, you can also cut costs by adjusting the way you cook? We all know that supermarket shopping accounts for a generous slice of a family’s monthly budget, but what doesn’t always occur to us is that the way we...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Purchasing power: How employee benefits can help mitigate inflation
It’s unavoidable: the general increase in prices has a direct impact on the purchasing power of workers and families. In 2021, the inflation rate began to rise gradually and, although there has been a slowdown since 2023, the truth is that prices continue to rise. The European Commission’s economic forecasts predict an inflation rate of...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Food allowance: What the law says in Portugal
The food allowance is a very important salary supplement for a significant proportion of workers in Portugal. The amount granted by companies to their employees is intended to compensate them for the cost of having a meal during their working day. But what does Portuguese legislation say about food allowance? What is it, how can...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Edenred distinguished as a Marca Recomendada 2025
After being awarded the Prémio Cinco Estrelas award once again, Edenred Portugal has once again been awarded the Marca Recomendada 2025 seal by Consumers Trust. For the fourth year running, Edenred has obtained the best satisfaction rating on Portal da Queixa in the meal card category. This distinction is the result of the work of...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on What is HR automation? Practical examples
Human resources departments are crucial to the success of companies, as they manage their most valuable asset: people. Professionals in this area are responsible for processes ranging from recruitment to onboarding, training and development, salary processing, vacation and leave management, among many others. Some of these processes tend to involve a high administrative burden, as...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Job hopping: The role of flexible benefits in retaining talent
The phenomenon of job hopping is not new, but it has become more common in recent years, especially as new generations enter the job market. This trend, which consists of “jumping from job to job”, is most prevalent among Generation Y – the Millennials – and Generation Z. Several studies indicate that professionals from these...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Why accept Edenred Refeição payments in your establishment?
Edenred Refeição is the most widely used meal card in Portugal. This benefit is given by companies to their employees in order to ensure access to a decent meal during the working day. Social meal vouchers have a different tax framework from the payment of meal allowances in cash, as they guarantee that the amount...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Working time exemption: What it is and how it works
The exemption from working hours is one of the types of working hours provided for in Código do Trabalho. It is a working arrangement that gives workers flexibility and greater autonomy in managing their time. However, it is a topic that can raise some questions, both for the workers themselves and for those responsible for...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Haven’t linked your Edenred card to MB WAY yet? 3 Reasons to do so
Did you know that you can use your Edenred benefits completely digitally? While Edenred Creche and Edenred Estudante work via the education wallet in the MyEdenred App, the benefits in card format – both Edenred Refeição and Edenred Flexível – can be linked to MB WAY. If you have either or both of these cards...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Employee well-being: 4 Priorities for 2025
According to the 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey, carried out by AON in more than 1100 countries around the world, the main concern identified by companies for the next five years is employee wellbeing. Well-being at work is related to how the workplace, working environment, tasks and professional demands, among other factors, can influence the health...