Workforce In terms of
Workforce In terms of soft skills, if we compare the current characterization of the participating companies with the most difficult skills to recruit, it is possible to conclude that: How do you think Portugal will keep attracting talent from other nationalities? 5 (a lot) 40% NEARSHORE PORTUGAL - Tendências na gestão de talento • Critical Spirit (55%) and Creativity (53%) are the most difficult soft skills to recruit and, in terms of their current predominance, highlight for Critical Spirit and Creativity that have a lower predominance (respectively, 31% and 35%); • Adaptability (56%), on the contrary, is one of the most difficult skills to recruit, although it is a skill strongly represented in the talent base of these companies (65%), thus translating its relevance in this sector. In terms of hard skills, if we compare the current characterization of the participating companies with the most difficult skills to recruit, it is possible to conclude that: • Cybersecurity (58%), Cloud computing (55%) and Data analytics (51%) are among the most difficult hard skills to recruit, although only the former currently has less predominance (7%). The last two are more prevalent (42% and 33%, respectively). 4% 2% 5% Portugal continues to be a Nearshoring destination, with participating companies highlighting language skills (65%), labor costs (62%) and country security (51%) as the main advantages. What do you think are the 3 main advantages that Portugal has as Nearshoring destiny: Others Good infrastructures 1,82% 4 3 2 1 (nothing) 21,82% 49% Regarding expected recruitment trends, half of the companies refer that there are no changes in recruitment processes (67%), although for 22% of companies selective and prudent recruitment is expected (only key positions or replacements). Furthermore, consider that, from the perspective of the participating companies, Portugal will continue to be an attractive destination for other nationalities (89%). Country security High level of education Language skills Labor costs 25,45% 50,91% 61,82% 65,45% 20 Technology and Innovation Strategic location 34,55% 38,18%
Workforce NEARSHORE PORTUGAL - Tendências na gestão de talento In this regard and reflecting on the ability to attract talent from other nationalities, the participating companies consider that: • The main strengths are Quality of life (98%), Career Development Opportunities (60%) and Mobility Packs available (49%); • The main challenges reside in salary and benefit packages (86%), in career development opportunities (58%) and in the type of functions to be filled (45%). Note the “Career Development Opportunities”, which in this 3 rd edition appear both as a strong point in attracting talent from other nationalities, but also as one of the main challenges. We understand that there is no consensus among the participating companies on this point, and this may represent an advantage but also a risk. It is also important to consider the capacity of each company to work on this dimension. What are the 3 main strong points when attracting talent from other nationalities? Others 14,55% Career development opportunities 60,00% Type of dutties to be filled 38,18% Life quality 98,18% Mobility pack 49,09% Wage pack 40,00% What are the 3 main difficulties when attracting talent from other nationalities? Others 49,09% New information management school 0,00% Career development opportunities 58,18% Type of dutties to be filled 45,45% Less career mobility 27,27% Less geographic mobility 30,91% 21 Mobility pack 38,18% Wage pack and benefits 85,45%
